LIBRARY ASSISTANT I

Job description

Position Information


Posting NumberSRGV8427

Working TitleLIBRARY ASSISTANT I

Number of Vacancies1

LocationEdinburg, Texas

DepartmentUniversity Library

FTE1

FLSANon-Exempt

Scope of Job
To provide specialized non-professional library skills within a technical services or public services unit of the University library or in a departmental library.

Responsible for performing non-professional duties requiring operational skills and basic knowledge of library practices and procedures.

Description of Duties
• Assists patrons with library electronic databases and search tools including online catalog.

• Assists patrons with check-in and check-out of library books and equipment.

• Performs bibliographic verification for ordering, cataloging, and interlibrary loan.

• Responsible for processing orders and cancellations.

• Processes library books and periodicals.

• Assists at reference or service desk.

• Maintains library shelves in proper order and assists patrons in locating materials.

• Assists patrons with use of library equipment.

• Receives mail and shipments.

• Evaluates and handles patron inquiries and complaints.

• Inputs data into databases and spreadsheets.

• Assists Librarians in gathering information.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received
Direct supervision from the assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given
Supervises assigned staff.

Required Education
High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education
N/A

Licenses/Certifications
None.

Required Experience
Two (2) years of general office related experience.

Preferred Experience
Two (2) years of library experience.

Equipment
Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required.

Must be able to stoop and reach in order to lift books to stock shelves, lift boxes of books and other library materials, and push carts and dollies loaded with library materials.

Working Conditions
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties.

Ability to assist patrons with library electronic databases and search tools including online catalog.

Must possess good writing, communication, and organizational skills.

Ability to work with library Millennium system and Library of Congress classification system.

Other

Physical Capabilities
N/A

Employment CategoryFull-Time

Minimum SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Position Available Date07/29/2025

Grant Funded PositionNo

If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date


Posting Detail Information


EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status.

In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment.

We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants
Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application.

The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission.

We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.

Additional Information
UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ).

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .

Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/48016


Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).



+ * Are you a current UTRGV employee?

+ Yes

+ No


+ * Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?

+ Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions


+ * Please select your highest level of completed education.

+ 6th grade education

+ 10th grade education

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours

+ Bachelors Degree from an accredited university

+ Masters Degree from an accredited university

+ Ph. D.

or other terminal degree from an accredited university

+ None of the above


+ * Please provide the field of study for your education:
(Open Ended Question)

+ * Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year

+ 2 years

+ 3 years

+ 4 years

+ 5 years

+ 6 years

+ 7 years

+ 8 years

+ 9 years

+ 10 years

+ Over 10 years


+ * Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?

+ Yes

+ No


Applicant Documents
Required Documents

+ Resume

Optional Documents

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Unofficial Transcripts

+ Reference Letter 1

+ Reference Letter 2

+ Reference Letter 3

+ Certifications and Licenses

+ Training Certificates

+ Other Document

+ List of 3 References

+ Unofficial Transcripts 2

+ Unofficial Transcripts 3

+ Letter of Interest

+ Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

+ Additional Document

Required Skill Profession

Other General