Research & Instruction Librarian

Texas A&M University System; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

East Texas A&M University is seeking a Research & Instruction Librarian to provide research assistance and instruction for undergraduates, graduates, and faculty, with emphasis on coordinating a multi-literacy program.

As a member of the Library, you will contribute to collection development and collaborate across departments to enhance student success and engagement in a lively academic environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel and work beyond normal hours as needed.
• Valid driver's license.

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 policies and programs to build and improve research skills within courses and LMS.
• Oversees digital learning objects and supports early college high school students.
• Provides library instruction and creates instructional materials across formats.
• Provides research assistance and serves as a subject librarian to a designated college/academic department.
• Collaborates to align resources with teaching and research needs and participates in engagement activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

MLS / Masters in Library Science

Tools

SpringShare

Adobe Creative Cloud

Camtasia

Articulate

LMS (D2L/Canvas/BB)

Job description

Job Title

Research & Instruction Librarian

Agency

East Texas A&M University

Department

Library

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Commerce, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

SUMMARY:

The Research and Instruction Librarian is responsible for providing general and advanced discipline-specific research assistance and instruction services to undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff of a designated college, including collection development and engagement, with a focus on coordinating and assessing the multi-literacy program. As a proud member of the third-largest institution in the Texas A&M University System, ETAMU fosters a strong professional environment that supports career growth and academic excellence.

ETAMU is a fast-growing public university with a strong reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and student success. With over 140+ degree programs, a 20:1 student-to-faculty ratio, and nationally ranked online and graduate programs, ETAMU is committed to transforming lives through quality education. Our employees benefit from a collaborative community, cutting-edge research opportunities, and outstanding resources.

DUTIES & 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 learning management system (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 the teaching, learning, and research activities of the university.
• 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 the teaching and research needs of the university and college.
• 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.

  MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Education: Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program.
  • Experience / Knowledge / Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills. Attention to detail and project management skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to: Excel individually and as a team member. Travel as needed. Work beyond normal office hours (evenings, nights, and weekends) as needed. Multitask and work cooperatively with others. Adapt to a changing library environment.
  • Licensing/Professional Certifications: Valid driver's license.
  • Physical Requirements: Ability to move medium-weight boxes, books, heavy book truck, or similar items.
  • Other Requirements: Ability to handle material that can contain dust or microscopic mold spores.

  PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE:

  • One or more years of post-MLS experience in research services (research, reference, instruction) in an academic library.
  • Experience developing online learning materials with e-learning technologies/software and other platforms (SpringShare, Adobe Creative Cloud, Camtasia, Articulate, etc.).
  • Experience with instructional and universal design and active learning techniques.
  • Experience with learning management systems (D2L, Blackboard, Canvas, etc.), emerging related technologies (Artificial Intelligence, augmented reality gamification, etc.), and ADA guidelines.
  • Experience with instructional planning and design in an academic setting (ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education).
  • Experience in assessing the effectiveness of library services and initiatives.

  SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:

  Graduate Assistants and Student Workers.

  All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

  Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.