Library Circulation Level I

Title: Part-Time Library circulation Temp Level 1

Location: Phoenix, AZ, United States

Job Description:

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Job ID

323445

Location

South Mountain Comm College

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

Hourly Rate

$16.00 /per hour
 

Not Eligible for Benefits

This is a part-time, temporary position not eligible for benefits.
 

Work Schedule

Up to 19.5 hours per week within the following business hours:

• Monday–Thursday: 9 am –7pm 
• Friday–Saturday: 9 am –5pm 

Maricopa Summary

10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.
 

The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision—creating excellence in education for a better world.
 

We focus on people—not profits. 
With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we’re changing college.

We don’t just support our community—we help build it.
We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact. 
 

We believe our employees are our most valuable asset.
Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.
 

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.

 

Campus Statement

South Mountain Community College (SMCC) reflects the diversity of the surrounding community, a rich mix of rural, urban, and suburban neighborhoods. Many of our students arrive from Phoenix, Laveen, Tempe, Guadalupe, and the surrounding area to attend classes at the main campus or our offsite facility in Guadalupe; we also offer evening courses in Laveen at Betty Fairfax High School.

Of the approximately 5,000 students enrolled at SMCC nearly 70 percent were first-generation college students and 48 percent intended to transfer to a university to further their education. And, with more than 80 percent of these students identifying as a minority, SMCC has been federally designated as a Minority Serving and Hispanic Serving Institution.

Our small, personalized classes are offered days, evenings, and online, led by an engaged and accomplished faculty. Career and academic counseling are also available. SMCC is also a Strengths-Based Institution, helping you determine your strengths and then strategize with you to maximize those strengths in your academic and career choices.

 

Job Summary

This position provides paraprofessional-level customer service and technical support in a library setting. Responsibilities include assisting library users at multiple service desks, supporting access to library resources, and delivering high-quality service to a diverse campus community. Successful candidates will have strong communication and customer service skills, enjoy working with the public, and be committed to creating a welcoming and supportive library environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Customer Service: Demonstrated ability to assist patrons, address and resolve issues, and communicate effectively. Previous customer service experience preferred.
• Computer Skills: Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office applications and web-based tools such as Google Docs.
• Communication and Professionalism: Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, maintain professional conduct, and communicate policies and procedures clearly.
• Library Experience: Familiarity with library services and operations preferred.
• Library Technology: Basic knowledge of Integrated Library Systems (ILS), such as Polaris or Ex Libris Alma, preferred.

Desired Qualifications

• Must have Knowledge of Integrated Library Systems (ILS), such as Polaris or Ex Libris Alma.
• Experience providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to maintain professional conduct and demonstrate a courteous, respectful attitude.
• Ability to communicate library policies, procedures, and guidelines clearly and effectively.
• Previous experience working in a library setting, including familiarity with library operations and services.

Special Working Conditions

Ability to lift and carry books and other materials weighing between 1 and 21 pounds, including placing materials overhead, loading them onto book carts, and shelving them on lower shelves.

Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered. 

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.

• Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
• Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;
• Part-Time employment, to include Adjunct or Associate Professor (must include number of hours worked, contact hours or load) 
• Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
• Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Qualified applicants or candidates with disabilities can submit a reasonable accommodation request at any point in the hiring process, and MCCCD’s policy is to provide reasonable accommodation unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. 
 

EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses.  Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.