Library Specialist I

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

21h • $16 • Onsite

About The Position

The Library Specialist I is responsible for providing basic reference assistance and initial point of contact for Cushing-Evans Map Room. The specialist provides administrative support to ensure the Map Room remains in a secure, organized, and collaborative environment. This role retrieves and reshelves items and assists in coordinating transfers for digitization. Additionally, this role performs basic copy cataloging of maps and monographs. For more information about the Map Room, please visit our website at: https://library.tamu.edu/collections/maps/

Requirements

• High School graduation or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of related library, office or customer service experience.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Knowledge of email, word processing programs, and internet search engines.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Reliable attendance.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

• Basic knowledge of maps and cartographic terminology.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the initial point of contact for the Cushing-Evans Map Room; greets visitors and provides a professional orientation to room-specific procedures and access guidelines.
• Monitors the Cushing-Evans Map Room to ensure a quiet and productive atmosphere; enforces policies and procedures (e.g. no food and drink, duplication policy, proper handling of special collections materials, etc.).
• Conducts basic reference interviews to assess user needs and coordinates with the Map Curator or specialized colleagues when advanced subject-matter expertise is required.
• Monitors and responds to basic reference inquiries received by email, phone, and postal mail, ensuring timely and accurate response.
• Utilizes the library's automated cataloging system and archival management system to locate materials and process complex user requests.
• Assists with duplication requests.
• Retrieves, delivers, and reshelves materials; ensuring the Cushing-Evans Map Room remains organized, secure, and welcoming.
• Assists with coordinating the transfer of materials between the Cushing-Evans Map Room and the preservation and digitization unit.
• Assists in ensuring the security and preservation of Cushing-Evans Map Room materials.
• Performs basic copy cataloging of monographs under general supervision of the Coordinator of Adaptive Cataloging & Resource Management.
• Provides general assistance to colleagues in the Libraries.
• Performs opening and closing procedures for the Map Room.
• Collaborates with the supervisor and team members to identify and complete projects that benefit the Libraries.
• Contributes to the unit by working effectively with all individuals.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED