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Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree
• Skills in Microsoft Office 365 apps, particularly Excel and Word
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to set and accomplish goals independently
• Ability to work well with co-workers in a team environment
• Strong commitment to inclusivity, diversity, and life-long learning

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in history or English)
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Experience in an academic library, archive, or museum setting
• Experience troubleshooting hardware and software
• Capacity and commitment to engage independently in continuing professional development
• Demonstrated ability to work with patrons/customers and provide exceptional customer service

Primary Responsibilities

Function: Library Assistant for Archives based in Alpine, Texas.

Scope: This Library Assistant contributes to SRSU Library and Archives functions in areas of clerical service, customer service, processing of physical collections, cataloging physical collections, and other areas related to the Archives of the Big Bend in service of all SRSU campuses and researchers.

Duties Essential:

1. Participates in general maintenance and cataloging of physical collections, engaging with archivist(s), librarians, and library staff when necessary:

• Performs processing, box-listing, rehousing, and shelving new and legacy materials
• Responsible for routing physical materials through their lifecycle using Integrated Library System (ILS) modules in Cataloging
• Conducts collection inventories and records necessary metadata
• Files and tracks missing material reports
• Generates monthly usage reports
• Collects and monitors environmental data, including temperature, humidity, lighting, and pest reports, and reports changes to Head of Archives
• Assists Archivist with hiring, training, and evaluating part-time Student Assistant in Archives
• Assists Archives staff with Finding Aid creation and updates

1. Oversees procedures associated with making physical and electronic resource content available to library users:

• Trained to assist reading room users with handling procedures
• Trained to assist researchers, students, faculty, and staff in use of Library and Archives software and hardware
• Online Public Access Catalogs
• Digital Collections platforms
• Finding Aid, Inventory, & Locator List searches
• Microfilm machine and software
• User troubleshooting

1. Serves on University Committees, Staff Council, and other campus or professional groups in areas relevant to the position
2. Performs other reasonable duties as required by the supervisor; occasional evening and weekend duties may be required

Office Conditions: Service-oriented environment in direct and continual contact with the public. Position is security sensitive. Records may contain sensitive content or images. Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times. Daily conditions include consistent use of a keyboard and monitors, manual dexterity with delicate materials, lowering, lifting, and moving boxes up to 40 lbs., exposure to dust, mold, sharp edges, and fluorescent lighting.

Other Information

Texas Law requires a 60-day waiting period before new state employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply. It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job-related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and ancestry.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Letter of Intent

Optional Documents

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