Student Employment - Specialist I, Library (Part-Time) Job at GovernmentJobs.com

Library Public Services Specialist I

The Library Public Services Specialist I will work at the Circulation desk providing friendly and effective services to library patrons, including students, staff, and faculty. The number of hours assigned is dependent upon the work-study award amount. The work-study position at the South City Campus Library will be Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. The work-study position at the Jordan Campus Library will be 7:30 am to 12:30 pm Monday-Thursday.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 applications and other standard computer software/equipment.
• General library practices.
• Customer service. Interpersonal communication (both with patrons and coworkers).
• Perform well in the occasional high-stress situation.
• Active Listening Skills Cash Handling Skills Abilities:
• Interact effectively with students, staff, faculty, and community members.
• Provide effective customer service to a diverse population.
• Solve problems efficiently and effectively in accordance with SLCC Library and Salt Lake Community College policies.
• Express ideas and follow directions both verbally and in writing.
• Manage time effectively.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Multi-task while on desk duty Stand, bend, and lift up to 10lbs, as well as push loaded book carts.
• Learn and utilize library classification systems such as Library of Congress.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
• Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.

Minimum qualifications:

• Must be a current SLCC student.
• Must be taking 6 credit hours for fall and spring semester.
• Must have been awarded Federal Work Study funds through Financial Aid.

Salt Lake Community College is Utah's largest open-access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah's fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students' lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment. Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education. Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options. This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.