Library Technical Associate, Center for Transportation Resarch at Cockrell School of Engineering

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Library Technical Associate provides assistance to patrons including print and online materials at a library specializing in transportation engineering and planning research. The role also provides assistance to library staff to support clerical, reference, technical, web, scanning, and circulation duties.

Requirements

Completion of a High school degree or GED and 2 years’ full-time work experience.
Ability to use a computer and software, including Adobe Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.
Strong written and communication skills.
Demonstrated organizational skills, attention to detail, and accuracy in physical and digital file management.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines.
Ability to learn and apply digital accessibility standards and remediate processes.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in fields related to information, history, mathematics or logic.
Two years’ full-time equivalent experience working in a library.
Experience performing library literature searches or cataloging.
Knowledge of accessibility standards such as WCAG 2.1/2.2, ADA, and Section 508.

Responsibilities

When new research project reports are approved by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), work with researchers to correct any Section 508 accessibility issues identified in Adobe Acrobat or Microsoft Word.
After remediating research project reports, add the reports to the library catalog.
Monthly, review a list from TxDOT of changes made to TxDOT research projects and will update the library's TxDOT research projects database and the Transportation Research Board's (TRB) Research in Progress (RiP) database to reflect any changes. This includes cataloging newly active TxDOT research projects.
Prepares an MPR to report library activities each month to TxDOT. This requires searching the library catalog and website and updating library spreadsheets and the MPR report template. Each library staff member will be notified that the MPR is available on UT Box for input regarding the Tasks on which they worked during the past month.
Prepares a report of publications recently cataloged by the library to a distribution list of subscribers in Microsoft Outlook.
Scans hard copy materials that are not copyright protected including older TxDOT Research Reports not currently included in the digital library catalogue. Other materials might require scanning as directed by TxDOT.
Monitors the CTR Library email account for reference questions and replies in a timely manner. Reference questions include requests for copies of reports or journal articles, literature searches, and general inquiries.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8.25% employer matching funds
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
Tuition assistance
Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card