• Job Description

  Req#: R-074118

  Job Title

  Library Associate I (Stack Management)

  Agency

  Prairie View A&M University

  Department

  Library

  Proposed Minimum Salary

  $15.25 hourly

  Job Location

  Prairie View, Texas

  Job Type

  Staff

  Job Description

  The Library Associate I, 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.

  This position may pay more than the salary listed above depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

  
  Responsibilities:

  Stacks Management

  • Maintaining of the library stacks.

  • Assisting patrons with locating books.

  • Supervising Student assistants.

  • Overseeing the shifting of books.

  • Participating in helping identify materials to be weeded.

  Circulation

  • Responsible for the efficient operation of the circulation desk, charging and discharging library materials.

  • Answer questions on research resources and databases.

  • Instructing library customers on accessing library online catalogs, research guides, physical collections and other electronic reference databases.

  • Providing fax service.

  • Supervising student assistants.

  • Assisting in compiling Interlibrary Loan Statistics.

  • Processing course reserve material, both paper and electronic.

  Interlibrary Loan and Course Reserve

  • Handle interlibrary loan and document delivery requests.

  • Process course reserve material, both paper and electronic.

  Space Maintenance

  • Assisting in opening and securing the building.

  • Making sure announcements are made on time.

  • Assisting with creation and maintenance of public displays and bulletin/notice boards.

  • Assisting with opening and set up of library events rooms.

  • Monitoring the use of the group study areas.

  Service, Professional Development, and Other Duties

  • Attending meetings and assisting with library events and programs.

  • Pursuing opportunities for professional development, including workshops, conferences, seminars, and specialized training classes.

  • Serve on departmental, library, or university committees when called upon.

  • Performing other duties as assigned.

  Required Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

  • Seven years of related experience in library, archive, museum, administrative/clerical, information technology, or customer service.

  
  Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

  • Knowledge of email and complex and varied library online research database searches and/or processing.

  • Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

  • Basic keyboarding skills.

  Preferred Education and Experience:

  • An Associate degree or equivalent qualification.

  • Three to five years of library related experience out of the required seven years of related experience.

  Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Excellent customer service.

  • Independence and initiative in setting priorities.

  • Decision-making or problem solving that requires use of discretionary judgment.

  • Knowledge of Sierra or other ILS Library Systems.

  • Knowledge of Library of Congress Classification Scheme.

  • Ability to shelve books properly.

  • Strong Interpersonal Organizational skills.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

  
  Other Requirements:

  • Ability to move medium boxes, books, heavy book truck or similar items.

  • Ability to handle material which can contain dust or microscopic mold spores.

  • Ability to lift objects under 40 lbs.

  • Normally working the evening shift.

  • Work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.

  Job Posting Close Date:

  • 06/28/2024

  Required Attachments:

  Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae

  • Cover Letter

  Application Submission Guidelines:

  All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs , etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

  The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted . Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

  Background Check Requirements:

  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.

• About the company

  Prairie View A&M University is a public historically black land-grant university in Prairie View, Texas.

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