Library Specialist – Circulation Services (Part-Time)

Job Responsibilities

Trident Technical College’s Library is seeking a part-time Library Specialist to support circulation services. This position serves as a key resource for students, faculty, and staff by providing frontline library support. This role operates in a high-volume, customer service-oriented environment and is responsible for circulation operations, maintaining library collections, and assisting with resource sharing. The position exercises independent judgment while ensuring accurate processing of materials and excellent customer service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide circulation services and customer support, ensuring confidentiality of patron records.
• Process library materials and transactions using the integrated library system, including check-in/check-out and record maintenance.
• Assist patrons with locating materials and navigating the library’s physical collections.
• Support resource sharing services, including Interlibrary Loan, PASCAL, and peer-to-peer requests.
• Maintain the organization of collections through shelving, shelf-reading, inventory, and collection maintenance projects.
• Assist with processing course reserves, new and withdrawn materials, serials, and digitization of archival materials.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Associate degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Relevant experience may include working in a library, academic, or customer service environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and attention to detail skills. Ability to learn new library technologies and systems.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.