Library Assistant - Archives
Sul Ross State University

Job Info

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Job Title:

Library Assistant - Archives

Location:

Alpine

Department:

Library General Operations

Posting Date:

08/22/2023

Until Filled:

Yes

Salary:

$32,781

Required:

· 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 and attention to detail and accuracy.
· Ability to set and accomplish goals independently.
· Work well with co-workers in a team environment/
· Ability to work independently and as a team member on a variety of projects both ongoing and
special.
· Strong commitment to inclusivity, diversity, life-long learning, and a desire to work in and foster a
collaborative, respectful culture.

Preferred:

· Bachelor's degree (preferably in history or English).
· Bilingual in Spanish · Experience in 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:Duties Essential: (60%) Participates in general maintenance and cataloging of physical collections, engaging with archivist(s), librarians, and library staff when necessary.
o Performs processing, box-listing, rehousing, and shelving new and legacy materials
o Responsible for routing physical materials through their lifecycle using Integrated Library System
(lLS) modules in Cataloging.
o Conducts collection inventories and records necessary metadata.
o Files and tracks missing material reports
o Generates monthly usage reports.
o Collect and monitor environmental data, including temperature, humidity, lighting, and pest
reports, and report changes to Head of Archives.
o Assists Archivist with hiring, training, and evaluating part-time Student Assistant in Archives
o Assists Archives staff with Finding Aid creation and updates.

(30%) Oversees procedures associated with making physical and electronic resource content available to library users.
o Trained to assist reading room users with handling procedures.
o Trained to assist researchers, students, faculty, and staff in use of Library and Archives software and hardware, referring to relevant Archivist or Librarian when necessary.
· Online Public Access Catalogs
· Digital Collections platforms
· Finding Aid, Inventory, & Locator List searches
· Microfilm machine and software
· User troubleshooting

(5%) Serves on University Committees, Staff Council, and other campus or professional groups in areas relevant to the position.

(5%) 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. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at https://srinfo.sulross.edu/udps/The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 432-837-8424 or emailing stulife@sulross.edu

About SRSU:

Sul Ross State University Alpine Campus is in the Scenic Davis Mountains of West Texas, is a member of the Texas State University System, is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate, Bachelor's, and Master's degrees, and has an enrollment of approximately 2,000 students of campus in Alpine, Texas. At an elevation of 4,480 feet, and on the periphery of the Chihuahuan Desert, Alpine enjoys mild winters and cool summers. Davis Mountains State Park, Fort Davis National Historic Site, Big Bend National Park, and Guadalupe Mountains National Park are all within one to three hours driving distance from Alpine.

The SRSU campuses in Del Rio, Eagle Pass, and Uvalde comprise Rio Grande College. RGC offers upper-level courses leading to bachelor's degrees as well as master's degree programs and works closely with its partner institution, Southwest Texas Junior College, to provide a seamless transition to RGC for their students. All RGC students hold an Associate degree from an accredited institution or they have completed 42 semester credit hours of transferable work.

More information is available regarding Sul Ross State University and position openings See http://www.sulross.edu our website.

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