Library Specialist II (Access Services, Part-Time)

Texas A&M University System; Canyon (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas is seeking a Library Specialist II (Access Services) for a part-time staff role. The position focuses on access services, interlibrary loan processing, and collection maintenance, with duties including customer service, assisting with technology, and supervising student workers.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, supervisory experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

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.

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.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Data entry

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Physical handling of items

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Scanners

Printers

Copiers

Job description

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.

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.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

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.
• *The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

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.