Book Arts & Historic Press Room Librarian (Assistant)

Job Title

Book Arts & Historic Press Room Librarian (Assistant)

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Libraries

Proposed Minimum Salary

$5,241.67 monthly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & identities.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

 

Who We Are

The Libraries are the indispensable hub of discovery, learning and creativity with the teaching and research that goes on in the colleges and academic departments. We offer rich and extraordinary collections at the University Libraries. The Libraries resources and services enable and support the University missions of teaching, research, and service. Learn more about our various libraries at https://library.tamu.edu .

 

What We Want

The Assistant Librarian will participate in the development and implementation of programming for the Book Arts Program and the Historic Press Room. This position will coordinate the daily operations, facilitation of acquisitions, and use of program resources and equipment for teaching and research. They will ensure organization of physical and digital exhibitions, and social media and publication content. In addition, this position will collaborate with colleagues in cataloging, processing, digitization, and preservation of collection materials. Not to mention, The Assistant Librarian will provide service in instruction for teaching faculty on book arts, printing techniques, printing history and related topics. If this job description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

 

What You Need to Know

Starting Salary: $5,241.67 per month

Required Education and Experience: 

• Master's degree in library science, museum studies, English, or related field

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

• Knowledge of academic library functions 

• Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment with shifting priorities

• Ability to communicate with all levels of customers and employees

• Conflict Resolution Skills

• Knowledge of email and office software. 

• Knowledge of book arts and printing history

• Skilled in instruction

 

Preferred Education and Experience: 

• Two or more years' experience in an academic special collections and archives environment

• Master’s degree (MLS, MLIS) in Archival Studies, Special Collections, or Curation 

• Experience with printing, bookbinding, papermaking, artist bookwork, fine press and/or fine press artists books, both historical and contemporary

• Experience in project management

• Experience in outreach initiatives 

• Experience in exhibition curation

• Ability to provide work direction to staff and student workers

• Ability to work independently and take initiative

• Knowledge of standards, ethics, security guidelines, and best practices of special collections

• Knowledge of French, Italian, Spanish, or German

 

Responsibilities:

• Program Management of Book Arts & Historical Press Room: Participates in the development and implementation of programming for the Book Arts Program and the Historic Press Room. Coordinates the daily operations, facilitation of acquisitions, and use of program resources and equipment for teaching and research. Provides services in the development of the book arts and printing collection with the Special Collection and Archives division. Provides guidance in promoting collection and programming in teaching and research initiatives among students, staff, faculty, and local and national communities. Ensures organization of physical and digital exhibitions, and social media and publication content. Supervises staff and student workers. 

• Collaborations and Partnerships: Participates in departmental and interdepartmental meetings and activities as a member of the Special Collections & Archives unit. Collaborates with colleagues in cataloging, processing, digitization, and preservation of collection materials. Aids and provides guidance to researchers, university faculty, students, and patrons with inquiries and projects related to Book Arts & the Historical Press room. Participates in donor relations and donor cultivation efforts.  

• Outreach and Instruction: Participates in user engagement tours, presentation, and instruction sessions. Provides service in instruction for teaching faculty on book arts, printing techniques, printing history and related topics. Aids in scholarly seminars which includes the Book History Workshop.  

• Contributions to the Profession: Participates in scholarly activities and professional services for professional development and to incorporate new ideas and technologies into library services and programs. Serves on campus and library committees, national/regional working groups related to special collections, book arts, book history, etc. and performs other duties as assigned. 

 

Why Texas A&M University? 

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & identities.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

• Health , dental , vision , life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays 

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave  and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas 

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more 

• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application. 

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.