Posting Details
Come and join the Bearkat community!
Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.
SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.
Posting Information
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Requisition
202400132S

Title
Library Assistant II - Archive Assistant

FLSA status
Non-Exempt

Hiring Salary

This position is a pay grade 2. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/636763.pdf
Occupational Category
Clerical

Department
Newton Gresham Library

Division
Division of Academic Affairs

Open Date
04/16/2024

Open Until Filled
Yes

Educational and Experience Requirement

Associates degree, 60 college hours, with no experience required. Library experience would be helpful.
Nature & Purpose of Position

Assists with sorting, organizing, and digitizing documents and images in SHSU University Archives. Provides staffing support for SHSU University Archives as the assistant to the University Archivist. Provides back-up to University Archivist in patron services and instruction in absence of the library associate. Position involves detailed preservation, processing, and description of archival materials and general interaction with the researching public. Provides responsible technical, supervisory, and public services skills necessary in the operation of a specific work unit in the university library. Responsible for performing specialized duties requiring advanced operational skills and technical knowledge of library practices and procedures.
Primary Responsibilities

Works with the University Archivist to sort, organize, and provide access to items and collections located in SHSU University Archives at Newton Gresham Library. Assists students, faculty, staff, and community patrons with locating and interpreting information resources located in University Archives and Newton Gresham Library. Adheres to the policies and procedures for SHSU University Archives. Under the supervision of the University Archivist, this position organizes and describes University Archives material. Performs routine preservation work as needed. Assists with creating finding aids of archival materials according to archival best practices and metadata standards to be uploaded to SHSU's ArchiveSpace database. Creates and describes digital objects/collections for ContentDM as needed. Periodically assists with planning and installing library exhibits. Aids with supervision of student assistant(s) in the absence of the University Archivist. Performs other duties as assigned.
Other Specifications

Familiarity with scanning. Must have computer skills and an ability to learn new programs. Must be detail oriented. A willingness to work with others because some projects may be large-scale with lengthy duration. Must be able to prioritize, exercise initiative, use good judgement, and work independently. Must be able to carry boxes, load and push book trucks, and shelve books.
Work schedules are generally 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (40 hours per week). However, work schedules may vary according to library needs which include evening work and weekends. This position is in a controlled environment where the temperature and humidity remain constant for the preservation of the archival collection. Periodically, this position may work with materials that contain dust and mold.
Up to 20% of this position, over the fiscal year during off-peak periods, may be performed remotely as determined by the supervisor.
Full Time Part Time
Full Time

Position Number
Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/38849
EEO Statement
EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.
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