Part Time - Library Technical Assistant

The Blinn College District is searching for a Part Time - Library Technical Assistant at our Brenham Campus.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities are listed below:

Job Summary
Provide clerical, technical, and customer service support to facilitate effective library operations and services.

Principal Accountabilities

• Position requires evening and weekend work as scheduled.
• Assist students and other library users in person, by telephone, and through other communication channels as needed.
• Answers basic reference and directional questions and refers complex inquiries to librarians. Provides instruction in the use of library resources, technology, computers, and printing services.
• Monitors library spaces and supports a safe, respectful, and study-focused environment.
• Performs circulation and course reserve functions using the integrated library system, including checking materials in and out, processing reserves, and coordinating reserve requests with faculty
• Creates and maintains patron records while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with privacy policies.
• Processes fines, fees, and lost-material charges and maintains related records.
• Coordinates loaning of materials and resource-sharing services, including document delivery and material transfers, using OCLC WMS and related systems.
• Processes serials and periodicals, including check-in and maintenance of holdings records using library systems and MARC standards.
• Generates reports and compiles usage, circulation, and collection statistics.
• Assists with the training of student employees.
• Operates, troubleshoots, and performs routine maintenance on library equipment and technology.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications/ Required Degree, License or Certifications

• High School diploma or GED

• Two years of customer service, clerical, library, or related experience

Minimum Competencies

• Demonstrates excellent customer service, active listening skills, and professionalism in challenging situations.
• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintains accuracy and attention to detail in data entry and recordkeeping.
• Understands and follows written and verbal instructions.
• Learns and effectively uses integrated library systems, online catalogs, databases, and other library technologies.
• Demonstrates proficiency with computers, printers, scanners, copiers, and other library and office technology; provides basic technology assistance to users.
• Uses Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel, to create and maintain documents, spreadsheets, and reports.
• Ability to stand, bend, lift books and push loaded book carts
• Works independently, manages priorities effectively, and completes assignments accurately and on time.
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community users.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of college education.
• Two years of library paraprofessional experience.

Special Notes to Applicant

Position is 19 hours per week.

Monday 6:15-9:30 pm, Tues-Wed 6-9:30 pm, Thurs 5-9:30 pm, Sat 11:45 am-4 pm

Job Type: Part Time

Employment Type: Non-Exempt

Compensation: Hourly Wage

Salary or Wage: $15.00 hr

Grade: A13

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: Library

Location: Brenham Campus

Target Hire Date: 8/3/2026

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.