[Eril-l] Job opening: Director of Resource Management & Discovery, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi

[Hiatt, Derrik]

The Mary and Jeff Bell Library at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC) invites applications for the Director of Resource Management & Discovery at the rank of Associate Librarian. This is a non-tenure track faculty librarian position.

Responsibilities include:

  *   Provides leadership for the Resource Management & Discovery Department.

  *   Coordinates all aspects of resource acquisitions, including overseeing ordering and receiving of library materials in all formats and order types. Collaborates with the Assistant Dean of Libraries and the Library Finance, Planning, and Assessment Manager to manage the library materials budget.
  *   Coordinates library collection management projects. Provides leadership in developing and delivering the library's e-resource and journal collections.
  *   Serves as general administrator for the library management system and discovery system (Alma/Summon).
  *   Serves as a subject liaison and participates in subject-area collection development and departmental liaison work, including research consultations, instruction, maintaining subject guides, etc.
  *   Participates in research and scholarly/creative activities and serves on library, university, and/or professional committees.

For full job description and to apply, see https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/careers/index.php, position R-047057. Applicants must submit a cover letter, current CV, and contact information for 3 professional references. The job posting will remain open until a finalist has been selected. Review of applications will begin on Friday, March 25, 2022.

Required Qualifications:

  *   Master's degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution.
  *   At least 5 years progressively responsible experience as a technical services librarian (cataloging, acquisitions, serials, and/or electronic resources) in an academic library.
  *   Supervisory experience.
  *   Familiarity with collection management in an academic library, including library collection budgets.
  *   Planning and leadership skills, with the ability to function independently, take initiative, and set goals and priorities in a dynamic environment
  *   Demonstrated commitment to service excellence, diversity & inclusion, and a patron-centered approach to library technical services.
  *   Evidence of effective communication and interpersonal and collaborative skills.
Preferred Qualifications:

  *   Experience managing continuing resources and/or monograph acquisitions.
  *   Experience implementing or administering the Alma library services platform.
  *   Experience maintaining a library catalog discovery service (e.g., Summon, Primo).
  *   Experience managing a library materials budget.
  *   Demonstrated ability to thrive in a continually-changing environment.

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. 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.

The Mary and Jeff 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.

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.
If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (361) 825-2630.

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C. Derrik Hiatt
Assistant Dean
Mary and Jeff Bell Library
Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi
derrik.hiatt at tamucc.edu<mailto:derrik.hiatt at tamucc.edu>
(361) 825-2355

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