Library Associate – Pearland Campus (Part-Time)

The Library Associate is responsible for providing UHCL Pearland Library users with services and information with accuracy and promptness. Uses library software to process item loans, returns, and requests. Uses the online catalog system, the university website, and the broader internet to locate resources and information, and assists patrons in their use as appropriate. Performs other additional assigned tasks, such as troubleshooting equipment. Must be able to work a flexible schedule. Will be required to regularly work independently as the only person on duty in the library, and also work collegially with other employees at Pearland Campus and library employees at UHCL campus.

Duties:

• Performs all service desk duties including checking in and out materials using the library’s automated patron database/catalog system (Alma), maintains patron records, and explains library policies to patrons.
• Assists patrons in the use of online resources, including library research databases, library catalog, and the internet, to find information. Refers patrons to research librarians as appropriate.
• Participates in the direction, training, and supervision of student technicians in the library. Works with other Pearland library staff to ensure student technician skills are learned and retained.
• Receives and processes requested materials from other UH-system libraries for pickup at Pearland Library. Returns items to other libraries via courier.
• Collects, processes, and maintains the library and personal faculty materials for Reserve collection.
• Maintains functionality of library machines (Computers, scanners, printer). Performs troubleshooting to resolve issues that do not require a technician. Reports problems to appropriate personnel.
• Receives money for fines and lost and paid books. Makes deposits from collected money. Maintains records needed for reports. Participates in committee work at Pearland Campus as opportunities arise.
• Ensures library closing procedures are completed at library closing each day, and performs other duties as assigned.

Required:

1. Bachelor’s degree.

2. Minimum two years of library, office, or customer service experience.

3. Excellent knowledge of Alma (automated circulation system) in order to answer patron questions and locate information.

4. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

5. Knowledge of the Library of Congress and Dewey catalog classification systems.

6. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

7. Excellent interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities in working with patrons and staff. Must be able to display friendliness, tact, and diplomacy to library patrons and to direct library student techs.

8. Ability to work a flexible schedule.

9. Ability to troubleshoot copier and scanning machines for problems not requiring a technician.

10. Ability to multitask, organize and prioritize tasks as necessary as well as the ability to work unsupervised at night and on weekends.

11. Familiarity with style formats commonly used in academia (APA, MLA).

Desired:

Experience with an integrated library system.

Experience in library public services.

Part-time position with benefits. Background check required. To apply, please complete the online application and attach a resume. Applications without the required documents will be considered incomplete and disqualified.

This position is located at the UHCL Pearland Location at 1200 Pearland Pkwy, TX 77581