Description To support the efficient operation of the Learning Resource Center (LRC) by assisting in library services, managing resources, providing technical support, and ensuring an optimal learning environment for students, faculty, and staff. The LRC Specialist contributes to the mission of Trinity Valley Community College by facilitating access to educational materials, maintaining LRC systems and databases, and delivering excellent customer service to enhance the academic success of all users.

Reports to: Director of LRC

Job Duties Follow and help enforce LRC policies and procedures. Receive requests for materials from faculty and verify author, title, publisher, date, and price. Use Books in Print, Cumulative Book Index, etc. Receive and process requests for interlibrary loan materials. Order books using a computerized electronic ordering system, telephone, and other methods as appropriate. Check new books to see that they are in proper condition and agree with master order file. Order MARC records for books and videos using an online vendor. LoadnewrecordsinSirsidatabase,deleteobsoleterecords,andmaintainintegrityofthedatabase. Process books with TVCC stamp, labels, security strips etc. Order and receive materials and supplies, microfilm,periodicals,newspapers,andkeepmaintenanceorderrecords. Verify invoices and authorize for payment. Maintain departmental budget control records. Initiate correspondence as necessary. Responsibleformaintenanceofcomputersandinstructioninusingonlinedatabasesavailableto students. Monitorthecirculationdeskasrequired,checkoutbooksanddispensereservematerials. Superviseandtrainstudentassistantsanddelegateworkresponsibilitiestothoseassistants. Process time sheets for student assistants. Complete book repair. Assiststudents,faculty,andadministrationwithreferencerequestsand/or location of materials. Maintain reserve collection and new book lists for faculty. Withdraw outdated materials. Monitor and assist students using computers in the LRC Computer Room, if applicable. MaintainandupdateLRCcomputeraccordingtoITguidelinesandundersupervisionofappropriate personnel. Copy and collate LRC materials. Maintain LRC records and files. Perform annual LRC inventory; maintain ongoing LRC inventory. Participate in online chat sessions with students and/or faculty needing assistance with library services, if applicable. Participate in content production for social media account Assist with assigned LRC projects. Assist with equipment in LRC that is available for student use. Copier, scanner, and fax. Issue and receive back Perkins funded and TVCC funded equipment for student use. Including laptops, hotspots, web cameras, and all necessary forms. Production and issuance of students, staff, and faculty ID cards for satellite campuses. Processing and issuance of parking permits for students, faculty and staff, as required. Assist in the implementation of student activities coordinated with other departments on campus, as needed. Direct students with non-library questions to appropriate departments on campus May require irregular evenings and/or weekend work. Other duties as assigned by appropriate supervisory personnel.