Dallas Campus Partner Librarian
Dallas Campus Partner Librarian
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Job Title
Dallas Campus Partner LibrarianAgency
Texas A&M UniversityDepartment
LibrariesProposed Minimum Salary
$6027.92 monthlyJob Location
Dallas TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Heres a Glimpse of the Job
Are you an experienced academic librarian with a background in supporting health sciences education Texas A&M Universitys Medical Sciences Library (MSL) is looking for an Associate Librarian to come on board as their Campus Partner Librarian in Dallas TX.
MSL is excited to welcome a new Librarian that will be able to connect with the Dallas campus community and become an integral part of campus culture. As Dallas Campus Partner Librarian you will play a key role in developing and implementing engaging library programs. Additionally you will provide expert guidance to students faculty researchers and staff on topics like searching skills finding quality evidence critical appraisal of resources and citation management. As an active member of the Research & Education Services department you will participate in both departmental and interdepartmental meetings and coordinate the promotion of and access to our valuable resources and collections.
Opportunities to Contribute
Coordinates reference and consultation programs and services for students faculty researchers and staff virtually and at the Dallas Texas campus and clinical sites.
Coordinates the development and implementation in areas including searching skills finding quality evidence critical appraisal of resources and citation management.
Works with colleagues to offer virtual and hybrid instructional sessions at remote locations.
Provides expert search support for research proposals grants clinical decisions education and scholarly work.
Implements new research and teaching trends in health sciences academic librarianship and competencybased education into instructional practices.
Participates in departmental and interdepartmental meetings as a member of the Research and Education Department.
Collaborates with University Library colleagues Texas A&M Health the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences to strengthen library partnerships and support education research and clinical missions.
Partners with Collections & Access Services and other stakeholders to promote and support academic programs and research through library resources.
Anticipates and assesses users evolving information needs to guide acquisitions development discoverability and access.
Integrates new technologies into library services.
Stays updated on resource changes and participates in training to develop expertise in new and existing resources.
May seek external funding and write grant proposals for enhancing Library programs facilities and collections.
Engages in professional organizations and scholarly activities to bring new ideas and technologies into library services and programs.
Qualifications
Masters degree in library science.
Five years of related experience which should include some experience as a Librarian in a medical or health sciences library.
Knowledge of academic library functions.
A wellqualified candidate will also possess:
Masters degree from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited program.
Five years of experience as a Librarian in an academic medical health sciences or specialized library.
Experience working with graduate and/or professional students in Dentistry and/or Dental Hygienist programs.
Membership in the Medical Library Associations Academy of Health Information Professionals (AHIP).
Evidence of professional development or continued education in expert searching instructional design health information management medical informatics health research health information or health education.
A history of teaching evidencebased principles to professional and/or graduate students and/or faculty.
Ability to work across electronic platforms learn new technologies and integrate technology into workflows.
Ability to initiate and evaluate library services and programs.
Knowledge of current trends in health science librarianship.
Ability to work in an environment with shifting priorities take initiative and exercise independent judgement.
Confidence in public speaking and representing the Libraries.
Salary: $72335.00 with an additional $3000.00 annual stipend for professional development
What You Need to Do
Apply! Submit a resume/cv and cover letter. These documents will help us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.
Why Texas A&M University
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions Core Values and a community of caring and collaboration.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
Medical prescription drug dental vision life and AD&D flexible spending accounts and longterm disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacationeach month
Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learningtraining webinars and limited financial support to attend conferences workshops and more
Educational release time and tuition assistancefor completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees for employees
All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
