Library Specialist II - Resources & Metadata Management

Job Title:

Library Specialist II – Resources & Metadata Management

Department:
Library Operations, Agency:
West Texas A&M University,

Location:

Canyon, Texas, Job Type: Staff

Proposed Minimum Salary: $15.34 hourly

• Participates in copy cataloging of new books.
• Searches for bibliographic records in the international bibliographic utility (OCLC).
• Edits bibliographic records according to local standards.
• Transfers bibliographic records into Alma.
• Participates in all aspects of inventory and physical processing of library materials.
• Prints, matches, and applies call number labels to library materials.
• Determines appropriate physical processing for library materials.
• Programs and attaches security tags.
• Reinstates and transfers materials from all library departments.
• Withdraws library materials according to university and state discard procedures.
• Performs bibliographic database maintenance in Alma—edits, updates, and deletes bibliographic records, holding records, and item records.
• Participates in Unit Resource Operations.
• Receives new items to add to the library’s collections.
• Receives gift items for potential addition to the library’s collections.
• Participates in research and review of materials donated to the library, consulting with liaison librarians regarding the addition of gift items.
• Processes and ships books not added to the library collection, as well as withdrawn books, to Better World Books.
• Compiles monthly and annual statistics for the Resources & Metadata Management Unit.
• Contributes to unit documentation, including manuals, checklists, and procedures.
• May supervise student employees.
• May serve on library, university, or external committees.
• May assist with moving furniture or equipment for library events.
• Maintains 100% compliance with timely completion of required System, University, and job‑specific online training courses.

• High School diploma or equivalent, plus a combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge and experience with email, spreadsheet, and word processing applications, including basic keyboarding skills.
• Ability to move medium‑weight boxes, furniture, books, and heavy book trucks or similar items.
• Ability to handle materials containing dust or microscopic mold spores.
• Physical demands: ability to perform the essential functions listed above, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience working in a library.
• Experience using an automated library system.
• Familiarity with library operations.

Equal Opportunity /Veterans/Disability Employer.