Position Summary

This position assists the Director and the department in the delivery of comprehensive library services for students, faculty, staff, and other approved patrons.

Salary Schedule Placement: Appropriate placement on Salary Schedule E4 05 ($33,625 -$50,777) based on experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Act as a backup for the Circulation/Reference desk.

Encourage understanding and usage of the library, including print and online resources, among students, faculty, and staff, via appropriate media.

Manage campus usage and scheduling for library spaces.

Orient new hires to library operations and coordinate work study employment with the appropriate staff.

Perform general secretarial/clerical duties including, but not limited to,

receiving and directing in-coming telephone calls and visitors to the area

preparing purchase orders, invoices, travel requests, reports, and other documents.

tracking and monitoring expenditures

placing requisitions

managing office supplies

keyboarding, filing, and other office operations

Maintain and safeguard the confidentiality of documents, general files, and other pertinent information.

Serve on college committees as assigned.

In order to perform these essential functions, the Library Services Specialist must be present at work. Therefore, attendance, including being prompt and punctual in reporting for work, meetings, and office hours, is an essential job function.

Perform other duties as assigned.

This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed regularly. It does not exclude other duties as assigned. Qualifications

• Associate's degree in library or information science/studies/services or a related field from a regionally accredited institution. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of work-related experience
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• General secretarial skills and knowledge of standard office equipment and software
• General knowledge of graphic design applications (Canva, Piktochart, Adobe Express, etc.) is a plus
• Cataloging experience is a plus

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to work independently

Good organizational and interpersonal skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Ability to work with staff and other departments in a collaborative manner

Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evening/weekend hours

A current and valid driver’s license to travel between campuses, as needed

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants may apply at www.lawsonstate.edu. For questions please contact the Office of Human Resources at 205-929-6308 . All application materials will become the property of the college. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is completed. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. No previous application files will be transferred for consideration for this position.

A complete application packet consists of:

A cover letterAn Online applicationA current resumeA copy of relevant post-secondary transcripts identifying the applicant, institution, and date of degree conferred.If employed, all official transcripts must be received in the Office of Human Resources prior to the employment start date.

Applicants who fail to submit a complete application packet will not be considered. Before an offer is made, the top applicants must provide the following: Employment verification letter(s) from a current or previous employer detailing all relevant experience. Employment verification letters must include employment dates and job title and be on official letterhead with an authorized personnel signature. Work experience verification from a current employer may be delayed until an official offer of employment has been made. Applicants must submit a written request to delay submission or work experience verification from a current employer. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.

EEOC, E-VERIFY, AND BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS:

Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Lawson State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants upon request.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and Guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Lawson State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding.