Job Title Library Associate I Agency Texas A&M University Department Libraries Proposed Minimum Salary $22.82 hourly Job Location Galveston, 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 pers p ectives, talents & lived experience s . Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our corevalues which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. Who We Are We are the ocean campus of Texas A&M University at Galveston. Our employees come from throughout the world, with many different perspectives, talents, lived experiences, and interests. Aggies by the Sea promote a welcoming and highly productive work environment. We support the university’s goals to recruit and retain a quality workforce and encourage life-long learning practices. We will do our part to assist you in your new position and encourage you to take advantage of training and development opportunities that are available to help you be successful. What We Want The Library Associate I is responsible for providing complex front desk coverage and serving as the initial information point of contact for the Galveston Library in person, online/virtual or by telephone, Monday – Thursday 3 pm – 1 am. Provides advanced frontline user assistance in circulation, reference information, and document delivery services. Instructs and informs users on the variety of available tools and their use. Serves as the library staff liaison to the Texas A&M University - Galveston campus in collaboration with the Galveston librarians. Supervises student employees. What You Need to Know Salary: $22.82 an hour Schedule: Must be able to work Monday – Thursday 3 pm to 1 am. Must be able to adjust schedule on an occasional basis to help cover during extended hours or in the event of an emergency. Location: This position is located at Texas A&M University's Galveston campus. Required Education and Experience: + High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience + Seven years of related experience in a public, academic, or specialized library or archive Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: + Thorough knowledge of library functions and expert knowledge of unit functions + Knowledge of email, word processing, spreadsheets and complex and varied library online research database searches and/or processing + Strong interpersonal, conflict resolution, and problem solving skills + Excellent communication and customer service skills + Reliable attendance + Attention to detail and accuracy + Ability to move moderate weight boxes, books, and a heavy book truck or similar items + Ability to handle material which can contain dust or microscopic mold spores Preferred Qualifications: + Experience working in an academic setting + Ability to think critically + Good decision making Responsibilities: + Library Service Contact: Acts as initial information point at the library on the Galveston campus. Provides advanced circulation assistance. Keeps daily statistics on number and types of client inquiries. Provides advanced assistance on a variety of electronic and print information sources available throughout the library. Uses advances reference tools and databases to answer users' questions and refers patrons to the librarians for professional research needs. Interprets, explains, applies, and enforces library policies. Communicates with faculty, staff, and students, and utilizes advanced skills to answer their information needs. Provides student referrals to campus partners. Ensures safety and emergency procedures are followed in the library. Communicates safety or facility issues and o ffi ce supply or equipment needs to appropriate campus departments. Resolves equipment and related technical problems. + College Station Collaboration/Site Processing: Collaborates with appropriate College Station and Galveston librarians to manage and maintain circulation work fl ows, course reserves collections, technology check-out, interlibrary loan requests, and borrowing policies. Maintains daily operational work fl ows in library technology platforms for circulation, course reserves, interlibrary loan, and space reservations. Works collaboratively with appropriate parties based in College Station to ensure consistent and effective delivery of library services and resources. Serves as a resource person for Galveston library student employees. + Student Supervision: Posts jobs in Jobs for Aggies, reviews applications, schedules interviews, and coordinates the hiring process for new student employees. Approves timesheets and evaluates student employees. Oversees and trains student employees for the unit. + Teamwork and Remote Location Liaison: Communicates regularly with appropriate library units at the College Station libraries and people located at regional sites with regards to library resources and services. Participates in meetings and provides feedback on services needed for assigned locations. Communicates with AskUs Director and related library administrators in the University Libraries regarding library usage and space, and any problem-solving needs. Works with Galveston librarians to represent the library. Participates in location speci fi c student events and introduces basic library services to patrons and prospective students. Finds and recommends opportunities to improve services and the library at the Galveston location and performs other duties as assigned. Why Texas A&M University? We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  + Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) 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 (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html)   each month + Automatically enrollment in the  Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx) + 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 + Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance)   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee + Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees ​ 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.