Library Associate I (Circulation)
Prairie View A&M University
Library
Proposed Minimum Salary: $15.25 hourly
Job Location: Prairie View, Texas
Job Type: Staff
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.
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.
- 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 library, archive, museum, administrative/clerical, information technology, or customer service.
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:
- Ability to lift/ move medium weight boxes, books, heavy book truck or similar items.
- Ability to handle material which can contain dust or microscopic mold spores.
- Required to work evenings, Sunday through Thursday.
Job Posting Close Date: 09/15/2025
Required Attachments:
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
Application Submission Guidelines:
- All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.
- The required documents listed in the above Required Attachments section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-###-#### or ...@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.
- Background Check Requirements: 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.
For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses, and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master's degrees, and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of the first class in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System. The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research, and service. PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston.
Prairie View A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.
If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (936) ###-####.