PT LIBRARY ASSISTANT (Pool)

PT Library Assistant (Pool)Midland College serves West Texas through exemplary teaching and dedicated public service. We prepare and inspire diverse students to start, strive and succeed. We strengthen community through educational leadership and collaboration. Midland College provides quality programs and courses, relevant workforce development and continuing education, valuable personal enrichment and cultural experiences, and community and student-centered services. Provide first-level assistance to patrons using the Learning Resource Center. The LRC contains numerous physical and online resources for student and employee use, including digital and physical research materials, study spaces, tutor and testing services, and computing equipment. Library Assistants will help patrons access and use these resources and refer them to next-level assistance as needed. This position requires working evenings and weekends. High school diploma or equivalent. Customer service experience. Good communication skills in verbal, digital, and written form. Knowledge of general office equipment, including computers and printers. Knowledge of software programs, including the Microsoft Office Suite and web browsers. General Internet experience. Prior library job experience. Knowledge of the research process. Proficiency with common library tools. Computer lab experience. Tutoring experience. Proctoring experience. Proficiency with the Canvas LMS. Familiarity with cloud computing platforms. Provide first-level research and circulation assistance. Demonstrate how to access and utilize library resources. Provide general computer assistance. Assist with testing and tutoring services. Collect usage and interaction data for trend tracking and library reporting. Refer patrons to other LRC staff and Midland College departments when appropriate. Maintain and troubleshoot computers, printers, and other office equipment, including refilling supplies, resolving minor problems, and reporting issues. Maintain an orderly environment, including reshelving books, rearranging furniture, and spot cleaning. Monitor supply levels and request new stock in sufficient time for resupply. Some evenings and weekends required. Other duties as assigned. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. The person in this position needs to move to other locations on campus occasionally. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Use of manual dexterity. The person in this position frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information. Frequently moves equipment or paperwork weighing up to 25 pounds. Quiet environment. All Midland College positions are security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. An employment offer is contingent on completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation.