| Full Time - Library Technical Assistant
The Blinn College District is searching for a Full Time - Library Technical Assistant at our Bryan and RELLIS Campuses.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities are listed below:
Job Summary
To support effective library services through a broad range of clerical and technical tasts.
Principal Accountabilities - Manage day-to-day circulation and reserve desk operations using integrated library software; check materials in and out; place materials on reserve; consult with faculty on reserve
- Coordinate loans of materials and document delivery among campuses using OCLC and other automated systems
- Assist students and other library patrons in person and via telephone
- Answer basic reference questions or refer them to librarians; instruct patrons in the use of library resources and equipment; assist students in using computers and print system.
- Help maintain and foster a study-friendly atmosphere in the library
- Collect fines, assess fees for lost materials
- Create and maintain patron records and accounts. Protect privacy of patron records as per state and federal law
- Check-in periodicals, maintain subscriptions, place claims, and work as a liaison with serials vendors
- Generate notices and reports as needed from integrated library software.
- Record, compile, and maintain statistics on library usage and collection
- Participate in inventory and review of the library collection
- Assist in training and supervising student workers as applicable
- Operate and maintain library equipment
- Perform other related tasks as assigned
Minimum Qualifications/ Required Degree, License or Certifications - High school graduate or GED
Minimum Competencies
- Ability to listen carefully, remain calm, and maintain professionalism in challenging situations when working with the public
- Ability to cooperate and communicate well with coworkers.
- Ability to perform tasks such as computer data entry with accuracy
- Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
- Ability to learn and use the library software, online catalog, and databases
- Ability to use and demonstrate to others how to use computers, printers, copiers, and other office equipment
- Ability to create and modify documents and spreadsheets using Microsoft Word and Excel
- Physical ability to stand, bend, lift books and push book carts
Preferred Qualifications - Two years of college education
- Two years of library experience
Preferred Competencies Special Notes To Applicants - May include evening and weekend hours
- This is a 12 month, benefits-eligible position. Blinn College pays 100% of health insurance for full-time employees, 50% for dependents, and two times your annual salary in life insurance benefits. Optional coverage can begin on your first active duty date. If you would like to review insurance benefits in advance, you can access the New Employee Benefits Guide online https://www.ers.texas.gov/PDFs/nebgs/py26-nebg-he-guide
Yearly leave time includes:
96 hours vacation
40 hours discretionary
16 hours personal
8 hours sick each month.
Paid leave for college designated holiday's, spring break, Thanksgiving, and Christmas break (approx. 25 days per year)
Job Type: Full Time
Employment Type: Non-Exempt Compensation: Annual Salary Salary or Wage: $31,200 yr Grade: A13 Division: Academic Affairs Department: Library Location: Bryan Campus Target Hire Date: 5/18/2026 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. |