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 assisting in providing scanning and quality control activities for the Libraries’ reformatted content. This position will perform image correction and digitization activities. In addition, they will assist in maintaining project workflow and responding to resources questions for the Preservation Unit. The Library Specialist I will supervise student employees. 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

　　Preferred Education and Experience:

　　Experience with digital photography and/or using digitization equipment

　　Previous team leader or supervisory experience

　　Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and determine project urgency

　　Ability to maintain a positive, engaged attitude while performing repetitive tasks

　　Willingness to learn new software and methodologies

　　Responsibilities:

　　Quality Control: Assists with quality assurance and quality control activities for digital images for the Libraries digital collections. Acts as resource and answers questions or resolves scanning issues with student employees on digitization projects. Guides the student employees on the scanning of Library materials. Trains student employees on scanning equipment and software. Performs routine/standard adjustments/corrections of digital images (e.g. crop, align, tone/color corrections, etc.) to ensure quality.

　　Project Workflow: Assists with maintaining scanning project workflows and tracks progress. Assigns daily tasks and schedules student time on various scanners to maximize scanner usage, workflow efficiency and time availability for digitization projects. Creates and maintains documentation .

　　Student Supervision: Hires, trains, supervises, coaches, evaluates, processes timesheets and directs workflow.

　　Digitization: Assists with scanning activities on various types of library and archival materials. Maintains digitization procedures and capabilities using all of the unit's digitization equipment in accordance with established standards 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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