Specialist, Library Technical Services

SCF offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including low-cost State of Florida medical, dental, and vision insurance, tuition scholarships for employees and eligible dependents, paid life insurance, and employer contributions to the Florida Retirement System (FRS). Full-time employees are eligible for paid sick and/or vacation leave in accordance with College policy. Additional benefits and perks include complimentary access to wellness activities, a four-day work week during June and July for eligible 12-month employees working in the summer, and paid winter break and spring break. Eligible dependents also have access to our on-campus Collegiate School. Benefit availability varies by position and employment status.

Visit the SCF Human Resources webpage for benefit details.

Job Summary

Provides technical and clerical support for library operations, including cataloging, resource maintenance, and material processing. Assists with electronic resources, special collections, and reporting while supporting overall library services and initiatives.

NOTE: Job descriptions and essential functions are subject to change due to advances in technology, utilization of work force, and other factors which may impact the College’s need to modify position requirements.

Part-Time 20-22 hours per week.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Applicants may be asked to demonstrate any or all of the following duties:

Assists with day-to-day technical services operations, including acquisition, copy cataloging, interlibrary loans, assisting with the processing of library materials and periodicals and digitization and maintenance of special collections & eResources.
Performs copy cataloging and maintains accurate records in statewide and local library systems. Assists in Technical Services by cataloging various types of new materials for circulation.
Prepares and processes new materials for circulation, including labeling, classification, and physical readiness.
Supports electronic resource maintenance by updating holdings in statewide, other share and local catalog systems, removing withdrawn materials, including discarding and disposal of withdrawn materials in accordance with library procedure.
Prepares materials for special collections and electronic reserves including physical and digital items. This includes an understanding of copyright compliance for both physical resources and eRsources that pertain to the digital lending of materials and the maintenance of digital repositories.
Assists with collection management activities, repair of library items an including pre-selection, de-selection, supporting the purchase order and receiving process and assisting by identifying items for special cataloging.
Assists in training and providing direction to student workers in technical services functions. Supports procurement activities related to library materials, including purchase order processing and receiving.
Develops and maintains procedural documentation and supports implementation of new processes and projects.
Utilizes the library management system to maintain resources, run reports, and compile data for tracking and analysis and special studies as needed.
Provides support to access services and frontline library operations as needed.
Assists and liaisons to other library staff, library partners, college departments and college partners to support library services as needed.
Participates in required training and professional development activities.
Assists in special projects or performs other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

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/Experience:

Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and two or more years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supervisory Experience:

This position may need to oversee student assistants and coordinate volunteers.

Language Ability:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, professional journals, and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, and to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to perform calculations on standard measures of American currency and weight, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to exercise sound judgment to interpret and carry out instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, chart, or schedule form. Ability to solve practical problems and manage a variety of variables in situations with limited standardization.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, internet, and library software.. Within three months of hire, employee must be able to use college e-mail and other college required software, be able to navigate the library management system software, and utilize digitization tools and best practices for document preservation. Must also be able to utilize library statistic, reservation and libguide software. Should be able to assist students with connecting to the college Wi-Fi; scanning and computer printing and demonstrate how to navigate the library’s online catalogue system.

Certificates and Licenses:

No certifications needed.

Responsibility for People and Property:

This position will assist with the accession and deaccession of library materials.

This position will assist with the disposal of library materials.

This position will assist with digitization and maintenance of electronic resources.

This position will assist with security and safety protocols as necessary in emergency situations.

Responsibility for Communication:

Internal Contacts:

This position has daily contact with State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota students, staff and faculty.

External Contacts:

This position has routine contact with library staff from other college and university libraries, outside vendors of library resources, and the general public via phone, email, video meetings or in person.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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 stand, walk and sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to use manual dexterity and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Supplemental Information

In addition to satisfactory performance on all of the essential job duties and responsibilities for this job, all State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees must fulfill the following basic performance expectations:

Mission and Goals: Each State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employee is expected to know the College’s mission and goals.

Service Excellence: All State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees will strive to provide outstanding service excellence to everyone they serve including students, the community, and fellow employees in accordance with Pride in Excellence standards as listed:

RESPECTFUL
Act in a courteous manner
Actively listen to gain full understanding
Demonstrate awareness of “everything speaks”
Show empathy and caring

RESPONSIVE
Approach people in an inviting and pleasing manner
Take ownership of actions and decisions
Plan, anticipate, and be forward thinking
Answer and return phone calls and emails
Use proper communication etiquette
Banish the phrase “not my job”
Provide assistance to all inquiries and follow through

ACCURATE
Do it right the first time
Be knowledgeable of product and how it interfaces with others
Ask probing questions
Use resources effectively and efficiently

COLLABORATIVE
Participate in teams
Develop team skill sets
Learn available resources to be responsive to your constituents
Develop internal and/or external connections

Grooming and Appearance: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to maintain a neat and professional image at all times. When issued, College personnel must wear uniforms, and maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance.

Safety Awareness: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to work diligently to maintain safe and healthful working conditions, and to adhere to proper operating practices and procedures designed to prevent injuries. Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment as provided.

Attendance Standards: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to attend their work assignments and schedules at all times, in accordance with College Rules and Procedures.

Training: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to attend College-provided training sessions and meetings when deemed necessary.

Continuous Improvement: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to give attention to continuous assessment and improvement of the position’s assigned set of duties and responsibilities.

Pre-Employment Screenings:

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal background screenings and employment reference checks. In accordance with Florida law, applicants and employees are encouraged to review the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website, which provides information and resources on background screening requirements. Visit the website for more information .

Statement of Non-Discrimination:

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota does not discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, race, religion, age, national origin/ethnicity, color, marital status, disability, genetic information or sexual orientation in any of its educational programs, services and activities, including admission and employment. Direct inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies to: Equity Officer, 941-752-5599, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34207.

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