Library Specialist

The Library Specialist will oversee the Libraries' technology lending program, managing circulation technology and equipment. This role involves collaboration with the department and Information Technology, as well as creation and maintenance of documentation and staff training. Additionally, the role acts as liaison to the Business Office, manages the reserve collection, coordinates contract employees, and provides excellent service at the circulation desk.

• Technology Lending: Manages the lifecycle of technology and equipment, including selection, processing, security, reimaging of laptop computers, inventory, and surplus.
• Patron Billing: Collaborates with the Business Office to ensure that billing procedures comply with state law as well as policies set by the college and the Tennessee Board of Regents.
• Statistics and Reports: Supports the technology lending program and the print course reserve collection with use and assessment data that can be used for service improvement and the selection of new items as well as departmental reports and strategic planning.
• Circulation: Provides services to patrons at the circulation desk in rotation with other circulation staff, uses the integrated library system to check books/materials out and in and renews loans.
• Inventory of Physical Materials: Oversees the annual inventory of physical materials as required by policy issued by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
• Supervision: Onboards, trains, supervises, and evaluates approximately 10-15 part-time employees.
• Reserve Collection: Manages and updates the print course reserve collection as needed.

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with MS Excel.
• 1 year of office and/or customer service experience.

• Industry-recognized Ex Libris certification as an Alma Administrator.
• Microsoft Office Certification in Excel.
• Integrated library system experience.
• Management experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• Circulation services experience.

• Insurance Options Health, dental, vision, life, short/long-term disability, FSA/HSA Wellness Incentive Program, if enrolled in health plan
• Educational Assistance Fee Waiver Spouse/Dependent discounts Audit/Non-Credit Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement options Tennessee traditional pension plan option (TCRS) 401k with $50 company match/457/403b
• Employee Discount program with over 900+ companies
• 13 Paid Holidays/Year Includes paid days off the last week of December
• Sick Leave Bank
• Longevity Pay
• Many opportunities for professional development