Part-time: Temporary Mover (Library)

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open-access college. Southwest has four campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.


We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

We invite you to become a part of the Southwest Team!

Title: Part-time: Temporary Mover (Library)


Employee Classification:

Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College


Department: Library


Campus Location: SWTCC - Union Avenue Campus


Job Summary


This is a part-time temporary position. The Library Inventorying & Materials Processing Assistant will inventory materials using Library of Congress standards, pack and label items, and prepare materials for storage, re-shelving, or sale. This position is expected to work approximately 25 hours per week and supports a time-limited library organization project.


Job Duties

• Remove books and other library materials from shelves
• Inventory materials using Library of Congress Classification (LCC) standards
• Verify and update bibliographic records
• Pack materials in boxes
• Label boxes clearly
• Sort and organize materials
• Maintain inventory logs
• Transport materials within the facility
• Assist in identifying duplicate or sale-eligible materials
• Other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to organize and track materials

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with library inventorying

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of library operations
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Ability to perform accurate data entry
• Ability to work independently
• Good communication skills

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.


Candidates who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five (5) days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.


First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.


In order to be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

A summary of our benefits can be found below:

Incomplete applications will not be considered.


The TBR does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.


The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: LeVetta Hudson, Vice President of People & Culture, View email address on click.appcast.io, 737 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, View phone number on click.appcast.io. See the full non-discrimination policy .