Library Circulation Assistant Jobs

Tacoma Community College (TCC ) is built on the traditional homelands of the Puyallup Tribe. The Puyallup people have lived on and stewarded these lands since the beginning of time and continue to do so today. Our college commits to uplifting the voices, experiences, and histories of the Indigenous people of this land and beyond. TCC stands in solidarity with Black Lives Matter and the Black community and we strive to become an anti-racist institution. We are examining racism, both implicit and explicit, as a system of domination, and we seek to identify and abolish it in our policies, procedures, and practices. As the winner of the 2020 Association of Community College Trustees Equity Award for the entire Pacific Region, TCC is committed to recruiting faculty and staff who are reflective of the diverse community we serve. We are specifically focusing on improved support for traditionally underserved populations at TCC including Black, Indigenous, and people of color, Dreamers, justice-involved, immigrants and refugees, Veterans, people with disabilities, and the LGBTQ+ community. To this end, the college seeks applicants who will intentionally support and promote efforts related to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and who recognize and honor the important role that diversity brings to an educational community. Position Summary The Library Circulation Assistant applies specialist-level knowledge and skills which are responsible for supporting the acquisition, cataloging, and circulation of print and digital materials in the TCC Library. This position also assists the Library Circulation Supervisor by staffing the library circulation desk, providing exceptional customer service to students and faculty, and assisting patrons with basic library research needs. With a commitment to promoting Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), Anti-racism, and trauma-informed service, the Library Circulation Assistant contributes to enhancing access to the TCC Library\'s collections and fostering a positive, inclusive experience for all patrons. This position reports to the Library Circulation Supervisor.
Essential Functions
Perform complex paraprofessional library services, acquisition and cataloging of print, visual, audio materials, and electronic book content, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records.
Enhance access to collections by completing and upgrading records that require classification, subject analysis, and extensive descriptive changes, as well as correcting and/or adding subjects or classifications to general copy cataloging.
Analyze and manage the acquisition of print and electronic periodicals by identifying suppliers, corresponding with publishers and vendors, keeping selectors informed of available materials, and making recommendations.
Review, add and modify periodical records with the library\'s service provider to maintain an accurate and comprehensive collection.
Assist faculty librarians in collection weeding and de-acquisition of materials, coordinating with the library database and library\'s service provider (OCLC).
Perform customer service functions at the circulation desk, including checking out and checking in library materials and resolving customer concerns.
Provide basic software support for students using library PCs and equipment, and answer basic directional and research questions.
Support the Circulation Supervisor in daily operation of the online circulation system, running regular reports, clearing blocks from the college registration database, and managing cash receipts and funds.
Supervise and oversee the work of work-study students in the absence of the Circulation Supervisor, ensuring a supportive and efficient work environment.
Manage the sale of donated and surplus books through the Library\'s Amazon account, maintain records of sales, and provide Library Dire