TITLE: Library Support Specialist-IT
DEPARTMENT: Systems
REPORTS TO: Associate Director
WORK SCHEDULE: Full-Time, hours vary. Must be willing and able to work evenings and weekends. FLSA STATUS: Specialist 3 – Non-Exempt and Specialist 1 – Exempt
SALARY CLASSIFICATION: Specialist 3- Specialist 1
PERF CLASSIFICATION: Specialist 1 – Department Head
BENEFITS OFFERED:
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Short Term Disability Insurance
POSITION PURPOSE:
The Library Support Specialist position is a hospitality and customer service oriented member of the management team. This position requires attention to detail and advanced critical thinking skills. The Library Support Specialist involves a combination of time spent in public services areas, branch operations, management activities, and participation in strategic planning. Library Support Specialist is expected to be an active member of the leadership team and should demonstrate and guide team members in providing excellent customer service and library assistance to all patrons. The Library Support Specialist is also expected to provide excellent customer service and assistance to all staff members, vendors, and community organizations both in person and on the phone, in accordance with library policies and performance standards.
POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Greet patrons as they arrive and depart from the library.
- Answer informational and directional questions in person and on the phone in a professional manner.
- Builds respectful, reciprocal relationships with community organizations promote and enhance library services.
- Work closely with management team in order to meet strategic goals of the library system. ● Be responsive to Administration, staff and Board requests.
- Be proficient in the use of the integrated library system in order to handle all patron/library needs: check out/in; holds, searching, account maintenance, registration, etc.
SUPPORT SPECIALIST – IT SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Has advanced working knowledge of the Integrated Library System.
- Server and network design, implementation, security and management.
- Hardware and software implementation, security, and management.
- Determine and acquire technology and support offerings.
- Database administration and support.
- Installation and maintenance of all library related technology and electronic resource offerings. ● Social Media and website administration.
- Manages the internal infrastructure, server and PC systems, data storage and recovery. ● Provides detailed tech support and training to frontline staff.
- Creation of advanced analytics for strategic planning purposes.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with the physical security of library and its equipment.
- Basic custodial maintenance of the branch.
- Ensure library materials, service floor, and physical work areas meet and exceed presentation standards.
- Collect system wide reports and statistics as assigned.
- Maintain discipline and order in the library
- Participate in professional meetings and workshops as assigned.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered for a Specialist 3 classification the employee must have entry level knowledge of Information Technology which can be achieved with 0-2 years of professional IT experience. Specialist 2 requires intermediate knowledge of Information Technology which can be attained with 2-5 years of professional IT experience. Specialist 1 requires advanced knowledge of Information Technology which can be obtained with 5 plus years of professional IT experience.
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology related field is prefered.
- IT related experience and/or IT related Certifications preferred.
- Customer service experience preferred.
- Ability to work with people of all ages.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND DUTIES:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Customer Service – Provides prompt, attentive, and friendly customer service in-person and by phone; represents the organization well; maintains personal accountability and ownership for providing excellent customer service; seeks and responds to feedback from customers to
improve service; follows up and meets commitments; shows willingness to go above and beyond to help customers; attempts to handle customer service issues or complaints as quickly as possible, forwarding to management when applicable.
- Teamwork – Cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plans and completes job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate judgment; collaborates with and supports coworkers by helping out where needed; creates and maintains positive relationships with coworkers; asks for and listens to coworkers feedback and incorporates feedback into revised processes; complete work on time and with proper quality; supports cross-training and shares learning with others.
- Leadership – Demonstrates expertise in designated public-service area and models excellent service quality; organizes and prioritizes work effectively; facilitates open and effective communication between team members and management; identifies opportunities for skills growth and coaches team members accordingly; thinks critically and employs sound judgement to solve problems appropriately and effectively, including appropriate escalation; ensures team members are observing safe operating procedures at all times.
- Community Engagement – Demonstrates a willingness to engage the Porter County community; accurately assesses community needs and identifies relevant areas for library service enhancement; develops new and maintains existing community partnerships that are mutually beneficial; participates in events, collaborations, and activities that extend the library’s reach; proposes and negotiates opportunities for beneficial partner collaborations; engages in advocacy and promotion of library services; evaluates library services as they relate to community partners.
- Communications and Media – Communicates ideas and thoughts clearly, accurately, and respectfully; listens to others and seeks to understand others’ perspectives; has knowledge of communication techniques and methods, including alternative ways to inform and educate using electronic media, including but not limited to email, internet, and social media sites; communicates library and patrons needs to management in a timely fashion.
- Adaptability – Willing to take on new challenges and responsibilities; open to change and variety within the workplace; works hard to implement successful change in areas of responsibility; recommends and implements changes to improve processes and customer service.
- Image – Portrays a positive image of library; is a strong public ambassador and promotes library programs and services during customer interactions.
- Technical – Expert in the use and maintenance of computers and related software; stays current with library related technology offerings; has knowledge to assist patrons and staff members with library related technology offerings; provides exceptional customer service to staff members and patrons including timely responses to IT concerns; works directly with management to identify areas of growth, opportunity, and innovation within the IT field; communicates complex technical concepts in a clear and friendly manner.
PHYSICAL TASKS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Lift and/or move up to 20 lbs and have the ability to push or pull at least 100 lbs on wheels. ● Extensive bending, stooping, pulling, reaching, kneeling, and crouching.
- Stand on a stool to shelve books overhead.
- Communicate effectively.
- Operate technology equipment.
- Manual dexterity: Able to use hands and fingers to handle books, paper, and technology. ● Repetitive tasks.
- Exposure to dust, dirt, adhesives, and toner.
NOTES:
- The Porter County Public Library System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, age, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other unlawful basis.
- All employees hired at the Porter County Public Library System are subject to transfer anywhere in the Porter County Public Library System.
- The above is intended to describe the general content of an requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities and requirements.
*The Library reserves the right to modify this and every job description in whole or in part at any time.