Law Library Associate

Lubbock

41364BR

Law Library

Position Description

This position holds responsibilities that may involve supervision of a work unit and/or the undertaking of specialized work requiring a high level of expertise, such as cataloging or processing of manuscript collections. This title is reserved for use in the TTU Law Library.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

Major/Essential Functions

• Provides circulation services to patrons. Assists the circulation student workers as needed. (20%)
• Maintains and updates all records in the Integrated Library System (ILS), including item records, holding records, serial check-in records, and microfiche records. (20%)
• Assists with the management of the physical collection, including conducting an ongoing inventory of the physical collection, shelving and dressing items to maintain a user-friendly collection, binding and repairing items as needed, maintaining the physical layout of the microfiche collection and assisting patrons with its use. (20%)
• Assists with the management of all Law Library spaces, including reviewing supplies and unlocking classrooms as needed. (20%)
• Coordinate the sorting, delivery, and pick up of incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries to the law school (10%)
• Coordinates ILL services for patrons. (5%)
• Claims materials not received with designated claim time cycles. (5%)

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree plus two years work experience. Relevant, specialized work experience may substitute for education on a year for year basis. Additional job-related education may substitute for required experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Meticulous attention to details.
• Ability to perform complex problem-solving and use professional judgement.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.
• Ability to learn and effectively use the Integrated Library System (ILS).
• Advanced proficiency in data entry and word processing.
• Ability to repeatedly lift and carry materials weighing in excess of 20- 30 lbs.
• Ability to repeatedly walk up and down stairs to various parts of the building.

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Minimum Hire Rate

17.77

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

Travel Required

None

Shift

Other

Schedule Details

Monday - Friday: 10:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Library Staff

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.