Assistant Librarian - Reference Librarian (Part-Time) at Texas A&M University - Central Texas in Killeen, Texas

Job Description:

Job TitleAssistant Librarian - Reference Librarian (Part-Time)
AgencyTexas A&M University - Central Texas
DepartmentLibrary Services
Proposed Minimum Salary$22.00 hourly
Job LocationKilleen, Texas
Job TypeTemporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)
Job Description

The Assistant Librarian- Reference (part-time) under general supervision, analyzes clientele needs, interprets University Library & Archives resources, and facilitates their use by students, faculty, support staff, and other members of the academic community.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any US employer. The department is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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  Facilitates the use of library and archives resources, including the online library catalog, electronic databases, print and non-print indexes, abstracts, reference materials, and online and Internet resources.

  
  


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  Provides advanced customer service, including using virtual reference and chat support venues for library users.

  
  


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  Conducts clientele interviews to recommend effective and appropriate information resources.

  
  


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  Responds to escalated requests for assistance and more complex, non-routine resource questions as a subject matter expert. Refers to sources, places, and individuals when local sources are insufficient.

  
  


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  Provides explanations and instructions for department/unit employees. Provides support for a range of in-depth, specialized questions in research resources and databases.

  
  


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  Creates and edits departmental publications, as requested.

  
  


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  Analyzes and organizes operations and determines problem resolutions.

  
  


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  Provides staffing for the research help desk during evening and weekend hours as assigned.

  
  

This represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

Education - Master's degree in Library Science or Master of Library and Information Science or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Requirements:

Experience - Two years in an academic library, public library, specialized library, archive, or other related educational setting. Professional library experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Communication and interpersonal skills. Commitment to providing excellent customer service. Ability to take initiative.

Supervision Received/Given:

This position has limited supervision of employees during scheduled evening or weekend hours. Unexpected issues will be communicated to the assigned manager in a timely manner.

Other Requirements

Physical Requirements - 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.

Scheduling Requirements- Typically on Sundays from 12PM-6PM.

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.