• Job Description

  Req#: R-069742

  Job Title

  Library Specialist I

  Agency

  Texas A&M University

  Department

  Libraries

  Proposed Minimum Salary

  $15.85 hourly

  Job Location

  College Station, Texas

  Job Type

  Staff

  Job Description

  Our Commitment

  Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & identities. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

  Who We Are

  The Libraries are the indispensable hub of discovery, learning and creativity with the teaching and research that goes on in the colleges and academic departments. We offer rich and extraordinary collections at the University Libraries. The Libraries resources and services enable and support the University missions of teaching, research, and service. Learn more about our various libraries at https://library.tamu.edu .

  What We Want

  The Library Specialist I will be responsible for assisting the Collections Care Coordinator and Cushing curators with caring for the collections in the Cushing Memorial Library and Archives. This position will assist with rehousing collection materials, collection accountability, space planning/shifting projects and stacks/workroom maintenance. If this job description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

  What You Need to Know

  Starting Salary: $15.85 per hour

  Application Materials : A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

  Required Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • One year of related library or office experience

  Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

  • Ability to move medium weight boxes, books, heavy book carts or similar items

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

  • Knowledge of email, spreadsheet applications and library online research database searches and/or processing

  • Good interpersonal skills

  • Reliable attendance

  • Excellent communication and customer service skills

  Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to work in temperatures that range between 64-67 degrees

  • Valid vehicle operator’s license and good driving record

  • May operate a motor vehicle for collection movement

  Preferred Education and Experience:

  • Valid vehicle operator’s license and good driving record

  • May operate a motor vehicle for collection movement

  Responsibilities:

  • Space Planning and Collection Shifting: Assists with space planning and collection shifting projects to accommodate growth in Cushing and our remote storage facility. Performs collection shifting projects. Assists with Cushing’s A-Z reorganization project. May use a vehicle for collection movement.

  • Collections Care: Assists the Collections Care Coordinator, University Archivist, and curators with routine collections care. Coordinates weekly transfer of materials between locations. Rehouses collection materials using the approved preservation standards. Monitors Cushing processing supplies and informs the Collections Care Coordinator when and what replacement supplies need to be ordered.

  • Collections Accountability: Assists with the accountability for collection materials. Assists with shelving collection materials. Tracks mis-shelved items and refers problems to appropriate staff members. Updates existing records as needed in Cushing’s collection database AtoM. Assists with Cushing exhibit preparation and maintenance.

  • Collection Stacks and Workroom Maintenance: Assists with collection stacks and workroom maintenance. Checks for proper shelving of Cushing’s collections materials. Monitors library spaces and reports and addresses threats to materials.

  • Team Participation: Collaborates with Cushing and Preservation employees to provide best service possible to donors and library users. Participates and attends special events, library and unit meetings, trainings, and performs other duties as assigned.

  Why Texas A&M University?

  Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & identities. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

  We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

  • Health , dental , vision , life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

  • 12-15 days of annual paid holidays

  • Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

  • Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

  • Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

  • Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

  • Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

  Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

  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

  34361 Texas A&M University is a public land-grant research university in College Station, Texas.

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