Library Associate I (Circulation - Northwest Houston Center)

Job Title

Library Associate I (Circulation - Northwest Houston Center)

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Library

Proposed Minimum Salary

$15.25 hourly

Job Location

Houston, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Library Associate I (Circulation - Northwest Houston Center), under general supervision, provides advanced customer support and performs complex library functions in one or more library units. The Northwest Houston Center (NWHC) is located at 9449 Grant Road Houston, Texas.

This position may pay more than the salary listed above depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.  

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, and help users with minor queries they may have regarding printing, photocopying and scanning documents.

• Supervising student assistants.

• Assisting in compiling circulation statistics

• Supervise the maintenance of the library stacks.

• Assisting patrons with locating books.

• Assisting and executing 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

• Help with compiling libguides when called upon.

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

• Monitor 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.

• Serving on library committees when called upon.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Seven years of Library, or Archive, or museum, or administrative/clerical, or Information technology, or customer service related experience

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 Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• 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:

• Ability to lift light objects under 40 lbs.

• Work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.

Job Posting Close Date:  

• 10/02/2025 

 

Required Attachments: 

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box.  Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional. 

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae 

• Cover Letter 

 

Application Submission Guidelines:  

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