Federal Work-Study Student: Resource Acquisition Dept

Texas A&M University; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

East Texas A&M University Department Library is seeking a Federal Work-Study Student to support the Resource Acquisition and Discovery department. The role includes uploading materials to the institutional repository and organizing files per established guidelines, along with metadata review for accuracy and consistency.

The position also involves quality control of records, captioning and transcripts for multimedia content, accessibility improvements, and physical processing of library

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail, especially in metadata entry and reviewing digital content.
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively (verbal and written) with staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Upload materials to the institutional repository and organize files per guidelines.
• Review and edit metadata for repository records for accuracy and completeness.
• Perform quality control checks on repository records to improve discoverability.
• Create and review captions and transcripts for video content to ensure accessibility.
• Assist with accessibility improvements for digital materials following ADA best practices.
• Assist with physical processing of library materials including labeling and binding tasks.
• Mend library materials such as spine replacements and page repairs.
• Maintain the library's online catalog and verify inventories.
• Retrieval and delivery of library materials within the library.
• Perform other duties as assigned by RAD staff and faculty.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Federal Work-Study Student: Resource Acquisition Department

Agency: East Texas A&M University Department Library

Location: Commerce, Texas

Job Type: Student Worker

Position Summary

Provides assistance to members of the Resource Acquisition and Discovery department, including support for the institutional repository and digital collections.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the institutional repository by uploading materials (e.g., articles, theses, presentations, and multimedia content) and organizing files according to established guidelines.
• Reviewing and editing metadata for repository records to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness (e.g., author names, titles, abstracts, keywords, and dates).
• Performing quality control checks on repository records to improve discoverability and adherence to metadata standards.
• Creating, editing, and reviewing captions and transcripts for video and multimedia content to ensure accessibility compliance.
• Assisting with accessibility improvements for digital materials in accordance with institutional and ADA best practices.
• Assisting with physical processing of library materials, which can include generating and applying labels to library materials, applying mylar covers to book jackets, packaging and stamping library materials, and creating pockets for loose materials in PAM binders for multiple forms of library materials.
• Mending library materials, including spine replacements, applying Filmoplast to damaged pages, tipping in pages, and creating phase boxes.
• Assisting with the maintenance of the library’s online catalog and verifying inventories of library resources.
• Retrieval and delivery of library materials to and from various locations within the library.
• Other duties as assigned by RAD staff and faculty.

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of arithmetic, spelling, alphabetical order, Business English, and modern office practices and procedures (including working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel).
• Ability to comprehend and make inferences from written material and verbal and/or written instructions.
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) with other staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
• Strong attention to detail, especially when performing metadata entry and reviewing digital content.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Duties may require lifting boxes of books, unpacking boxes, shelving library materials, and loading, pushing, maneuvering, and unloading carts of books weighing up to 300 pounds. Additionally, it may be necessary to use a step stool to reach top bookshelves. Work also includes computer-based tasks involving prolonged screen time for metadata entry and captioning.

Work Schedule

This position is needed for a limited schedule of 10–12 hours per week, which must be completed Monday–Friday from 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Security Sensitive

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 Statement

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.