Part Time - Library Technical Assistant
The Blinn College District is searching for a Part Time - Library Technical Assistant at our Bryan Campus.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities are listed below:
Job Summary
To support effective library services through a broad range of clerical and technical tasts.
Principal Accountabilities
- Manage day-to-day circulation and reserve desk operations using integrated library software; check materials in and out; place materials on reserve; consult with faculty on reserve
- Coordinate loans of materials and document delivery among campuses using OCLC and other automated systems
- Assist students and other library patrons in person and via telephone
- Answer basic reference questions or refer them to librarians; instruct patrons in the use of library resources and equipment; assist students in using computers and print system.
- Help maintain and foster a study-friendly atmosphere in the library
- Collect fines, assess fees for lost materials
- Create and maintain patron records and accounts. Protect privacy of patron records as per state and federal law
- Check-in periodicals, maintain subscriptions, place claims, and work as a liaison with serials vendors
- Generate notices and reports as needed from integrated library software.
- Record, compile, and maintain statistics on library usage and collection
- Participate in inventory and review of the library collection
- Assist in training and supervising student workers as applicable
- Operate and maintain library equipment
- Perform other related tasks as assigned
Minimum Qualifications/ Required Degree, License or Certifications
- High school graduate or GED
Minimum Competencies
- Ability to listen carefully, remain calm, and maintain professionalism in challenging situations when working with the public
- Ability to cooperate and communicate well with coworkers.
- Ability to perform tasks such as computer data entry with accuracy
- Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
- Ability to learn and use the library software, online catalog, and databases
- Ability to use and demonstrate to others how to use computers, printers, copiers, and other office equipment
- Ability to create and modify documents and spreadsheets using Microsoft Word and Excel
- Physical ability to stand, bend, lift books and push book carts
Preferred Qualifications
- Two years of college education
- Two years of library experience
Preferred Competencies
Special Notes To Applicants
- 19 hours per week working evenings and weekends
Job Type: Part Time
Employment Type: Non-Exempt
Compensation: Hourly Wage
Salary or Wage: $15.00 hr
Grade: A13
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Library
Location: Bryan Campus
Target Hire Date: 8/10/2026
The Blinn College District provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.