Library Assistant - Archives

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.