Three; Librarians Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library - Texas A&M International Univer
Listed on 2026-03-12
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Education / Teaching
Academic, Library, University Professor, Education Administration
Three (3) Librarians with the Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library - Texas A&M International University (Laredo, TX)
Location: Laredo, Texas
The Positions: Three full‑time, non‑tenure track assistant librarian roles:
Metadata & Cataloging Librarian, Online Learning & Instruction Librarian, Scholarly Communications Librarian. Each position has an initial appointment of three years, renewable for up to five years, as qualified by Texas A&M University System Policy 12.07.
All positions report to the Dean of the Library and require a Master’s degree in Library Science (or equivalent) from an ALA‑accredited institution. Candidates nearing completion will be considered if the degree is earned before appointment.
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Full‑time Assistant Librarian rank. Coordinates the Metadata and Discovery Unit, managing staff and overseeing cataloging, classifying, accessioning, linking, and labeling of library materials. Works closely with colleagues to evaluate and document policies, procedures, and workflows for traditional cataloging, database maintenance, and non‑MARC metadata creation.
Required Qualifications- An earned Master’s degree in Library Science or equivalent from an ALA-accredited institution (degree must be earned before appointment).
- Demonstrated experience with OCLC or a similar bibliographic utility.
- Knowledge of cataloging and classification practices, standards, and schemas such as MARC, RDA, AACR2, LCSH, LCC.
- Knowledge of traditional cataloging practice and emerging methods, including awareness of national trends in cataloging, metadata standards, and information retrieval.
- Demonstrated potential for advancement in rank.
- A strong desire to serve first‑generation students.
- Two years of related experience.
- Experience developing cataloging and metadata workflows and training staff in an academic library environment.
- Experience using tools and services such as Marc Edit and Open Refine.
- Knowledge of non‑MARC schemas such as Dublin Core and MODS.
Full‑time Assistant Librarian rank. Works with library colleagues to engage the campus community with library collections and resources via instruction, workshops, and the creation of multimedia learning objects. Builds relationships with students, faculty, and academic and administrative units to raise awareness of library services as partners in research and creative activities. Requires regular face‑to‑face interactions on campus.
Required Qualifications- An earned Master’s degree in Library Science or equivalent from an ALA-accredited institution (degree must be earned before appointment).
- Demonstrated experience or familiarity with multimedia learning object creation (video, audio, and visual).
- Demonstrated potential for advancement in rank.
- Experience designing and administering information literacy instruction and incorporating best pedagogical approaches in‑person and virtually.
- Familiarity with current and emerging trends in librarianship in online and asynchronous instruction.
- Experience or familiarity with Learning Management Systems (Blackboard, Canvas, Moodle, etc.).
- Experience or familiarity locating, using, adapting, and/or creating open educational resources (OER).
- A strong desire to serve first‑generation students.
- One to two years of related experience.
Full‑time Assistant Librarian rank. As a member of the Research & Assessment Department, leads library efforts to educate campus on scholarly communications topics, support open educational resources (OER) and open access (OA) initiatives, and elevate TAMIU’s research profile through collections, publishing support, and programming.
Required Qualifications- An earned Master’s degree in Library Science or equivalent from an ALA-accredited institution.
- Demonstrated experience with processes, workflows, and educational programming related to scholarly communications, open access, and/or OER.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of relevant information technology principles and emerging technologies relevant to scholarly…
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