Library Assistant II

University of Texas at Austin

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Head of Collections Management, this position assists in accessioning, database maintenance, and other collections management activities. The role involves preparing library, archival, and visual materials for off-site storage, performing stacks maintenance, creating and maintaining documentation, identifying conservation needs, and performing basic preservation and housing activities. It also includes public service or reference work, with occasional Saturday hours.

Requirements

• BA with coursework in archives, libraries, or special collections.
• Experience in literary, archival, or special collections research.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral presentations.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Assist in accessioning activities, including inspecting, inventorying, housing, and labeling newly acquired or previously unaccessioned collection materials.
• Prepare library, archival, and visual materials for off-site storage including labeling boxes; updating location and other descriptive information in the collections management system database; arranging, housing, and inventorying materials at the box and collection levels.
• Perform stacks maintenance activities for Ransom Center holdings, including surveying, labeling, and shifting of materials, updating location and other descriptive information in the collections management system database, and assisting with locating missing materials.
• Create and maintain written policies, process documentation, and reports for Ransom Center collection management activities.
• Identify conservation needs and perform basic preservation and housing activities.
• Public service or reference work, including occasional Saturday hours.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level