Library Specialist II- Special Collections A&M System Member : West Texas A&M University Department : Library Operations Job Category : Other or Not Specified Job Type : Staff Location : Canyon Proposed Minimum Salary : $11.46 hourly Job Requisition Number : R-008635 Security Sensitive? : Yes Job Title Library Specialist II- Special Collections Agency West Texas A&M University Department Library Operations Proposed Minimum Salary $11.46 hourly Job Location Canyon, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Assists with the processing of collections in Special Collections. Includes re-shelving and basic preservation techniques. Provides reference assistance for Special Collections. Assists in developing Special Collections' exhibits. At times may assist with University Archives. Supervises student assistant(s). Must be detail oriented and be able to multi task, take initiative and prioritize. Job Performed: * Provides reference assistance to library patrons and staff in locating and retrieving materials in Special Collections. * While assisting patrons, applies discretion and integrity in guarding patron's rights. * Processes and maintains collections in the Special Collections. * Creates spreadsheets and forms relating to Special Collections. * Assists with preparation of exhibits in Frank M. Blackburn Room, the Texas Poets' Corner, and online exhibits. * Performs basic preservation techniques: basic book repair, minor mending of paper, basic cleaning of materials in Special Collections. * Supervises student assistant(s) working with Special Collections. * Maintains and designs web pages for Special Collections.

• Scans materials on Kic Scanner for patrons, preservation use copy, and/or online exhibits. * At times may assist with University Archives.
• This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of the job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. * Other duties as assigned. Necessary Qualifications: * High school diploma or GED. * One year of related library experience. * Knowledge of word processing, and spreadsheet application. * Knowledge of email and library online research databases.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. * Basic keyboarding skills. * Ability to lift moderately heavy objects. * Ability to exert heavy force. * The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * This position may supervise employees. * Ability to handle material containing dust or microscopic mole spores. Applicant Instructions: The following documents must be attached to be considered for this position: * Cover Letter * Resume * Three references Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page before continuing through the application. Though the attachment box is labeled "CV/Resume," more than one attachment may be uploaded. Once you have submitted your application, you may no longer add documents. If you need assistance with downloading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at HR@wtamu.edu. Texas law requires that males age 18 through 25 be properly registered with the Selective Service System. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.