Collections Strategist Librarian

Job Title

Collections Strategist Librarian

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Libraries

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Here’s a Glimpse of the Job

Are you passionate about curating and shaping library collections? Do you have an understanding of collection development, data visualization, and information management? As the Collections Strategist Librarian, you will have the primary responsibility of holistically assessing library collections for their relevance to the university curriculum and research priorities. You will research and implement new collection services and strategies to ensure our collections remain current and relevant. Additionally, you will be collaborating with library units in advocating for an open-access environment that will positively impact our students’ success and faculty research. If this job description sounds exciting to you and aligns with your experience and career goals, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity!

Opportunities to Contribute:

• Identify and analyze institutional data, usage, and other metrics, to help the Libraries make informed, data-driven decisions in a variety of contexts

• Analyze investments in various parts of the collection and the impact of textbook affordability and open access programs, demand-driven, evidence-based, and/or other dynamic collections models

• Work to highlight and promote new resources

• Participate and pursue contributions to the Library profession in areas of professional development, research, and/or services

Qualifications: 

Assistant Librarian

• Master’s degree in Library Science

Associate Librarian

• Master’s degree in Library Science

• Five years of experience in an academic or research library or equivalent

A well-qualified candidate for either of these positions will also possess: 

• Knowledge of academic library functions

• Experience with collection development, acquisitions, and vendor relations

• Ability to work with/process large sets of data and analyze trends and issues with said data

• Experience with visualization of data

• Experience in project management

• Knowledge of SQL query building

• Ability to communicate with all levels of customers and employees

Minimum starting salary:

Assistant Librarian: $62,900.00 annually

Associate Librarian: $72,335.00 annually

What you need to do:     

Apply! Submitting a cover letter and academic CV, including information on how you have contributed to the profession, is strongly recommended. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.  

Why Texas A&M University?      

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

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   

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. In addition, you have access to many benefits and perks, such as:      

• 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     

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas       

• Free exercise programs and release time for health and wellness programs     

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

• Educational release time and tuition assistance  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.