Library Specialist II (Access Services, Part-Time)

West Texas A&M University; Canyon (TX); In loco; USD 17.000 - 25.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Texas Teacher Retirement System

Flexible or compressed work-week

Descrizione del lavoro

West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas, seeks a Library Specialist II (Access Services, Part-Time) to provide in-person and virtual customer service for circulation and other library resources. Responsibilities include assisting with Interlibrary Loan, collection maintenance, and supporting Access Services technology.

Nights/weekends possible; reports to Head of Access Services. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, plus the ability to lift moderate weights and

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience with MS Office, scanners, printers, copiers.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift/move medium-weight boxes and furniture.

Mansioni

• Assist in Access Services with circulation, in-person and virtual service.
• Support Interlibrary Loan lending/borrowing and requests processing.
• Assist with collection maintenance and shelving duties.
• Help supervise student workers and implement unit policies and procedures.

Conoscenze

Supervisory experience

Effective communication

Data entry

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

Physical movement

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree

Strumenti

Alma/Primo

Tipasa

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Title: Library Specialist II (Access Services, Part-Time); Agency: West Texas A&M University; Department: Library Operations; Proposed Minimum Salary$15.34 hourly; Job Location: Canyon, Texas; Job Type: Staff.

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits NOTICE - All posted positions are subject to budget approval.

General Summary

The Library Specialist II (Access Services, Part-Time), provides customer service for the Access Services unit both in-person and virtually to West Texas A&M University students, faculty, staff, and community by assisting them with circulation of library materials, as well as the utilization of other library resources. May work nights and weekends as needed. Reports to the Head of Access Services.

Responsibilities

• Access Services: Provides customer service both in-person and virtually to students, faculty, staff, and community users, referring users and issues to colleagues when appropriate. Assists users through the finding and circulating of library materials; answering directional questions; and maintaining, troubleshooting, and providing assistance with Access Services technology (e.g. computers, printers, copiers, etc.). Occasionally moves library furniture and equipment.
• Interlibrary Loan Services: Assists with processing Interlibrary Loan lending, borrowing, and document delivery requests. Assists with the management of Interlibrary Loan user accounts. Assists with processing Amarillo Center Requests. Assists with processing VERO items that arrive through the Get It For Me Now service.
• Collection Maintenance: Performs library maintenance such as shelving, shifting, dusting, etc. Assists with the maintenance of the Loan, Reference, Youth, AV, Paperback, Recent Acquisitions, and Featured Books collections. Assists with missing and lost item procedures.
• Management: Assists the Head of Access Services with the development, implementation, and assessment of unit policies and procedures. Assists with supervising student-workers. Organizes and prioritizes tasks and projects in support of unit, library, and University goals. Troubleshoots problems in the absence of supervisor. Responsible for library security and opening and/or closing the library. Serves as backup to students working Saturday shifts. Maintains 100% compliance with timely completion of required System, University and job- specific online training courses.

Necessary Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience using technology such as Microsoft Office, scanners, printers, and copiers.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Data entry.
• Detail oriented and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to move medium weight boxes, furniture, books, heavy book truck or similar items.
• Ability to handle materials containing dust or microscopic mold spores.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• One (1) year of customer service experience.
• Experience working nights and weekends.
• Experience operating a cash register including the processing of credit/debit transactions.
• Knowledge of Alma/Primo.
• Knowledge of Tipasa.

Due to budgetary reasons, West Texas A&M University will not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. Texas law requires all males age 18 through 25 to be properly registered with the Selective Service System.

Equal Opportunity /Veterans/Disability Employer. 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/Veterans/Disability Employer.

WT is located in Canyon, Texas, on a 342-acre residential campus. Established in 1910, the University has been part of The Texas A&M University System since 1990. WT, a Hispanic Serving Institution since 2016, boasts an enrollment of about 10,000 and offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 39 master’s degrees and two doctoral degrees. WT’s long-standing commitment has always been to serve both the students and the region of the Panhandle. Our employees make a difference every day in the lives of thousands of students, and that has countless ripple effects on people throughout the region, the state and the world. Moreover, employees are encouraged to grow professionally and personally thanks to a supportive work environment. At WT, your future is our future. Employees and their dependents get half-off their tuition and fees. The minimum starting wage is $15 per hour. Employees also have generous health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance packages, plus free basic life insurance and enrollment in the Texas Teacher Retirement System. Flexible or compressed work-week arrangements are also available. Find out more at: https://wtamu.edu/benefits West Texas A&M University is located in Canyon, home to Palo Duro Canyon and the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum. Canyon also is conveniently located near Amarillo, the largest city on Interstate 40 between Oklahoma City and Albuquerque. This region is renowned for its historical significance, vibrant arts and entertainment options, unique shopping, delicious food and the friendliest people in the state.