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LAYIQ - Library Specialist I at Texas A&M University System

Prior experience in a library.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
Knowledge of email, word processing, spreadsheet applications and internet searches.
Good interpersonal skills.
Reliable attendance.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Physical Requirements
Ability to move medium weight boxes, books, heavy book truck or similar items.
Ability to handle material which can contain dust or microscopic mold spores.
Essential Duties/Tasks
Desk Operations - Provides basic front service desk coverage and assists with general operations during late evening and overnight hours at both the Annex and Evans AskUs Service desks. Provides basic assistance in accessing resources. Uses library computer system to charge/discharge materials (books, laptops, etc.), audiovisual and course reserve materials to users. Demonstrates basic conflict resolution skills with users. May close the library building. Collaborates with other weekdays, early morning and night/weekend support staff. Provides best service possible to library users through participatory decision-making and implementation of operations and guidelines. Supports quality of work life initiatives and attends library and unit meetings and training as needed. Conducts information interviews with library patrons and assists them in understanding the library systems. Gives directional assistance in accessing needed resources. Explain library guidelines and procedures. Provides effective referrals to unit supervisors or other library service desks as appropriate. Explains availability of library resources. Uses the public online catalog to direct users to materials in the collection. Directs users to services available on the library web site.
Building Safety & Security - Assists with ensuring the building’s safety and security during the late evening and overnight hours. Assists in monitoring the front doors. Assists in making rounds and monitoring the public environment and responds to disruptions. Straightens public areas. Assists in enforcing food/drink and noise guidelines. Documents emergencies/mishaps/unusual situations and act as proctor in the event of an emergency.
PM Desk Duties - Monitors re-shelving activities during evening hours to ensure the timely return to the shelves of materials used by patrons. Assigns work tasks/ projects to student employees. Processes and files loose leaf materials.
Service Desk backup - Provides desk support to other Library service point locations across campus as needed and assists with covering for staff shortages and/or special hours (one example is extended hours for finals).
Emergency Response - Responds and takes appropriate action when security and/or fire alarms are set off or other building crises occur. Facilitates safe evacuation. May implement administrative Call Tree. Performs post event department checks, as appropriate.
Who We Are
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
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