Library Specialist II - Resources & Metadata Management

Job Title: Library Specialist II – Resources & Metadata Management Department: Library Operations, Agency: West Texas A&M University, Location: Canyon, Texas, Job Type: Staff Proposed Minimum Salary: $15.34 hourly Responsibilities Participates in copy cataloging of new books. Searches for bibliographic records in the international bibliographic utility (OCLC). Edits bibliographic records according to local standards. Transfers bibliographic records into Alma. Participates in all aspects of inventory and physical processing of library materials. Prints, matches, and applies call number labels to library materials. Determines appropriate physical processing for library materials. Programs and attaches security tags. Reinstates and transfers materials from all library departments. Withdraws library materials according to university and state discard procedures. Performs bibliographic database maintenance in Alma—edits, updates, and deletes bibliographic records, holding records, and item records. Participates in Unit Resource Operations. Receives new items to add to the library’s collections. Receives gift items for potential addition to the library’s collections. Participates in research and review of materials donated to the library, consulting with liaison librarians regarding the addition of gift items. Processes and ships books not added to the library collection, as well as withdrawn books, to Better World Books. Compiles monthly and annual statistics for the Resources & Metadata Management Unit. Contributes to unit documentation, including manuals, checklists, and procedures. May supervise student employees. May serve on library, university, or external committees. May assist with moving furniture or equipment for library events. Maintains 100% compliance with timely completion of required System, University, and job‑specific online training courses. Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent, plus a combination of education and experience. Knowledge and experience with email, spreadsheet, and word processing applications, including basic keyboarding skills. Ability to move medium‑weight boxes, furniture, books, and heavy book trucks or similar items. Ability to handle materials containing dust or microscopic mold spores. Physical demands: ability to perform the essential functions listed above, with or without reasonable accommodation. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree. Supervisory experience. Experience working in a library. Experience using an automated library system. Familiarity with library operations. Equal Opportunity /Veterans/Disability Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr