Academic Information & Research Librarian

Texas A&M University; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

East Texas A&M University Library is seeking a Research & Instruction Librarian to lead the information literacy program, coordinate instruction, and support undergraduate and graduate research across departments.

The role focuses on developing learning outcomes, assessing initiatives, and partnering with faculty to enhance scholarly resources and student success. Strong collaboration, teaching, and research support are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and project management skills.
• Willingness to travel and work beyond normal hours.
• Multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and implements an engaging information literacy program and develops student learning outcomes.
• Assesses the effectiveness of the literacy program’s strategies and initiatives in support of student success.
• Develops and implements policies, procedures, programs, and partnerships to build and improve research skills and integrates information literacy components within courses, curriculum, and the LMS.
• Creates standards for teaching and learning materials and oversees the creation and maintenance of digital learning objects.
• Serves as primary contact for early college high school students.
• Provides library instruction, develops and creates print and online instructional materials, plans and conducts classes and workshops, and integrates multi-literacies into teaching, learning, and research activities.
• Provides research assistance (in-person, phone, chat, email, video conferencing, etc.) and serves as a subject librarian to a designated college/academic department.
• Collaborates with colleagues and faculty to facilitate collection development to align scholarly resources with teaching and research needs.
• Plans and participates in engagement activities and events and fosters collaborations with students, faculty, and staff in support of student success and retention.
• Participates in the assessment of research and user engagement activities.
• Serves on library and university committees.
• Participates in continuing education and professional development opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Travel willingness

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

MLS degree

Tools

SpringShare

Adobe Creative Cloud

Camtasia

Articulate

D2L

Blackboard

Canvas

Job description

East Texas A&M University Library is seeking a Research & Instruction Librarian to lead the information literacy program, coordinate instruction, and support undergraduate and graduate research across departments.

The role focuses on developing learning outcomes, assessing initiatives, and partnering with faculty to enhance scholarly resources and student success. Strong collaboration, teaching, and research support are essential.