Open Access Scholarly Communications Librarian (Asst/Assoc)

Texas A&M University System; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, part of the Texas A&M University System, invites applications for a 12-month Scholarly Communication Librarian at the Assistant or Associate Librarian rank. The role leads scholarly communication services, including open access and open education initiatives, and collaborates across campus on outreach and education.

The position sits in the Bell Library, joining an instruction team to support information literacy, research assistance, and scholarly

Qualifications

• M.L.S. or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program, conferred by appointment time.
• Knowledge of open access, open educational resources, and scholarly communication issues.
• Strong written and oral communication skills for reports and presentations.
• Ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, and students and provide excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Grow scholarly digital collections, oversee the Institutional Repository.
• Provide outreach and consultations on scholarly communication topics.
• Create and maintain web pages, guides, and workshops to support outreach and education.
• Advise on open and affordable course content and open education initiatives.
• Participate in instruction team activities, information literacy sessions, and reference services.

Skills

Open access knowledge

Communication

Collaboration

Customer service

Education

M.L.S. or equivalent (ALA-accredited)

Tools

Repository systems

Metadata standards

Job description

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, part of the Texas A&M University System, invites applications for a 12-month Scholarly Communication Librarian at the Assistant or Associate Librarian rank. The role leads scholarly communication services, including open access and open education initiatives, and collaborates across campus on outreach and education.

The position sits in the Bell Library, joining an instruction team to support information literacy, research assistance, and scholarly