Job Summary and Responsibilities/Duties

For best consideration, please submit application materials by July 21, 2024.

Facilitates the operations of the Library Public Services desk. Provides customer service and technical support, assists in holds preparation, and collaborates with staff in organizing and directing the activities of student employees. Oversees library operations during some evening and weekend hours.

Essential Duties:
1. Assists in the development, training, and coordination of Federal Work Study student employees.
2. Performs all duties necessary to open, close, and secure the library.
3. Provides extensive coverage of the Public Services desk.
4. Produces and distributes holds and interlibrary loans.
5. Performs daily check-in, processing, and filing of the circulating and course reserve collections.
6. Assists in maintaining and editing training materials for staff and students.
7. Assists library staff with special projects.
8. Maintains strict confidentiality of patron records and other personal information related to areas of responsibility.

Additional Duties:
1. May attend professional meetings, workshops or classes in areas of responsibility.
2. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Experience/Training:

• Minimum (1) year of library public service experience
• Familiarity with computers and basic office equipment hardware and software.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that meets the needs of the library

• Familiarity with integrated library software such as ExLibris Alma/Primo, Horizon, SirsiDynix, Millennium, OCLC, Ariel, or CLIO.

Working Conditions and Important Information

Working Conditions:
This is a physically challenging position. Work requires constant standing, sitting, walking, lifting up to 40 pounds, reaching over shoulders, bending and stooping, pushing and pulling of heavily loaded book trucks up to 50 pounds, repetitive hand and wrist motions. Eyestrain may occur during frequent use of computer monitor. Occasional exposure to difficult or potentially dangerous situations and/or customers especially when working as the in-charge person on evenings and weekends.

Important Information
MHCC only accepts applications through our online application system at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mhcc/default.cfm. For technical assistance with this, please call 855-524-5627.

Please note: We do not request or read letters of recommendation. Also, it is not necessary to upload a large number of documents with your materials. We are looking for the required documents and perhaps one or two additional documents of your choosing (optional). Faculty applications require a current resume, cover letter and official transcripts (copies are fine for application purposes) and/or any required certificates or licenses.

Please note: this is initially a self-screening system. We recognize that our application process can be lengthy, so before you begin, please read all of the stated requirements to determine if you meet them. Applicants must meet all of the stated minimum qualifications and additional requirements to be considered for this position. Based on your responses to the qualifying questions, the system may automatically screen you out from further consideration.

Position subject to budget consideration and approval.

Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.

MHCC is NOT able to support Visa applications for employment at the college. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the United States to be considered.

MHCC provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235; OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015.

Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting as verification of eligibility a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veteran's Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension to your application. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran's disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.

If you are seeking this preference, appropriate documentation must be provided at the time of application. You may submit an electronic copy in the document upload area of the application in the section marked "veterans' preference document," or fax to 503-491-7257 or mail to Human Resources, Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, OR 97030. If you do not have your documentation, you may request it through your Veterans' Administration Office.

Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and interview process. Please notify Human Resources at least three working days prior to the date of need.

Mt. Hood Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively supports workforce diversity.

Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and interview process. Please notify Human Resources at least three working days prior to the date of need.

Mt. Hood Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively supports workforce diversity.

Sick Leave
Part-time hourly employees will accrue one (1) hour of sick leave for every thirty (30) hours worked.