Library Associate ; Circulation

Library Associate I (Circulation)

Agency Prairie View A&M University

Department Library

Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate

Job Location Prairie View, Texas

Job Type Staff

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

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.

• 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.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Seven years of related experience in a public or academic library or archive.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

03/05/2026

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

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