Part Time - Library Technical Assistant

**Part Time - Library Technical Assistant** The Blinn College District is searching for a Part Time - Library Technical Assistant at our Brenham Campus. **Primary Duties and Responsibilities are listed below:** **Job Summary** Provide clerical, technical, and customer service support to facilitate effective library operations and services. **Principal Accountabilities** - Position requires evening and weekend work as scheduled. - Assist students and other library users in person, by telephone, and through other communication channels as needed. - Answers basic reference and directional questions and refers complex inquiries to librarians. Provides instruction in the use of library resources, technology, computers, and printing services. - Monitors library spaces and supports a safe, respectful, and study-focused environment. - Performs circulation and course reserve functions using the integrated library system, including checking materials in and out, processing reserves, and coordinating reserve requests with faculty - Creates and maintains patron records while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with privacy policies. - Processes fines, fees, and lost-material charges and maintains related records. - Coordinates loaning of materials and resource-sharing services, including document delivery and material transfers, using OCLC WMS and related systems. - Processes serials and periodicals, including check-in and maintenance of holdings records using library systems and MARC standards. - Generates reports and compiles usage, circulation, and collection statistics. - Assists with the training of student employees. - Operates, troubleshoots, and performs routine maintenance on library equipment and technology. - Performs other related tasks as assigned. **Minimum Qualifications/ Required Degree, License or Certifications** - High School diploma or GED - Two years of customer service, clerical, library, or related experience **Minimum Competencies** - Demonstrates excellent customer service, active listening skills, and professionalism in challenging situations. - Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills. - Maintains accuracy and attention to detail in data entry and recordkeeping. - Understands and follows written and verbal instructions. - Learns and effectively uses integrated library systems, online catalogs, databases, and other library technologies. - Demonstrates proficiency with computers, printers, scanners, copiers, and other library and office technology; provides basic technology assistance to users. - Uses Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel, to create and maintain documents, spreadsheets, and reports. - Ability to stand, bend, lift books and push loaded book carts - Works independently, manages priorities effectively, and completes assignments accurately and on time. - Builds and maintains positive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community users. **Preferred Qualifications** - Two years of college education. - Two years of library paraprofessional experience. **Special Notes to Applicant** Position is 19 hours per week. Monday 6:15-9:30 pm, Tues-Wed 6-9:30 pm, Thurs 5-9:30 pm, Sat 11:45 am-4 pm **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:** Brenham Campus **Target Hire Date:** 8/3/2026 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.