Pima Community College
Specialist: Campus Library (Temporary/Part-time)
Pima Community College, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718
Specialist: Campus Library (Temporary/Part-time)
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Position Title:
Specialist: Campus Library (Temporary, Part-Time, up to 19.5 hours per week)
Department:
Downtown Campus - Library
Rate of Pay:
$19.58/hour
Closed Date:
November 17, 2025; 5:00 PM Arizona Time
Position Summary:
The Campus Library Specialist (CLS) coordinates daily operations of campus library circulation, including services such as technology device lending. Specialists oversee or co‑oversee at least one functional area of the library, such as course reserves, receiving and processing new materials and serials, or stacks maintenance and inventory. The CLS takes the lead in policy and procedure development, review, and improvement in their assigned area(s). The Campus Library Specialist directly supports the Library’s mission of fostering student success.
The work schedule for this position may include working evenings and weekends.
Duties and Responsibilities
Oversees circulation activities. Performs circulation activities using ILS (Integrated Library system); material check‑out/check‑in; creates and updates patron records; resolves issues with patron accounts, utilizes college records management system to cross‑reference enrollment status; material billing payment; patron refund requests; patron requests for materials; material paging and material shelving.
Staffs public service points. Provides customer service, assistance with and troubleshooting of library technology, and basic research assistance to students and library customers. Provide basic reference assistance and first line technical support.
Processes library materials including but not limited to serials, interlibrary loan, course reserves, and general collection materials. Creates and places item identification labels and checks accuracy of records in ILS. Reviews serial renewal lists and makes recommendations to supervisor.
Manages and inventories library materials and equipment; updates and creates brief bibliographic records in ILS. Coordinates device distribution and other departmental equipment for check‑out. Creates inventory and a variety of circulation reports using ILS; compiles campus level statistics for reporting purposes.
Supervises, interviews, hires and trains student workers aides. Assigns and oversees projects of student workers and part‑time staff.
Monitors and submits order requests for office materials and library supplies.
Communicates and promotes library services through newsletters, social media and other promotions. Manages book sales. Participates in college and/or library committees, campus activities and outreach events.
Use the Sierra integrated library system and other support systems to circulate materials.
Implement and enforce library policies and procedures.
Perform other duties of a similar nature or level including but not limited to: preparing displays, planning events, and contributing to the Library’s social media presence and marketing efforts.
Participate in Library committees and work groups.
Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor.
Job Requirements
Associate’s degree/vocational or technical training.
One (1) to three (3) years of related experience.
Or
An equivalent combination of certification, education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Preferred
Three (3) to five (5) years of related experience.
The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities
Knowledge of administrative procedures and practices.
Knowledge of internal and external customer service principles and practices.
Skill in effective communication (both written and oral).
Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
Skill in positive, productive, and flexible customer service.
Skill in analyzing data and drawing conclusions.
Ability to apply effective and accurate data entry and typing skills.
Ability to develop and maintain effective and positive working relationships.
Ability to operate relevant equipment required to complete assigned responsibilities for the position.
Significant customer service skills and experience and/or library experience.
Demonstrated comfort and ability to work with a range of technologies.
Understanding of the community college mission and the ability to work respectfully and effectively within a diverse community.
Ability to work in an independent, self‑directed manner, seeking guidance as needed or appropriate.
The successful candidate will also work well in a team‑based environment.
Problem‑solving skills based on careful reasoning.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the key duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform critical tasks.
Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with staff contact and frequent interruptions.
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a standard office setting; to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally position self to perform duties; to move, transport, and/or position objects of light to moderate (up to 20 pounds) amounts of weight; to operate office equipment including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to effectively communicate to exchange information.
Vision: Ability to see in the normal visual range with or without correction.
Hearing: Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Part‑time
Job function Other
Industries Higher Education
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Position Title:
Specialist: Campus Library (Temporary, Part-Time, up to 19.5 hours per week)
Department:
Downtown Campus - Library
Rate of Pay:
$19.58/hour
Closed Date:
November 17, 2025; 5:00 PM Arizona Time
Position Summary:
The Campus Library Specialist (CLS) coordinates daily operations of campus library circulation, including services such as technology device lending. Specialists oversee or co‑oversee at least one functional area of the library, such as course reserves, receiving and processing new materials and serials, or stacks maintenance and inventory. The CLS takes the lead in policy and procedure development, review, and improvement in their assigned area(s). The Campus Library Specialist directly supports the Library’s mission of fostering student success.
The work schedule for this position may include working evenings and weekends.
Duties and Responsibilities
Oversees circulation activities. Performs circulation activities using ILS (Integrated Library system); material check‑out/check‑in; creates and updates patron records; resolves issues with patron accounts, utilizes college records management system to cross‑reference enrollment status; material billing payment; patron refund requests; patron requests for materials; material paging and material shelving.
Staffs public service points. Provides customer service, assistance with and troubleshooting of library technology, and basic research assistance to students and library customers. Provide basic reference assistance and first line technical support.
Processes library materials including but not limited to serials, interlibrary loan, course reserves, and general collection materials. Creates and places item identification labels and checks accuracy of records in ILS. Reviews serial renewal lists and makes recommendations to supervisor.
Manages and inventories library materials and equipment; updates and creates brief bibliographic records in ILS. Coordinates device distribution and other departmental equipment for check‑out. Creates inventory and a variety of circulation reports using ILS; compiles campus level statistics for reporting purposes.
Supervises, interviews, hires and trains student workers aides. Assigns and oversees projects of student workers and part‑time staff.
Monitors and submits order requests for office materials and library supplies.
Communicates and promotes library services through newsletters, social media and other promotions. Manages book sales. Participates in college and/or library committees, campus activities and outreach events.
Use the Sierra integrated library system and other support systems to circulate materials.
Implement and enforce library policies and procedures.
Perform other duties of a similar nature or level including but not limited to: preparing displays, planning events, and contributing to the Library’s social media presence and marketing efforts.
Participate in Library committees and work groups.
Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor.
Job Requirements
Associate’s degree/vocational or technical training.
One (1) to three (3) years of related experience.
Or
An equivalent combination of certification, education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Preferred
Three (3) to five (5) years of related experience.
The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities
Knowledge of administrative procedures and practices.
Knowledge of internal and external customer service principles and practices.
Skill in effective communication (both written and oral).
Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
Skill in positive, productive, and flexible customer service.
Skill in analyzing data and drawing conclusions.
Ability to apply effective and accurate data entry and typing skills.
Ability to develop and maintain effective and positive working relationships.
Ability to operate relevant equipment required to complete assigned responsibilities for the position.
Significant customer service skills and experience and/or library experience.
Demonstrated comfort and ability to work with a range of technologies.
Understanding of the community college mission and the ability to work respectfully and effectively within a diverse community.
Ability to work in an independent, self‑directed manner, seeking guidance as needed or appropriate.
The successful candidate will also work well in a team‑based environment.
Problem‑solving skills based on careful reasoning.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the key duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform critical tasks.
Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with staff contact and frequent interruptions.
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a standard office setting; to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally position self to perform duties; to move, transport, and/or position objects of light to moderate (up to 20 pounds) amounts of weight; to operate office equipment including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to effectively communicate to exchange information.
Vision: Ability to see in the normal visual range with or without correction.
Hearing: Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Part‑time
Job function Other
Industries Higher Education
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