Job Title

Library Associate I

Agency

Texas A&M University - Commerce

Department

Library

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Commerce, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

During the application process the “My Experience ” page has a section provided “Attachments (Resume/CV, References, Cover letter, etc.)” to upload required documents.

• Use the Upload button to add each document.
• You will be able to upload up to 5 documents. Be aware that the maximum size allowed for any one document is 5MB.
• All documents must be electronically submitted through the Texas A&M Online Employment Services website to be considered.
• Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration.

Please provide the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Three professional references with complete contact information (Unsolicited letters of recommendation will not be considered).
• Transcripts (Unofficial will be accepted with application. Official transcripts are required at time of verbal offer).
  If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the applicant to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator.

Please do not withdraw your application in an attempt to upload a missing document. If you need assistance with this or any other matter, please contact us at HR.Hiring@tamuc.edu.

SUMMARY:

The Library Associate, under general supervision, provides advanced customer support and performs complex library functions in one or more library units. May supervise subordinate staff and student employees.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides advanced customer service support for library customers including virtual reference. Responds to complex, non-routine resource questions as a subject matter expert.
• Reviews, evaluates, and updates complex, non-routine unit-specific and other databases as well as specialized applications.
• Records and maintains statistical information for department.
• Coordinates the lifecycle of digital assets within the digital asset management system and establishes metadata standards according to best practices.
• Establishes institutional standards and guidelines for creating, managing, preserving, describing, and delivering digital resources.
• Contributes to the ongoing creation, migration, quality control, and assessment of digital resources and their associated metadata.
• Manages and maintains all taxonomy and metadata, including keywords, file names, and image rights.
• Manages and coordinates the development, implementation, maintenance, and preservation of future digital projects, associated databases, and born digital records.
• Curates digital collections and exhibits featuring materials from Archives or campus and community partners.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience / Knowledge / Skills: Seven (7) years of related experience in a public or academic library or archives. Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications. Knowledge of email and complex and varied library online research database searches and/or processing.
• Ability to: Multi-task and work well as part of a team. Basic keyboarding skills. Maintain accurate records, follow through on tasks, and meet deadlines. Ability to work beyond normal office hours (evenings, nights, and weekends) as needed.
• Licensing/Professional Certifications: None
• Physical Requirements: Ability to move medium weight boxes, books, heavy book truck or similar items.
• Other Requirements: Ability to handle material which can contain dust or microscopic mold spores.

PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree. Experience working with digital asset management and digital archives in academic libraries. Experience with large-scale metadata remediation and transformation. Demonstrated experience with taxonomy development and metadata standards (DACS, Dublin Core). Demonstrated experience with various file formats (tif, jpg, mp3,mp4, m2ts, jp2, wav), file editing, and file conversion. Demonstrated experience with Adobe Creative Suite. Experience with multiple metadata schemas. Knowledge of digital resource management standards and best practices. Experience with collection management systems/institutional repositories (ArchivesSpace, Digital Commons). Experience with developing, preserving, and managing digital resources in an academic library.

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:

Graduate Assistants, Interns, and Student Workers

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.