Assistant Librarian - Faculty

Job Title

Assistant Librarian - Faculty

Agency

Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Department

Library Operations

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Kingsville, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Assistant Librarian - Reference & Access Services Librarian 

Responsibilities: Texas A & M University-Kingsville seeks a dynamic, service-oriented, Librarian to provide leadership for the Access Services Department (circulation, reserves, shelving, and interlibrary loan) as well as providing reference and instructional services to a diverse university community. Under the direction of the Head of Library Systems, this full time, fixed-term position is responsible for the hiring, training, supervision and evaluation of three full-time positions, and a varying number of student staff; coordination of circulation desk scheduling for a 100-service hour week; interpretation and enforcement of library policies and the coordination of the automated circulation and reserve systems. In addition, this position will provide reference assistance in person, by phone and online including some evening and weekend hours.

Education: MLS or equivalent from an American Library Association accredited program required. 

Qualifications: Experience with and understanding of academic library circulation systems. Ability to manage effectively. Working knowledge of web page authoring, presentation and office suite applications. Effective written and oral communication skills and ability to provide reference instruction. Ability to multi-task and work effectively independently and in a team environment. 

Desired: Two years of circulation experience in an academic library. 

Application deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants must apply online through the University's Employment System website. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for at least three references who may be asked for a letter of recommendation. Requests for further information may be sent to Genaro Medrano, Search Committee Chairperson, James C. Jernigan Library, 700 University Blvd., MSC 197, Kingsville, Tx 78363-8202.

Prior to issuing a letter of appointment, official transcripts must be received directly from each degree-­granting institution by the Office of the Provost, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, 700 University Blvd., MSC 102, Kingsville, Tx, 78363-8202. 

If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator (AACRAO) http://www.aacrao.org/credential/index.htm.

Selected candidate must pass a pre-employment background investigation to be hired for this position. 

University & Community: Texas A&M University-Kingsville, a part of the Texas A&M University System, is a majority Hispanic state-supported institution with an enrollment of about 5,500. Located in Kingsville, A South Texas community of 25,000, the University is 40 miles southwest of Corpus Christi and North Padre Island and 120 miles north of Mexico. The region is known for its mild winters, extended growing season, and moderate cost of living. Texas A&M University-Kingsville is committed to excellence; the University invites applications from all qualified applicants. 

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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