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Sauk Valley Community College Human Resources

Job Descriptions

Campus Job Descriptions

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description Listing

TITLE:

Learning Commons Librarian – On Call

SUPERVISED BY:

Learning Commons Library Coordinator

DEPARTMENT:

Learning Commons - Library

GRADE:

H

CATEGORY:

Professional-Technical

STATUS:

Non-Exempt

FUNCTION OF THE JOB:

Perform general circulation and patron front-line services such as item retrieval, reference inquiries, library catalog and database use, inter-library loan, check-in and check-out of items and materials, logging student patron visits, room requests and scheduling, and phone support.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Provide patron services at the Learning Commons Library circulation desk.
  2. Assist patrons with locating items within the library facility and within library technology systems.
  3. Provide reference assistance and support by identifying, recommending, and/or assisting patrons with the use of print and electronic resources and information.
  4. Guide and support patrons through effective, successful use of the library catalog and databases.
  5. Support inter-library loan by locating items and providing support for loan requests.
  6. Perform the functions which support the circulation of items and materials.
  7. Assist patrons with the use of LC computers and printers.
  8. Assist students using the LC visit tracking system.
  9. Support patron use of LC spaces with room requests and scheduling.
  10. Provide patron services over the phone.
  11. Contribute to the overall purpose and functions of the Learning Commons.
  12. Assume all other reasonable professional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  1. Must understand and support the mission of the community college.
  2. Must have strong communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
  3. Must be able to provide and understand verbal/visual orders from supervisor and to subordinates.
  4. Must be able to work effectively in a team environment
  5. Must possess excellent computer skills with the ability to work with Microsoft Office products.
  6. Must be able to communicate effectively by phone and email.

PERSONAL INTERACTION:

Frequent and personal contact is made with all levels of college personnel, faculty, students, and outside organizations in relation to specific departmental duties and services.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

No supervision required.

REQUIREMENTS:

ALA accredited master’s degree in library information science or library science or successful completion of a master’s degree within 6 months of initial hire.  At least one year of experience working in a library. Strong patron services skills required.  This is a part-time on-call position scheduled as needed for Learning Commons Library staffing.

Revised:

08/27/2024

TORT LIABILITY STATEMENT:

Coordinates the College Risk Management Program in a capacity appropriate to this position. This includes, but is not limited to, monitoring conditions, events and circumstances present through daily College operations, and communicating observations to the appropriate supervisor or taking necessary actions to correct, prevent or limit safety problems. May serve as a member of a committee that supports the health, safety and/or legal rights of visitors, students and staff. Such committees may include the AA/EEO, Sexual Harassment, and Safety/Loss Control committees. (Risk Management Categories I, III, IV. See Tort file.)


This description is intended to indicate the kinds and levels of work difficulty that will be required of the position that will be given the title and shall not be construed as declaring what specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of the supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.