**Position Title:** Library Technical Assistant **Job Description:** HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Job Description JOB TITLE: Library Technical Assistant REPORTS TO: Campus Administrative Librarian DEPARTMENT: Library/Learning Resources EXEMPT: No VICE PRESIDENT: Vice President of Instruction/Academic & Transfer GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTION This position provides customer service and technical support for the library and its patrons. All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Two years of college education and particular skills acquired through experience, inservice training, or formal post-high school instruction in appropriate areas, and, most desirable, through a combination of these. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Assists at public service desk(s) and other library areas; helps maintain an effective public service desk at which patrons receive courteous, prompt, and efficient service; assists in maintaining a safe, appropriate library atmosphere by supervising student/patron conduct, engaging in general housekeeping, and promoting a favorable college environment. 2. Assists in providing general circulation and reference duties including providing orientations and bibliographic instruction in the use of the catalog, databases, internet, and other areas via in-person, email, Chat or other means. 3. Maintains statistical reports required for weekly and annual reports; maintains accurate records of finances. 4. Performs duties associated with interlibrary loans and transits. 5. Trains and supervises student assistants as assigned. Updated June 2021 6. Assists librarian in performing all duties related to serials management, archives, and/or stacks maintenance. 7. Assists in coordinating the displays and events for the library’s public service and outreach programs and in disseminating PR for each. 8. Serves as library’s building coordinator/contact for maintenance; ensures that maintenance requests are filed timely and are monitored for progress. 9. Assists in maintaining equipment, computers and other technology in the library. 10. Helps maintain the library’s social media efforts by assisting with Facebook, Twitter, SnapChat or other platforms. 11. Ensures professional growth by attending PDI courses, workshops, conferences and serves on committees as requested. 12. Works evenings and early mornings as needed to make the library available for faculty and student use. 13. Performs other duties as may be assigned by the appropriate authority, including assisting other campus libraries. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position has no supervisory responsibilities except for overseeing the work of student assistants assigned to the library. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, taste and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, and the employee is occasionally required to perform job responsibilities in the outdoors and off site. Mission Hinds Community College is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose, passion and profession. Vision Hinds Community College will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi. Values Hinds Community College aspires to the following IDEALS: · Integrity · Diversity · Excellence · Accountability · Leadership · Stewardship In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 of the Higher Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other applicable Federal and State Acts, Hinds Community College offers equal education and employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability or veteran status in its educational programs and activities. The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding these policies: EEOC Compliance: Sherry Franklin, Vice President for Utica Campus and Administrative Services, Box 1003, Utica, MS 39175; Phone: 601.885.7002 or Email: EEOC@hindscc.edu. Title IX: DeAndre House Associate Vice President for Student Services, Title IX Coordinator, Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: 601.857.3889 or Email: Titleix@hindscc.edu. **Full Time/Part Time:** Full time **Position Type:** 11 Month 220 Days **Job Classification:** Learning Resources **Scheduled Hours:** 37.5