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

University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

19h•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. The University of Texas at Austin, a top-10 engineering school, is located in Austin, Texas, a city known for its innovation and vibrant culture. The Center for Transportation Research (CTR) is a multidisciplinary research institute within the Cockrell School of Engineering. UT Austin offers a dynamic work environment and a gateway to local culture, with a commitment to making a lasting impact.

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

Work with researchers to correct Section 508 accessibility issues in Adobe Acrobat or Microsoft Word for new research project reports approved by TxDOT.
Add remediated research project reports to the library catalog.
Monthly, review a list from TxDOT of changes made to TxDOT research projects and update the library's TxDOT research projects database and the TRB's Research in Progress (RiP) database.
Catalog newly active TxDOT research projects.
Prepare a monthly MPR report to TxDOT detailing library activities, which involves searching the library catalog and website, and updating library spreadsheets and the MPR report template.
Notify each library staff member that the MPR is available on UT Box for input regarding their tasks.
Prepare a report of recently cataloged publications for a distribution list of subscribers in Microsoft Outlook.
Scan hard copy materials that are not copyright protected, including older TxDOT Research Reports not currently in the digital library catalogue, and other materials as directed by TxDOT.
Monitor the CTR Library email account for reference questions and reply in a timely manner, including requests for copies of reports or journal articles, literature searches, and general inquiries.
Perform 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