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Associate/Senior Librarian and Director, Special Collections and Archives

Employer
Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
Location
Texas, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Jan 17, 2023

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Job Title
Associate/Senior Librarian and Director, Special Collections and Archives

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

The Mary and Jeff Bell Library at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi invites applications for the Director of Special Collections and Archives, a non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of Associate or Senior Librarian. Rank will be determined upon qualifications and experience. The Director will provide leadership, vision, and support for the Special Collections and Archives Department. They will ensure the accessibility of research collections in a variety of formats by leading department personnel in the acquisition, preservation, processing, and cataloging of collections according to professional standards and best practices, and in providing research assistance service to library users.

The successful candidate will identify departmental goals and objectives and provide leadership in fulfilling them. They will formulate and implement policies; and evaluate departmental operations and services in the context of library and university mission, values, and goals. The Director will manage and evaluate the work of the unit's faculty and staff positions, facilitating their professional growth, and encouraging participatory leadership within the unit.

The Director will work collaboratively with the Dean of University Libraries, Institutional Advancement, and Marketing and Communications to participate in public outreach and networking activities. They will work with the Dean to pursue opportunities to support and expand the work of Special Collections through foundations and fundraising. The Director will seek grants and other external funding in support of departmental initiatives and collections and administer grants awarded.

The new Director will join the team at an exciting time - offering leadership and development in the establishment of a strategic new location in a University building in downtown Corpus Christi. They will build and maintain relationships throughout the campus and local community to increase their connection and engagement, actively pursuing undocumented and underrepresented histories. The Director will work closely with donors to identify and acquire unique and rare materials related to the development of the South Texas region and will develop community access to and support for the collection through contacts with and presentations to community members.

As with all faculty librarian positions at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, the Director of Special Collections and Archives will participate in professional and scholarly activity and will serve on library, university, and professional committees.

About Our Collections

Special Collections and Archives has a growing body of papers of individuals, organizations, and institutions that reflects the development of our urban area and surrounding region. Such records, totaling over 320 collections, include those of civic and political leaders, businesspeople, writers, as well as everyday families. Flagship collections include the papers of Daniel E. Kilgore (1921-1995), who was a longtime certified public account in Corpus Christi, renown Texana collector, and past president of the Texas State Historical Association; Blucher family and other prominent surveying families, providing over 100 years of surveying history documenting the land development and land rights of South Texas; and Dr. Hector P. Garcia (1914-1996), a Corpus Christi physician, founder of the American G.I. Forum, and legendary community leader. He ranks as one of the most important figures in Mexican American history. His papers comprise one of the most valuable resources in existence on the Mexican American experience during the last half of the twentieth century.
  • Over 20,000 books, periodicals, and other printed primary and secondary items
  • An estimated 9,000 linear feet of archives and manuscript materials, including photographs and oral history interviews
  • Thousands of maps, many of which document the surveying and development of South Texas
  • Manuscript materials and university records in digital formats as well


About the Library

The Mary and Jeff Bell Library provides resources and services to assist users with their research and information needs. Over ½ million physical items are listed in the online catalog, and many more items are accessible through our electronic resources. Over 300 online databases and more than 100,000 electronic journals contain scholarly material to assist students in completing research projects or assignments. The Library provides both in-person and virtual reference service, research skills and information literacy instruction, interlibrary loan, a makerspace lab, and over 170 computers for research and coursework. Special Collections and Archives houses a wealth of resources focusing on Corpus Christi, Coastal Bend, and South Texas.

The Bell Library is committed to TAMU-CC's identity as a Hispanic-Serving Institution that embraces diversity. Our goal is to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone we serve can seek knowledge and growth without barriers. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate their ability to contribute to the diversity and mission of our university.

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. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. 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.

Required Qualifications:
  • Master of Library Science or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program with a specialization in Archival Studies or an advanced degree in a related discipline with formal training and demonstrated experience in archival management.
  • A minimum of five years of professional experience leading special collections/archival services/operations and demonstrated evidence of progressively increasing scope of supervisory and management responsibility in an academic or research library or similar institution.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills, including a proven ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and students.
  • Distinguished scholarship and/or professional accomplishments meriting appointment in rank.
  • Demonstrated commitment to customer service, diversity, inclusion, and an enthusiasm for identifying new opportunities to enhance library services and build partnerships across campus.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience with: 1. Archival content management systems such as ArchivesSpace 2. Digital formats and standards such as XML, EAD, DACS, and Dublin Core 3. Metadata best practices and control for special collections and archives 4. Management and preservation of collections in a variety of formats, including manuscripts, maps, photographs, audio, and digital files


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Outstanding donor relations and collection development skills.
  • Proven track record of fundraising and grant proposal writing.
  • Familiarity with the rich cultural history of South Texas.
  • Ability to be actively engaged with the community and with local, regional, and national organizations related to special collections and archives.
  • Familiarity with trends in technology related to the digitization of special collections and archives materials.
  • Demonstrated ability and experience in planning and overseeing complex projects, meeting deadlines, and prioritizing work in alignment with the goals of the unit, library, and university.


TO APPLY: https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/careers/index

All required documentation must be submitted to be considered for the position.

A completed application will include:

1. A letter of application.

2. A current curriculum vitae.

3. A list of three professional references including name, address, title, telephone number and email contact information.

The posting will remain open until a finalist has been selected. Review of applications will begin Friday, December 2, 2022.

Minimum starting salary: $75,000. Salary will be determined upon qualifications and experience.

From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.


To apply, visit https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMUCC_External/job/Corpus-Christi-TX/Associate-Senior-Librarian-and-Director--Special-Collections-and-Archives_R-055778



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