Associate Librarian and Director, Special Collections and Archives
- Employer
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Nov 16, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Professional Fields, Library & Information Sciences
- Employment Level
- Non-Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Job Title
Associate 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 application for Director of Special Collections and Archives, a non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of Associate Librarian. The Director of Special Collections and Archives 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 and supervising departmental personnel in processing, preserving, and describing collections according to professional standards and best practices, and in providing research assistance service to library users.
The successful candidate will identify goals and objectives, set policies, and assess departmental operations and services in the context of library and university mission, values, goals, and objectives. They will identify and implement new methods of delivering departmental operations and services within a changing technological environment.
The Director will work collaboratively with Dean of Libraries, Institutional Advancement, and Marketing and Communications to perform public outreach and networking activities. They will work closely with donors to identify and acquire unique and rare collections of 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 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, the 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.
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 in archival
management.
- At least five years of successful and progressively responsible
experience working in an academic special collections department or
archives.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and excellent
interpersonal skills, including a proven ability to collaborate
effectively with faculty, staff, and students.
- Demonstrated commitment to customer service, diversity &
inclusion, and an enthusiasm for identifying new opportunities to
enhance library services and build partnerships across
campus.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge and experience in most aspects of library
preservation practices, technologies, and methodologies, including
digital preservation.
- Outstanding donor relations and collection development
skills.
- Proven track record of fundraising and grant proposal
writing.
- Familiarity with Latinx history and archives, and experience
working with the Latinx community.
- Familiarity with trends in library technology related to
digitization.
- Experience with project management.
- 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.
- Supervisory experience.
All required documents requested must be submitted to be considered for the position.
TO APPLY: https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/careers/index
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 on November 15, 2021.
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-TAMUCC/Associate-Librarian-and-Director--Special-Collections-and-Archives_R-042149
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