Stacks Assistant

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet university requirements for operating university vehicles.
• Ability to accurately communicate with stakeholders, follow written and verbal instructions, and adhere to established procedures.
• Ability to use computers and learn job-related software applications.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and perform work with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in history, anthropology, information sciences, art history or related field.
• Experience working in a library, archives, museum, records management, or similar collections-based environment.
• Experience providing customer service in a public-facing environment.
• Experience handling rare, archival, special collections, or preservation-sensitive materials.
• Demonstrated ability to organize work, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Texas State University Libraries is seeking a Stacks Assistant. This position supports the day-to-day operations of the Archives and Research Center ( ARC ), the University Libraries’ off-site, climate-controlled collections storage facility. This position is responsible for the accurate retrieval, transport, shelving, and distribution of physical materials to ensure timely access to resources for patrons, researchers, and staff. The Stacks Assistant helps maintain the organization, security, and preservation of library, archives, and special collections materials while providing responsive customer service and supporting efficient access to a wide range of research resources.

The primary work location for this position is the Texas State University Archives and Research Center ( ARC ) located at STAR Park.

• Frequently lifts, carries, and positions collection materials and storage containers weighing 45 pounds individually and occasionally up to 80 pounds as a team lift or using mechanical assistance while on a lifted platform at 30+ feet. Use of personal fall arrest systems ( PFAS ) and specialized safety equipment is strictly required and provided.
• Retrieve, shelve, re-file, and prepare library, archives, and special collections materials within a high-density, temperature-controlled storage environment with temperatures at approximately 50°F.
• Transport collections materials between the Archives and Research Center, library locations, and other designated facilities.
• Provide courteous customer service and respond to inquiries from patrons, researchers, faculty, staff, and visitors in person, on the phone, and through email communications.
• Process incoming collections materials, including preparing, labeling, inventorying, and tracking materials for storage.
• Maintain accurate inventory, location, and circulation records using established collection management systems.
• Operate delivery vehicles, order pickers, and material-handling equipment in accordance with safety procedures.
• Support circulation, interlibrary loan, reading room, and research access requests by retrieving and preparing materials for use.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and secure work environment while assisting with special projects and operational initiatives
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 10/14/2026

Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight)

Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight) 10/27/2026

Open Until Filled No

Normal Work Days

Normal Work Hours Start 8:00AM

Normal Work Hours…