Library Research Associate - Evenings

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The Library Research Associate-Evenings at East Texas A&M University (ETAMU) is responsible for providing advanced customer services, resources, basic research assistance and coordinating access services operations during evening hours. As a proud member of the third-largest institution in The Texas A&M University System, ETAMU fosters a strong professional environment that supports career growth and academic excellence. ETAMU is a fast-growing public university with a strong reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and student success. With over 140+ degree programs, a 20:1 student-to-faculty ratio, and nationally ranked online and graduate programs, ETAMU is committed to transforming lives through quality education. Our employees benefit from a collaborative community, cutting-edge research opportunities, and outstanding resources. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Directs evening library operations, manages shift responsibilities in assigned access services functional areas (circulation, technology, spaces, course reserves, etc.), and provides service desk coverage. Coordinates with Access Services Lead to ensure facility is operational, properly staffed, and that hours of operation are observed; ensures that conditions are conducive to a positive learning environment; reports problems affecting library operations to Access Services Lead. Provides onboarding support, general work training, guidance, supervision assistance, and directs activities of students and graduate assistants. Follows a Monday-Friday (12:00 pm - 9:00 pm) schedule during fall/spring semesters, with a modified schedule during intersession and summer months. Manages the course reserves, ensures copyright compliance, and serves as the primary contact for faculty. Serves as first point of contact for library visitors during evening shifts, accurately communicates policies and procedures regarding services, collections, spaces, technology, equipment, and media. Answers basic reference questions through in-person and virtual service points, triaging more advanced questions to the appropriate Research and Instruction Librarian. Provides project management for special projects, collection maintenance, shelving, relocation and deselection of materials, communicates expectations and project goals to student employees, ensures projects are completed within established deadlines. Performs regular facility checks every two hours, documenting and reporting service issues, repairs and building maintenance issues, security concerns, and emergency issues. Submits end of shift and incident reports daily to the Access Services Lead, keeps team members update

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Job Title Library Research Associate - Evenings Agency East Texas A&M University Department Library Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Commerce, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process the "My Experience " page has a section provided " Attachments (Resume/CV, References, Cover letter, etc.) " to upload required documents. Use the Upload button to add each document. You will be able to upload up to 5 documents. Be aware that the maximum size allowed for any one document is 5MB. All documents must be electronically submitted through the Texas A&M Online Employment Services website to be considered. Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration. Please do not withdraw your application in an attempt to upload a missing document, instead please email HR for help. Please provide the following documents : Cover Letter Resume/CV Three professional references with complete contact information (Unsolicited letters of recommendation will not be considered). Transcripts (Unofficial will be accepted with application. Official transcripts are required upon acceptance of verbal offer). If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator. If you need assistance, please contact us at HR.Hiring@tamuc.edu A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee. In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

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