Librarian, Reference & Collection Development

COLLEGE OF MAINLAND; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 53,532 - 72,269; Full time

Job summary

College of the Mainland in Texas City seeks a Librarian, Reference & Collection Development to deliver reference services and library instruction for students, faculty and staff. You will assist users, guide research and support distance education.

You will coordinate the library's book and eBook collections, manage budgets, and analyze usage statistics. Familiarity with ALMA/PRIMO ILS, LibGuides and LibAnswers, and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• ALA accredited Master\'s Degree in Library Science.
• Two years’ experience in library reference services in a college setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide reference services for students, faculty and staff in person and online, including virtual reference such as LibAnswers.
• Provide library instruction to students, faculty and staff in person and online in library instruction classes and the library web site such as LibGuides, collaborating with faulty as needed.
• Coordinates the development and inventory of the library’s book and eBook collections; prepares and manages the book budget; maintains and analyzes statistics on usage and align spending with need; promotes the book and eBook collection through the library site, book displays, emails and social media; solicits faculty suggestions for the collection.
• Coordinates library services for Distance Education students in the course management system, collaborating with faulty as needed, surveys online students on library services and resources.
• Promotes library resources to faculty, staff and students through various methods including direct outreach, event planning, contributing to the library newsletter, social media and other opportunities as they arise.
• Coordinates the annual survey of user satisfaction of library services and materials.
• Works with the Acquisition Library Technician.
• Participates in writing and managing grants when relevant and appropriate.
• Participates in professional development and continuing education activities.
• Participates in library organizations and serves on college committees as appropriate.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Required to work every other Saturday (9 am – 1 pm) and occasional nights.

Skills

Library instruction

Reference services

Collection development

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Word processing

Data analysis

LibGuides

LibAnswers

ALMA/PRIMO

Reports

Education

ALA accredited Master\'s Degree in Library Science

Tools

ALMA/PRIMO ILS

Library databases

Job description

Librarian, Reference & Collection Development

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Our goal at College of the Mainland is to attract a highly qualified and high-performing workforce by providing fair and equitable compensation. Each position is assigned a pay class and corresponding salary range. The midpoint is normally the highest salary at which candidates are hired. Please NOTE: All applications must contain complete job histories, which include job title, dates of employment (month/year), name of employer, supervisor’s name and phone numbers and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be considered incomplete. Applications with “See attached” or “See resume” will not be accepted in lieu of a complete application. Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state “unknown” for any incomplete fields. A scanned copy of unofficial transcript(s) must be attached to the online application.

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number AS507P

Position Title

Position Title Librarian, Reference & Collection Development

Contract Length 12 months

Class Summary

Responsible for performing various professional duties in support of library services for students, faculty and staff.

Candidates Eligible to Apply

Candidates Eligible to Apply Internal/External

Position Type

Position Type Exempt Staff

Employment Status

Employment Status Full Time

Position Funding Type

Position Funding Type Regular

ALA accredited Master’s Degree in Library Science.

Preferred Education/Training/Experience

Two years’ experience in library reference services in a college setting.

- Principles and practices of library services in a variety of areas;
- Familiarity with Integrated library systems ( ILS );
- Familiarity with customer service;
- Training/experience using databases, catalogs, Internet for research;
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills;
- Record keeping procedures;
- Prioritizing work and performing multiple tasks;
- Knowledge of word processing software.

Preferred Knowledge & Skills

- Instructing students, staff and faculty in the use of library resources;
- Experience with LibGuides and LibAnswers;
- Experience with collection development;
- Experience with promoting library services via social media;
- Experience using Integrated library systems ( ILS ), ALMA / PRIMO preferred;
- Preparing a variety of reports;
- Knowledge of spreadsheet and database software.

Licensing/Certification Requirements

none

Job Duties

Provides reference services for students, faculty and staff in person and online, including virtual reference such as LibAnswers.
Provides library instruction to students, faculty and staff in person and online in library instruction classes and the library web site such as LibGuides, collaborating with faulty as needed.
Coordinates the development and inventory of the library’s book and eBook collections; prepares and manages the book budget; maintains and analyzes statistics on usage and align spending with need; promotes the book and eBook collection through the library site, book displays, emails and social media; solicits faculty suggestions for the collection.
Coordinates library services for Distance Education students in the course management system, collaborating with faulty as needed, surveys online students on library services and resources.
Promotes library resources to faculty, staff and students through various methods including direct outreach, event planning, contributing to the library newsletter, social media and other opportunities as they arise.
Coordinates the annual survey of user satisfaction of library services and materials.
Works with the Acquisition Library Technician.
Participates in writing and managing grants when relevant and appropriate.
Participates in professional development and continuing education activities.
Participates in library organizations and serves on college committees as appropriate.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Required to work every other Saturday (9 am – 1 pm) and occasional nights.

Physical Requirements

- Some or limited physical effort required.
- No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
- Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Minimum Salary Range

Minimum Salary Range $53,532

Mid Point Salary Range

Mid Point Salary Range .

Maximum Salary Range

Maximum Salary Range $72,269

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 01/15/2026

Posting Close Date

Posting Will Be Open Until Filled

Posting Will Be Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

Our goal at College of the Mainland is to attract a highly qualified and high-performing workforce by providing fair and equitable compensation. Each position is assigned a pay class and corresponding salary range. The midpoint is normally the highest salary at which candidates are hired.

Please NOTE : All applications must contain complete job histories, which include job title, dates of employment (month/year), name of employer, supervisor’s name and phone numbers and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be considered incomplete. Applications with “See attached” or “See resume” will not be accepted in lieu of a complete application. Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state “unknown” for any incomplete fields. A scanned copy of unofficial transcript(s) must be attached to the online application.

EEO Statement

College of the Mainland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, disability or veteran status.

College of the Mainland does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of its programs and activities, as specified by federal laws and regulations within Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and 1992.

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Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have an ALA accredited Master\'s Degree in Library Science?

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts (1 of 3)

Optional Documents

• Additional Transcripts (2 of 3)
• Additional Transcripts (3 of 3)

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