Medical Librarian, Driscoll Children Hospital

Agency

Department

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1400 full-time and 2000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources increased visibility and influence and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

TAMU-CCs beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern attractive and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

PURPOSE

This position manages the medical library of Driscoll Childrens Hospital (DCH). Although an employee of Texas A&M-Corpus Christi the Medical Librarian is contracted to work under the umbrella of DCHs Division of Medical Education. The Medical Librarian works with the DCH Director of Medical Education and others to ensure that the library provides top-quality information resources and services to the medical students and staff of Driscoll Childrens Hospital including the hospitals Corpus Christi and Rio Grande Valley locations.

Driscoll Childrens Hospital opened in 1953 and was the first hospital in South Texas to provide emergency services exclusively for children. Now the Driscoll Health System serves 31 South Texas counties with pediatric specialists in more than 32 medical and 13 surgical specialties. Its core values are Compassion Advocacy Respect Excellence and Stewardship.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Functional Area 1:Administrative 40%

• Manages Driscoll Childrens Hospital Library including the development of the annual budget provision of regular reports to supervisors and Library Advisory Committee overseeing library environment maintaining collections and promoting/assessing services and collections.

• Attends meetings serves on committees and boards as needed; communicates regularly and effectively with the Dean of University Libraries the Director of Medical Education with Bell Library Staff and with DCH staff.

• Prepares and monitors hospital library budget and reports; provides reports to Director of Driscoll Medical Education and TAMU-CC Dean of Libraries as required and scheduled.

• May require occasional travel to Driscoll Childrens Hospitals Rio Grande Valley location in Edinburg TX.

• Supervises 1 full-time library employee.

Functional Area 2: Collection Management 20%

• Develops and maintains collections at hospital library.

• Selects material for hospital library databases & collections. Coordinates selection of resources with Library Advisory Committee and hospital staff/physicians/residents.

Functional Area 3:Reference/Research Assistance 35%

• Provides reference/research assistance & instruction at Driscoll Childrens Hospital. Provides information about trends in medical research especially related to pediatrics.

• Oversees interlibrary loan and document delivery services.

• Proactively seeks ways to grow and improve the librarys services. Utilizes appropriate technologies to support the librarys educational and service mission.

• Maintains hospital library computers/equipment.

• Develops library intranet site reference tools informational materials.

Functional Area 4:Other5%

• Maintains current knowledge through participation in professional development and professional organizations.

• May participate in research scholarship & creative activities (RSCA).

• Performs other relevant duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution or international equivalent.

• Two (2) years of professional (postMLS) experience in a medical library or two (2) years of professional experience in an academic library to include healthcarerelated background or experience that provides comparable preparation for the role.

• Evidence of leadership effective communication and interpersonal & collaborative skills.

• Demonstrated commitment to service excellence.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Five (5) years related experience.

• Progressively responsible leadership/supervisory experience.

• Experience working independently with minimal supervision.

• Experience supporting remote library users.

• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a rapidly-changing environment.

Expected starting salary $61500 - $68000 Annually. Salary dependent upon education and experience.

• $5125 - $5666.67 Monthly

NOTE:

Employment may be impacted by the Presidential proclamation issued on September 19 2025 and the moratorium issued by Texas Governor Abbott on January 27 2026.

Open until filled. Review of applications to beginApril 3.

BENEFITS (rules policies eligibility apply)

From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

Insurance

• Medical

  • $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).

  • Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:

    • Employee and Spouse

    • Employee and Children

    • Employee and Family coverage

• Dental & Vision

• Life Insurance Accidental D&D Long Term Disability Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

On-campus wellness opportunities

Dual Career Partner Program

Work Life Solutions:

• Counseling Work Life Assistance Financial Resources and Legal Resources

Tuition Benefits:

• Public Loan Forgiveness

• Book scholarships

• 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).

Retirement

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)

• Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

Time Off:

• 8 hours of vacation paid time off every month.

• 8 hours of sick leave time off every month.

• 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.

• 12-15 paid holidays each year.

All positions are security-sensitive. 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.