Job Title

　　Library Specialist I

　　Agency

　　Texas A&M University

　　Department

　　Libraries

　　Proposed Minimum Salary

　　$15.85 hourly

　　Job Location

　　College Station, Texas

　　Job Type

　　Staff

　　Job Description

　　Our Commitment

　　Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & identities. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

　　Who We Are

　　The Libraries are the indispensable hub of discovery, learning and creativity with the teaching and research that goes on in the colleges and academic departments. We offer rich and extraordinary collections at the University Libraries. The Libraries resources and services enable and support the University missions of teaching, research, and service. Learn more about our various libraries at https://library.tamu.edu .

　　What We Want

　　The Library Specialist I will be responsible for placing basic one-time orders for library materials that are received through the Library’s Suggest a Purchase Program. Assists in placing orders for materials that require licensing. If this job description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

　　What You Need to Know

　　Starting Salary: $15.85 per hour

　　Required Education and Experience:

　　High school diploma or equivalent

　　One year of related library, office or customer service experience

　　Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

　　Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

　　Ability to move medium weight boxes, books, heavy book truck or similar items

　　Ability to handle material which can contain dust or microscopic mold spores

　　Knowledge of email, spreadsheet applications and library online research database searches and/or processing

　　Good interpersonal skills

　　Attention to detail

　　Reliable attendance

　　Excellent communication and customer service skills.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Ordering Library Materials: Places basic one-time orders for library materials that are received through the Library’s Suggest a Purchase Program or via email directly from a staff member on behalf of the requestor. Uses FOLIO (Library’s service program), GOBI (Library’s main monograph vendor), OCLC to place orders. Processes all orders via GOBI. This includes the ordering of ebooks, including e-textbooks, and some print books. Communicates with requestor, keeping them informed of the status. Uses the established standards for accuracy, timeliness, and good financial practices. May interact with publishers and vendors for ordering, and staff within Monograph Acquisitions to complete the ordering process. Refers advanced and complex ordering issues to LAII. Coordinates with LAII regarding ordering priorities. Meets production deadlines for school and fiscal calendars.

　　Ordering Other Materials: Purchases replacements for lost titles, books selected by librarians for collections, TAMU press titles, and various other specific requests/lists. These will be via selections on GOBI, email lists, or spreadsheets.

　　Ordering Involving Licensing: Assists in placing orders for materials that require licensing (such as DVDs and streaming media) using e-mail, telephone, and fax machine. Learns and uses knowledge of the acquisitions and business operations standard procedures. Refers work related to licensing to LAII and Coordinator of Acquisitions in order to resolve licensing questions and requirements for licensing purchases. Scans licenses and input data into CORAL for tracking and usage purposes.

　　Teamwork: Cross trains on all duties within the Acquisitions Team. Works and supports a team environment to complete tasks in a timely, consistent, financially sound and accurate fashion. Works with staff from across the Libraries to order user-requested materials. Attends and participates in departmental and interdepartmental meetings, committees, task forces, etc. May attend workshops to enhance skills and p erforms other duties as assigned.

　　Why Texas A&M University? Texas A&M University is committed to enriching

　　the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & identities. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

　　We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

　　Health (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/medical/) , dental (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/dental/) , vision (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/vision-insurance/) , life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/life-add/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

　　12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays

　　Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation each (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) month

　　Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

　　Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)

　　Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

　　Employee Tuition Assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance/) and Educational Release time (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/educational.html) for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

　　Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

　　All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

　　Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

　　Howdy and thank you for your interest in a career with Texas A&M University. As the flagship campus of The Texas A&M University System, we are located in College Station, Texas with a student population of more than 74,000 and nearly 14,000 faculty and staff.The Spirit of Aggieland is unmistakable. We are a unique American institution, fostering a culture of friendliness, compassion and respect for one another. Our unique history and rich traditions make Texas A&M special.From our benefits package and professional development opportunities to our retirement programs, Texas A&M is a great place to work. Your path to a great career starts here!Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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