Job location: Killeen TAMUCT

Employment Type: Part-time
Posted data: 2019-04-19
Req: R-019040
Job Title

Library Assistant - Archives (Part-Time)

Agency

Texas A&M University - Central Tx

Department

Library Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

$9.30 hourly

Job Location

Killeen, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Library Assistant, under supervision, provides library customer service and support. Learns basic library functions in one or more library units.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

•    This position will work in conjunction with the Thesis Office to promote the Thesis Office website, materials, and services to both faculty and those students enrolled in the Graduate School.
•    May attend campus-wide and other events to promote the Thesis Office.
•    Assists archives in converting physical collections into digital formats using a variety of scanners and audiovisual equipment. 
•    Performs entry level archival customer service and support. 
•    Assists in basic functions and processes in one or more library units.
•    May assist with the arrangement and description of collections, preparations of finding aids, and providing appropriate preservation housing.
•    May provide background research on documents. 
•    May assist with exhibit preparation and installation. 
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.
 

Minimum Requirements:

Education – High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience – One year of related experience in customer service or general office/clerical work.

Knowledge of – Knowledge of word processing applications. Knowledge of email and basic internet searches. 
Ability to – Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others. Basic keyboarding skills.   
Licensing / Professional Certification – None. 

Physical Requirements – Ability to move medium weight boxes, books, heavy book truck or similar items. 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervision of Others

This position generally does not supervise employees. 

Other Requirements

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

Hours: Flexible: 8am-5pm, Mon-Fri (15 hours per week)

Salary: $9.30/hour

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.

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