Library Associate I (Circulation)

Job Title

Library Associate I (Circulation)

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Library

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

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Important Immigration information:

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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Please Note: The salary is determined in accordance with the University's compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates' education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.

The Library Associate I (Circulation), under general supervision, provides advanced customer support and performs complex library functions in one or more library units. May supervise subordinate staff and student employees.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the efficient operation of the circulation desk, charging and discharging library materials and equipment.

• Answering questions on research resources and databases.

• Instructing library customers on accessing library online catalogs, research guides, physical collections and other electronic reference databases.

• Providing fax service.

• Supervising student assistants.

• Assisting in compiling circulation statistics

• Supervising the maintenance of the library stacks.

• Assisting patrons with locating books.

• Assisting and execute activities related to library fines and billings for the Circulation Department.

• Handling interlibrary loan and document delivery requests.

• Processing course reserve material, both paper and electronic.

• Assisting in opening and securing the building.

• Making sure announcements are made on time.

• Assisting with creation and maintenance of public displays and bulletin/notice boards

• Assisting with opening and set up of library events rooms.

• Monitoring the use of the group study areas.

• Attending meetings and assist with library events and programs.

• Pursuing opportunities for professional development, including workshops, conferences, seminars, and specialized training classes.

• Serve on departmental, library, or university committees when called upon

• Performing other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Seven years of related experience in a public or academic library or archive.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

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

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Basic keyboarding skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• An Associate degree or equivalent qualification.

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

• Independence and initiative in setting priorities.

• Decision-making or problem solving that requires use of discretionary judgment.

• Knowledge of Sierra or other ILS Library Systems.

Other Requirements: