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Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on Texas A&M University’s Medical Sciences Library (MSL) by supporting the College of Dentistry community in Dallas, Texas?

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Library Associate to join our MSL team in an onsite role that blends independence, engagement, and collaboration. As the driving force behind library services for the College of Dentistry, you will have the unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant campus community, forging connections and fostering a spirit of learning and discovery. This role calls for a highly motivated individual who thrives on working independently and can seamlessly integrate into the culture of the college. You'll provide critical support to faculty, staff, and students, ensuring access to comprehensive resources and innovative solutions tailored to the needs of the campus. If you’re ready to embrace a role where your contributions enrich the academic journey and you become an integral part of the environment, we want you on our team. This is your chance to make a difference—apply today!

Opportunities to Contribute:

• Acts as initial information point for the Medical Sciences Library (MSL) at the Dallas campus.

• Communicates with faculty, staff, and students, and utilizes advanced skills to answer their information needs in person, online, and by phone.

• Provides advanced circulation assistance.

• Provides advanced instruction on a variety of electronic and print information sources available throughout the library.

• Uses advanced reference tools and databases to answer users’ routine and complex questions and refers patrons to the librarians for professional research needs.

• Communicates regularly with Client Services at College Station, peers at regional sites, and the client services coordinator to address library resources, client requests, usage, space management, and problem-solving needs.

• Collaborates with Client Services at College Station and regional staff to manage and maintain onsite collections, circulation, reserves, and policies, ensuring seamless delivery of resources and services.

• Represents the library at the assigned locations and serves as embedded staff.

• Participate in location specific student events and introduces library services to Dallas patrons.

• Takes the lead on finding opportunities to improve services and the library for clients at assigned location.

Salary Rate: $22.82/hr

Location: This position is located onsite in Dallas, Texas.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Seven years’ experience in a public, academic or specialized library or archive.

A well-qualified candidate will also possess:

• Bachelor’s Degree.

• Library Support Staff Certification from ALA.

• Previous work experience in a medical library or academic setting.

• Previous work experience at a remote location and/or being the sole staff.

• Thorough knowledge of library functions and expert knowledge of unit functions.

• Knowledge of health sciences literature, dentistry, and/or medical terminology.

• Knowledge of complex and varied library online research database searches and/or processing.

• Two years TAMU experience as a Library Specialist III.

• Strong communication, customer service, planning, and interpersonal skills

• Proficiency in email, word processing, spreadsheet applications

• Attention to detail, accuracy, and adaptability in a changing work environment

• Conflict resolution skills.

• Ability to think critically and have good decision-making skills.

• Reliable attendance and a commitment to excellence in client support

What You Need to Do:

Apply! Submitting a cover letter, resume’/CV to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. The Libraries are the indispensable hub of discovery, learning and creativity with the teaching and research that goes on in the colleges and academic departments. We offer rich and extraordinary collections at the University Libraries. The Libraries’ resources and services enable and support the University missions of teaching, research, and service. Learn more about our various libraries at https://library.tamu.edu

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.