Scholarly Communication Librarian - Open Access Lead

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

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Open access knowledge

Scholarly communication

Effective communication

Collaboration with faculty

Education

Master of Library Science (ALA accredited)

Job description

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