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Learning Commons Circulation Assistant
Sauk Valley Community College Learning Commons Circulation Assistant
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Library/Organization Address
173 Il Rt. 2
Dixon, Illinois 61021 -
Employment Type
Part-time
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Hourly Wage/Salary Range
$37,086.40 - $45,177.60 Annually
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About the Organization
Sauk Valley Community College (SVCC), a comprehensive community college located in a picturesque rural setting, invites applications from innovative and experienced individuals to provide circulation and public services duties in our Learning Commons Library. This role is essential to ensuring our students, faculty, and community have seamless access to our collection and resources, directly supporting the mission of the college.
About Sauk Valley Community College
Located in rural northwestern Illinois, along the scenic Rock River between the cities of Dixon and Sterling, SVCC offers a unique and welcoming teaching environment. The College is strategically located just one hour from Rockford and the Quad Cities and two hours west of Chicago.
A link to our comprehensive employee benefits package is provided below.
Benefits Information: https://www.svcc.edu/employees/onboarding/benefits.html -
Job Description and Responsibilities
Examples of Duties
The Learning Commons Circulation Assistant is the primary point of contact for patrons, ensuring seamless access to library resources and technology. This role drives library engagement by providing outstanding public services and maintaining the operational efficiency of the circulating collection.
Key Responsibilities and Essential Duties
This specialist will execute a blend of traditional library support and technical services:
Circulation and Patron Experience
Front-Line Service: Expertly manage all circulation desk activities, including checking out materials, processing returns, re-shelving, and accurately identifying materials that are damaged or require preservation attention.
System Management: Utilize the Ex Libris Alma platform to create and maintain accurate circulation calendars, correspondence, and patron records. Process written overdue notices to ensure the integrity of the collection inventory and service efficiency.
Technology Support: Provide essential information and technical guidance to patrons regarding the use of campus technologies and library systems.
Resource Access and Collections
Interlibrary Loan (ILL): Facilitate resource sharing through Interlibrary Loan activities, leveraging platforms such as Ex Libris Alma, OCLC WorldShare, and the Illinois Library Delivery Service. Manage the preparation and receipt of items, ensuring strict adherence to protocols for record maintenance and bibliographic verification.
IT Asset Coordination: Collaborate with the Library Coordinator and Information Technology Services to manage the circulation and maintain a precise inventory of loanable equipment, including laptop computers and related technology.
Archival Preservation: Assist in the maintenance and updating of institutional print and digital archive collections. Work with Learning Commons Library Coordinators to identify and convert documents to digital format for long-term preservation.
Team Support
Staff Guidance: Assist the Library Coordinator with the essential training and functional supervision of library work-study employees.
General Duties: Assume other reasonable professional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor. -
Minimum Requirements to Apply
Typical Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Proven record of excellent communication (written and oral) and exceptional interpersonal skills.
A strong, demonstrated service orientation and ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups, including students, faculty, and the public.
Proficiency with basic office equipment and modern office productivity tools, including Microsoft Office and Google Suite products.
Preferred Qualifications:
Associate's Degree.
Previous experience or training in library operations, information services, or related technologies.
Supplemental Information
Core Competencies and Cultural Fit
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Mission Alignment: A commitment to understanding and actively supporting the mission and goals of the community college.
Exceptional Communication: Strong command of written and verbal communication, alongside excellent interpersonal skills, necessary for daily professional interaction via phone, email, and in-person engagement.
Service & Team Orientation: A proactive, service-focused approach and a proven ability to collaborate effectively as part of a dynamic team.
Technological Literacy: Proficiency in utilizing standard office equipment and a working knowledge of modern office productivity suites, including Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
Work Environment & Functional Requirements
Interaction: Frequent, high-level interaction with a diverse group of stakeholders, including college personnel, faculty, students, the general public, and representatives from external organizations.
Supervision: Functional supervision responsibilities over designated library work-study students, including training and guidance.
Physical Demands: This role is physically active, requiring approximately 70% of time spent standing and walking while assisting patrons and managing the collection (re-shelving); the remaining 30% involves sitting for data entry and materials processing. Must be able to safely lift up to 50 lbs.
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Benefits Offered
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Position Start Date
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How to Apply
Please apply at the link: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/svcc/jobs/5167039/learning-commons-circulation-assistant?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs -
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