Chambers Library - Library Specialist I at University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond, Oklahoma

Job Description:

Job Details

Job Location: Main Campus - Edmond, OK

Position Type: Staff

Salary Range: $17.21 - $17.21 Hourly

Job Category: OTRS Non-classified

Position Classification

Regular, full-time, hourly, non-exempt and benefit-eligible staff position. For more benefit information visit Why Work at UCO?

General Schedule

Position typically works Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm in-office at UCO's main campus in Edmond, Oklahoma.

Position Overview & Job Duties:

The Library Specialist provides specialized, in-depth services to Library patrons by responding to inquiries and providing requested library information resources utilizing a variety of electronic and print resources. The Library Specialist typically performs a variety of complex operations or services related to a particular collection, branch library, or technical area. The Library Specialist interacts with fellow Library employees, other employees on campus, faculty, and students, and may interact with colleagues of other libraries statewide or with library vendors.

This position provides professional expertise in the services and projects of the Archives and Special Collections department.

• Works collaboratively within the department to determine appropriate approaches to preparing collections for use.


• Processes manuscript collections utilizing standard best practices.


• Creates and maintains accessible, retrievable computer archives and databases incorporating current advances in electric storage technology.


• Research and records origin and historical significance of archival materials seeking information from various sources with a critical eye.


• Assists in the preparation of inventories, guides, indexes and other appropriate finding aids in digital format for efficient access.


• Assists with maintenance of donor information and files.


• Serves on the department's reference desk assisting with research services for students, faculty, staff, and other patrons needing archival materials.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Experience Required

Bachelor's degree in job related field or 4+ years of work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience handling art and artifacts.

Qualifications/Experience Preferred

• Two years supervisory experience.


• Experience working in academic libraries.


• Artifact and art storage handling experience.


• Loan management experience.


• Exhibit preparation, design, and curation experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Knowledge of Windows-based computer applications and Microsoft Office applications. Knowledge of library information systems and electronic databases. The ability to present complex information clearly.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.