Library Specialist I

Texas A&M • College Station, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Texas A&M University Libraries is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Library Specialist I to support library collection organization, access, relocation, and management initiatives. The position combines physical materials handling, barcode management, cataloging activities, project support, and customer service. The specialist works independently and with a team, adapts to shifting priorities, assists library patrons, and provides guidance to student workers. The role works daytime hours Monday through Friday in College Station, Texas.

Requirements

• High school graduation or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of library, customer service, and/or warehouse experience.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Knowledge of email, word processing, spreadsheets, and complex library online resource searches and/or processing.
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment with shifting priorities.
• Reliable attendance.
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to push heavy book carts and handle materials that may contain dust or microscopic mold spores.
• Ability to perform physical activities including working in narrow aisles, bending, reaching, stretching, stooping, lifting, standing for extended periods, and extensive walking.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift certification or ability to obtain it within 60 days of employment.
• Ability to use a pallet jack.
• Ability to read and understand Library of Congress Call Number classification.
• Ability to use independent judgment.
• Knowledge of Folio or another library management system.

Responsibilities

• Use Zebra Design Pro hardware and software to duplicate barcodes for monograph items and affix them to items.
• Operate and troubleshoot Zebra label printers, including replacing label and ribbon rolls.
• Use Motorola scanners to enter barcodes into Excel spreadsheets for duplication and batch relocation initiatives for Folio.
• Pull, verify, and scan library materials from shelves for relocation projects.
• Construct and fill shipping boxes with library materials; place boxes on pallets and move them using a pallet jack and forklift.
• Assign pull lists to student workers and monitor their preprocessing work for storage.
• Answer student employees’ questions using descriptive cataloging standards.
• Use the JLF and Evans Library online public access catalogs to verify holdings and update records when needed.
• Communicate with the storage facility and relocation coordinator at Texas A&M University Evans Library as needed.
• Copy catalog monograph and serial materials by interpreting bibliographic records and applying descriptive cataloging standards.
• Assist with projects to identify, correct, update, or delete erroneous or unnecessary bibliographic, holdings, or item records.
• Refer complex problems to appropriate library staff.
• Assist library patrons, answer questions, and provide guidance.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance; Texas A&M contributes to employee health and basic life premiums.
• 12–15 days of paid annual 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.
• Free exercise programs and release time.
• Free LinkedIn Learning training and webinars, plus limited financial support to attend conferences and workshops.
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while employed at Texas A&M.
• Living Well employee wellness program.

What This Job Offers

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