Stacks Assistant

Texas State University; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

On-site parking

Job summary

Texas State University Libraries is seeking a Stacks Assistant to support the Archives and Research Center operations at STAR Park. You will retrieve, shelve, transport, and distribute materials to ensure timely access for patrons and staff.

The role emphasizes safety, attention to detail, and teamwork while maintaining inventory and supporting projects in a climate-controlled storage environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate university vehicles is required.
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders and follow written/verbal instructions; follow procedures.
• Ability to use computers and learn job-related software applications.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and work with attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Lift and move collection materials up to 80 pounds with assistance or PFAS safety equipment.
• Retrieve, shelve, re-file, and prep materials in a climate-controlled storage environment (~50°F).
• Transport materials between ARC, libraries, and designated facilities.
• Provide courteous customer service and respond to inquiries in person, by phone, and email.
• Process incoming materials: labeling, inventorying, and tracking for storage.
• Maintain inventory, location, and circulation records in collection management systems.
• Operate delivery vehicles, order pickers, and handling equipment following safety procedures.
• Support circulation, interlibrary loan, reading room, and research access requests.
• Maintain a safe, organized work environment and assist with special projects.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid driver's license

Tools

Inventory management system

Safety procedures

Job description

San Marcos, TX

Texas State University

Posting Number: 2027096

Location: San Marcos

Department: University Libraries

Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting

Job Type: Full-Time

Monthly Salary: $2,917.00 - $3,389.38

Job Category: Non-Exempt

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet universityrequirements for operating university vehicles.
• Ability to accurately communicate with stakeholders, followwritten and verbal instructions, and adhere to establishedprocedures.
• Ability to use computers and learn job-related softwareapplications.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and perform work withattention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a teamenvironment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in history, anthropology, informationsciences, art history or related field.
• Experience working in a library, archives, museum, recordsmanagement, or similar collections-based environment.
• Experience providing customer service in a public-facingenvironment.
• Experience handling rare, archival, special collections, orpreservation-sensitive materials.
• Demonstrated ability to organize work, prioritize tasks, andmeet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Job Description

Texas State University Libraries is seeking a Stacks Assistant.This position supports the day-to-day operations of the Archivesand Research Center (ARC), the University Libraries' off-site,climate-controlled collections storage facility. This position isresponsible for the accurate retrieval, transport, shelving, anddistribution of physical materials to ensure timely access toresources for patrons, researchers, and staff. The Stacks Assistanthelps maintain the organization, security, and preservation oflibrary, archives, and special collections materials whileproviding responsive customer service and supporting efficientaccess to a wide range of research resources. The primary worklocation for this position is the Texas State University Archivesand Research Center (ARC) located at STAR Park.

Job Duties

• Frequently lifts, carries, and positions collection materialsand storage containers weighing 45 pounds individually andoccasionally up to 80 pounds as a team lift or using mechanicalassistance while on a lifted platform at 30+ feet. Use of personalfall arrest systems (PFAS) and specialized safety equipment isstrictly required and provided.
• Retrieve, shelve, re-file, and prepare library, archives, andspecial collections materials within a high-density,temperature-controlled storage environment with temperatures atapproximately 50°F.
• Transport collections materials between the Archivesand Research Center, library locations, and other designatedfacilities.
• Provide courteous customer service and respond to inquiriesfrom patrons, researchers, faculty, staff, and visitors in person,on the phone, and through email communications.
• Process incoming collections materials, including preparing,labeling, inventorying, and tracking materials for storage.
• Maintain accurate inventory, location, and circulation recordsusing established collection management systems.
• Operate delivery vehicles, order pickers, and material-handlingequipment in accordance with safety procedures.
• Support circulation, interlibrary loan, reading room, andresearch access requests by retrieving and preparing materials foruse.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and secure work environment whileassisting with special projects and operational initiatives
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Open Date: 10/14/2026

Job Close Date: 10/27/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,Friday

Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM

Posting Notices

Applicant must have a valid Texas Driver's License and be a driver in good standing with less than ten (10) points deducted for driving infractions as determined by the employer driving standard systems, Applicant must pass the physical skills assessment relevant to the job posting title requirements.

Legal and Required Notices

Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educationalprograms, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but notlimited to, criminal history, driving records, education records,employment verifications, reference checks, and employmenteligibility verifications.

In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.

About Texas State and San Marcos

Texas State University is a emerging research institution located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor and in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. It is the largest of eight campuses in the Texas State University System and one of the 75 largest universities in the country, with over 38,000 students andapproximately 4,000 faculty and staff

Texas State is located in San Marcos, a growing community of over50,000 people located about half way between Austin and San Antonio. Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texasuniversities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River andthe stately cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charmof the university's picturesque setting. Our location on the banksof the San Marcos River provides outdoor recreational activitiesthroughout the year.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting yourfirst day of employment for full-time employees with Texas Statepaying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for yourdependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and manymore!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendlyresources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellnessprogram
• Great professional development opportunities: choose from avariety of workshops, training, online learning and even accesseducational leave opportunities and reimbursement for academiccourses
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networksoffered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans andvoluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.