Scholarly Communication Librarian, Assistant/Associate Librarian

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi; Corpus Christi (TX); Sur place; USD 56 000 - 63 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Mary and Jeff Bell Library at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi invites applications for a 12-month, non-tenure track Scholarly Communication Librarian at the rank of Assistant or Associate Librarian. This role leads scholarly communication services and outreach, fostering partnerships across campus and promoting open access and open education.

The librarian also contributes to information literacy instruction, research assistance, and ongoing scholarship activities while staying

Qualifications

• MLIS or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program; degree conferred at time of appointment.
• Knowledge of open access, open educational resources, research process, and scholarly communication roles.
• Effective communication skills, including ability to prepare and present reports and presentations.
• Ability to collaborate productively with faculty, staff, and students.
• Evidence of a deeply held commitment to customer service.

Responsabilités

• Grow scholarly digital collections at the Bell Library, including oversight of the TAMU-CC Repository.
• Liaise with campus units to solicit and promote use of scholarly content in the repository.
• Supervise the Institutional Repository Specialist.
• Collaborate with campus units on scholarly communication programs and initiatives.
• Provide outreach, education, and consultations on scholarly communication topics.
• Create and maintain web pages, research guides, and workshops for outreach and education.
• Lead open content sharing, open access, and author services such as rights and licensing.
• Provide leadership for open education initiatives with stakeholders.

Connaissances

Open access knowledge

Scholarly communication

Effective communication

Collaboration with faculty

Formation

Master of Library Science (ALA accredited)

Description du poste

Job Title

Scholarly Communication Librarian, Assistant/Associate Librarian

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

Library Operations Staff

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Mary and Jeff Bell Library at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi invites applications for a 12-month, non-tenure track, position of Scholarly Communication Librarian at the rank of Assistant or Associate Librarian. The Scholarly Communication Librarian provides leadership and support in the growth and maintenance of scholarly communication services at Bell Library. This librarian cultivates partnerships within the library and across campus to promote these services and provide outreach and education in areas of scholarly communication, open access, and open education. The librarian stays current with emerging technologies and research practices relevant to scholarly communication and participates in strategic planning for scholarly communication initiatives to further library and university goals. The librarian also belongs to an instruction team providing information literacy sessions, research assistance, and other learning support. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic and Minority Serving R2 Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. TAMU-CC is the only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast. With palm tree lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail and pristine views of the beach and bays, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a first-choice institution.

Responsibilities

• Works to grow scholarly digital collections at the Bell Library including oversight of the TAMU-CC Repository.
• Liaises with campus units to solicit, archive, and promote use of scholarly content in the repository.
• Supervises the Institutional Repository Specialist.
• Works in close cooperation with campus units on issues, programs, and initiatives related to scholarly communication.
• Provides outreach, education, and consultations for faculty, staff, and students on scholarly communication topics.
• Creates, updates, and maintains web pages, research guides, and workshops to support this outreach and education.
• Areas of focus include, but are not limited to, open content sharing, open access, and author services such as author rights, copyright guidance, creative commons licensing, impact, and researcher profiles.
• Provides leadership, vision, and support for the library’s open education initiatives in collaboration with various stakeholders.
• Advises faculty in the discovery, creation, dissemination, adoption, and evaluation of open and affordable course content.
• Maintains current awareness of developments in the field of open education
• Provides reference assistance through various channels.
• Serves on an instruction team providing information literacy sessions, consulting with students, maintaining subject guides, and exploring opportunities for online point-of-need tutorials.
• Consults on collection management issues.
• Increases professional competence through formal or informal study and professional development activities and is encouraged to develop a record of scholarship/creative activity.
• Serves on library, university, and/or professional committees.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master of Library Science or equivalent from an ALA accredited program. Degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.
• Knowledge of open access, open educational resources, the research process, current issues in scholarly communication and the role of libraries and librarians in supporting scholarly practices.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to successfully prepare and present reports and presentations.
• Ability to collaborate productively with faculty, staff, and students.
• Evidence of a deeply held commitment to customer service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of relevant experience in an academic library environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency with digital content management or repository systems, rights management, and academic publishing practices.
• Evidence of leadership, entrepreneurship, and initiative.
• Evidence of creativity in developing products and services.
• Analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage long-term projects successfully.
• Familiarity with one (1) or more major descriptive metadata standards (Dublin Core, EAD, METS, or others).
• Experience with supporting faculty in using or creating open educational resources.
• Experience providing reference services in an academic library setting.
• Experience providing information literacy instruction.
• Demonstrated contributions to the profession with scholarly publications and/or presentations and active participation in professional organizations.

Salary

Assistant Librarian Rank - $56,000.04/Annually

Associate Librarian Rank - $63,000.00/Annually

NOTE: Salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience and is paid on a monthly basis over the appointment period.

Additional Information

This position is open until filled.

Review of applications to begin December 1, 2026.

NOTE: Employment may be impacted by the Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025 and the moratorium issued by Texas Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026.

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.

Welcome and thank you for your interest in a career with Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic Serving Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since 1947.

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi is an Equal Opportunity / Veterans / Disability Employer.

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