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Library Associate, Archives & Special Collections 499404
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Position Number: 1120803
Location: Beaumont, TX
Position Type: Libraries

Library Associate, Archives & Special Collections 499404

Position Type: Staff

Position Number: 499404

Department: Library Services Dept

Job Summary/Basic Function:
Position Summary Information Job Summary / Basic Function:
The Library Associate performs professional and technical duties in support of the library's Archives and Special Collections department. This position reports directly to the University Archivist. The applicant must have advanced computer technical skills and an appreciation of history and preservation.

Responsibilities:

Works with digitization projects

Uploads computer files to archival software

Aids staff in troubleshooting computer challenges

Describes collections on archival software program CONTENTdm

Creates finding aids and box inventories

Maintains and enforces security procedures to ensure the safety of collections

Assists patrons in use of Special Collections and University Archives collections

Answers a variety of routine and complex reference questions

Must be willing to occasionally work in dusty areas on-campus and off-campus

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
A relevant undergraduate degree required

Experience:
Experience working with HTML and XML
Experience with digitization of documents, photographs, and rare books
Experience working with CONTENTdm
Experience with EAD editing in an XML editor environment
Experience working with image editing software (e.g. Adobe Photoshop)

Knowledge:
Knowledge of computer systems and software
Demonstrated knowledge of local, Texas, and Southern history

Skills:
Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Abilities:
Ability to work as team and individually with staff, students, and patrons in an academic environment
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

Preferred Qualifications:
Masters preferred

Knowledge:
Knowledge of computer systems and software
Demonstrated knowledge of local, Texas, and Southern history

Skills:
Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Abilities:
Ability to work as team and individually with staff, students, and patrons in an academic environment
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas SB 805, Section 657.003.

Security Sensitive Statement:
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Salary: $20,520

Work Hours:

Posting Date: 11/13/2017

Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:

To apply, visit https://jobs.lamar.edu/.

Lamar University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Lamar University not to discriminate on the basis of non-relevant criteria including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities, admissions or employment practices.