What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Services Librarian and Associate Librarian position at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi?
Job Title
Public Services Librarian and Associate Librarian
Agency
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Department
Library Operations Staff
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Corpus Christi, Texas
Job Type
Faculty
Job Description
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic and Minority Serving 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. With palm tree-lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail and a university beach, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is the only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast.
This position is primarily responsible for providing oversight for Access Services, including circulation, course reserves, interlibrary loan, and reference services, along with other responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates the library’s reference service, including scheduling, employee training, and service evaluation.
- Serves as the manager for the library’s LibAnswers platform and provides training and support on that platform for other library staff.
- Creates resources to assist others in providing high-quality reference services and plans continuing education and training opportunities for reference staff.
- Provides reference services via chat, phone, email, and in person.
- As a member of an instruction team, provides information literacy instruction sessions both in-person and online, and creates lesson plans, learning objects, and assessments as needed.
- Coordinates Access Services functions, serving as supervisor for three (3) full-time staff in circulation, course reserves, and interlibrary loan services.
- Maintains familiarity with the fulfillment functions of the library management system, the course reserves platform, and the interlibrary loan program, being able to perform basic day-to-day tasks associated with these services when the respective staff member is absent.
- Creates and updates policies and procedures as necessary in consultation with Access Services staff, Director of User & Research Services, and library administration.
- Addresses service and personnel issues as necessary to promote smooth operations and maintain a high standard of customer care.
- 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 duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Library Science or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program.
- At least five (5) years post-MLS work experience in an academic library. At least one (1) year of relevant academic library experience in a public services capacity.
- Evidence of leadership, entrepreneurship, and initiative.
- Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills and willingness to experiment with new methods and technologies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with library colleagues, faculty, staff, and students.
Preferred Qualifications
- Three (3) years of relevant academic library experience in a public services capacity.
- Supervisory experience.
- Experience providing reference services in multiple modalities.
- Experience with Springhare’s LibAnswers platform.
- Experience with ExLibris Alma, Leganto, and/or OCLC Tipasa.
- Experience developing and teaching library instruction sessions.
- Experience with coordinating a program or service, including assessment.
- Experience with non-traditional and/or first-generation college students.
- Demonstrated contribution to the profession, including scholarly publications and/or presentations and service to professional organizations.
TO APPLY:
https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/careers/index
A completed application will include:
- A letter of application.
- A current curriculum vitae.
- A list of three (3) professional references including name, address, title, telephone number and email contact information.
All required documents requested must be submitted to be considered for the position.
Please submit your application by 02/05/2025.
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.
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