Outreach and Engagement Librarian

Job Title

Outreach and Engagement 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

The Cushing Memorial Library and Archives at Texas A&M University is seeking a dynamic and innovative Outreach and Engagement Librarian to join their team. The Outreach and Engagement Librarian will be responsible for collaborating with colleagues to design, deliver, and promote library collections, exhibitions, events, and instructional sessions supporting information literacy, student success, and community engagement. This role will require a proactive and creative individual who is enthusiastic about outreach, community engagement, and making a positive impact.

Opportunities to Contribute:

• Promote Special Collections and Archives (SCA) Division and Texas A&M University Libraries’ (Libraries) collection materials and services at library, university, and community events and through social media

• Collaborate with the Public Services, Outreach, and Engagement team and SCA Division curators and archivists to coordinate the Cushing Memorial Library and Archives exhibition program

• Provide general project management support, including division and interdepartmental collaborations with the Libraries’ Preservation, Marketing, and Web and User Experience teams

• Collaborate with the Public Services, Outreach, and Engagement team and SCA Division curators and archivists to develop, implement, perform, and assess library tours for students, faculty, staff, and community visitors to the Cushing Memorial Library and Archives

• Collaborate with the Libraries’ unit for outreach and programming effort to build partnerships with campus and community groups to communicate library needs, expectations and policies regarding tours and orientations

• Assist SCA division curators and archivists and other Public Services, Outreach, and Engagement team members with classroom instruction

• Participate in scholarly activities and professional service for professional development to incorporate new ideas and technologies into library services and programs

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in library science or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Knowledge of academic library functions

• Experience with academic library outreach and instruction

A well-qualified candidate for this position will also possess:

• Two years of professional experience working in a university library, museum, or archives 

• Ability to communicate effectively with students, researchers, faculty, community members, and colleagues

• Experience starting and completing special projects/programming and/or event coordination and planning

• Experience in special collections and archival library outreach and instruction

• Experience with special collection, archival, or museum exhibition curation or promotion 

• Ability to use a ladder, lift and manipulate heavy objects, push a book cart, and use large and small paper cutters

Starting Salary: $62,900.00 annually

Schedule/Location: The selected candidate will be expected to work in person at our College Station campus. Occasional evenings, early mornings, and weekends for special events and meetings will be required.

What You Need to Do: 

Apply! Submitting a cover letter, resume, and examples of projects or events you have planned is strongly recommended and will help us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume. 

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 experiences.  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   

Why Texas A&M University?  

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.  

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, 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  

• Educational release time and tuition assistance for 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 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.