Library Assistant

Job Title:      Library Assistant ( Two positions) 

Reports To:  Library Director

Status:          Full time/ Regular/ Non-Exempt

Salary:          $17.00 an hour

SUMMARY : Under direct supervision of the College Librarian this position provides library services to TOCC students and Tohono O’odham community members, including circulation, materials processing, copy cataloging, computer support, internet resources development, materials organization, and other related duties. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Performs a wide range of library circulation activities, which includes: assisting students, faculty, and staff in finding print and electronic resources; searching for and pulling materials; processing incoming and outgoing library materials; placing materials on hold; preparing and disseminating notifications of overdue items; communicating library policies and procedures; and/or performing other related activities;
• Utilizes or learns a wide variety of technology and library/internet resources, including basic proficiency using tablets and databases.
• Provides basic instruction and/or assistance to customers for library-issued devices/library offerings.
• Maintains library records, databases, statistics, and/or other related records and information;
• Participates in ordering and maintaining library materials, which may include: assisting in determining what to order; assisting in determining materials to discard; taking order requests; and keeping abreast of changes in frequency and titles;
• Ordering supplies and cataloging materials; and performing other related activities;
• Support the T-So:son (Our Core Values) including T-Wohocudadag – Our Beliefs, T-Apedag – Our Well-Being, T-Pi:k Elida – Our Deepest Respect and I-We:mta – Working Together; and
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
• Six months of office experience (i.e. filing, typing, etc.)

Additional Consideration May Be Given To Individuals with the Following Qualifications:

• Ability to speak and understand O’odham and/or Spanish.
• Knowledge and understanding in the history and contemporary issues facing Native peoples.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Arizona Driver’s license with no DUI's or major traffic offenses within the past year.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Customer service principles;
• Library of Congress Classification (LCC);
• Various technological applications and devices

SKILLS:

• Providing and modeling quality customer service;
• Using a computer and related software applications;
• Filing and typing;
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds.

TOCC is a tribal college located on the Tohono O'odham Nation, 60 miles west of Tucson. The library assistant will work closely with members of the Tohono O'odham Nation within a multicultural setting.

The College offers a comprehensive benefit package and 401(k).

Proof of Covid-19 vaccination with booster is a requirement for employment with TOCC.