St. Petersburg College

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Library Paraprofessional                   

DEPARTMENT: Library                         SITE: Various

SALARY SCHEDULE: Career                 GRADE: 4

BASIC FUNCTION:

Provides customer service and manages/performs complex technical library tasks related to circulation, acquisitions, serials management, and materials cataloging/processing in a college library team environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

v  Supervises a section or unit of a library under the direction of a professional librarian.

v  Prepares procedures manuals for the section to which assigned.

v  Trains and supervises clerical staff and/or student assistants.

v  Performs complex clerical and record keeping functions.

v  Performs support activities such as accounting, compiling budget data and statistics, controlling supplies, handling mail, routing correspondence, preparing time schedules and payrolls, and/or classifying and processing of print and audio-visual materials.

v  Under the direction of a professional librarian, provides basic information and technical assistance at public service points.

v  Assists in the acquisition of library materials.

v  Performs related duties as required.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Two (2) years of college-level study; or Associate’s degree with or without library technical assistant training; or post-secondary training in relevant skills.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Three (3) years experience in library work or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of library processes, materials and techniques. Basic knowledge of library research techniques including library electronic resources.  Written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in use of integrated library management systems (ILS).  Ability to pay attention to detail. Knowledge of basic mathematics and ability to collect, organize and manage statistical data. Computer skills with experience with Word and Excel. Interest in maintaining currency in evolving technologies. Ability to perform effectively in a collegial team environment.  Ability to lift up to 20 pounds and reach library shelves. Ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks. Ability to work nights and/or weekends and occasional travel between campuses may be required.

 

 

Revised: 02/2010 GC