Scholarly Communications Librarian

Job Title

Scholarly Communications Librarian

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Killam Library

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Texas A&M International University seeks a Scholarly Communications Librarian with the Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library.

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Location: Laredo, Texas

Scholarly Communications Librarian

Full-time at the Assistant Librarian rank.

This is a non-tenure track professional faculty position with an initial appointment of three years and renewable for up to five years at a time as qualified by Texas A&M University System Policy 12.07.

Reporting to the Dean of the Library, the Scholarly Communications Librarian is a member of the Research & Assessment Department. This position leads Library efforts to educate campus on scholarly communications topics, support open educational resources (OER) and open access (OA) initiatives, and elevating the research profile of TAMIU via collections, publishing support, and programming. The Scholarly Communications Librarian is a member of the Research & Assessment Department and will collaborate with Library colleagues across units to support Library and University goals. This individual will coordinate, administer, and provide instruction and programming for Library efforts related to generating, collecting, disseminating, and amplifying campus research, scholarship, and creative activities.

Primary Duties:

• Collaborating with University faculty, staff, and students to develop, promote, and integrate open scholarship;
• Designing and providing instruction, continuing education, online resources and guides, and consultations related to scholarly communication topics (open access, copyright and Creative Commons licensing, publishing processes and tools, author rights, research data management, etc.);
• Developing workflows for, promoting, and providing instruction for Research Information Online (RIO), Killam Library’s digital repository, as well as developing workflows and programming for other scholarly and creative activity publishing venues (such as OJS);
• Coordinating and administering the Library’s open access book publishing platform;
• Providing support for Killam Library’s OER activities in collaboration with campus stakeholders;
• Planning, implementing, and evaluating sustainable services and policies that support open access, preservation, and broad dissemination of University research and data;
• Maintaining knowledge of, and engaging in, continuous professional development to keep up with trends in scholarly communication, research data management, copyright and other licensing, and emerging technologies related to scholarly communication;
• Serving as a liaison to assigned academic departments for research and instruction support;
• Participating in special projects and serving on committees relating to the Library, the University, and consortia;
• Participating in activities and professional service for professional development and to incorporate new ideas and technologies in service to the campus and Library missions;
• Serving on departmental, University, and professional committees;
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

The successful candidate must have:

• An earned Master’s degree in Library Science or equivalent degree from an American Library Association (ALA)-accredited institution;
• Demonstrated experience with processes, workflows, and educational programming development related to scholarly communications, open access, and/or open educational resources;
• Demonstrated working knowledge of relevant information technology principles and emerging technologies relevant to scholarly publishing and communication;
• Demonstrated potential for advancement in rank.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A strong desire to serve first-generation students;
• Two years academic library experience;
• Experience leading scholarly communication projects, publishing, and programs and/or implementing relevant technologies, preferably in an academic library environment;
• Demonstrated experience with research data management planning;
• Experience with:
  • Media creation and preservation (video, audio, and visual);
  • Open access platforms (Digital Commons, Pressbooks, etc.);
  • Scholarly publication, copyright, and research data management;
  • Open educational resources (OER) and related platforms, and organizations;
• Experience designing and administering instructional materials for varied audiences including undergraduate students, graduate students, and faculty.

To Apply:

TAMIU, in consultation with Summit Search Solutions, Inc., will begin a confidential review of application materials immediately and continue until the positions are filled; parties who apply by July 8, 2025 will be given first consideration. The positions will remain open until filled. Please submit a 1) CV/resume, 2) Letter of application addressing your qualifications, 3) Philosophy of librarianship, 4) Unofficial transcripts specifying conferred/ABD degree, 5) Names and contact information of three current professional references.

TAMIU offers competitive salaries and a benefits package including health insurance, retirement benefits, and life insurance. Financial support for professional development opportunities, such as attending academic conferences, is also provided. Moving expenses are covered in whole or in part by the University.

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Texas A&M International University shall provide equal opportunity for employment to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law and strives to achieve full and equal employment opportunities throughout the system.

Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent on the results of the criminal history investigation.

About the Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library:

The Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library began its first year of operation in 1995, in a four-story facility that balances traditional print library resources with electronic library services. Its environment has been cultivated as a welcoming and open library that preserves and provides access to a rich, diverse, and enduring source of knowledge to inform, engage and inspire intellectual and creative endeavors.

Library users have access to more than 1.2 million items that include 800,000+ eBooks, 89,000+ eJournals, and 240+ research databases. The Killam Library also houses substantial and unique collections of archival materials in its Special Collections and Archives. The Library has a wide variety of resources, service platforms, and tools to meet the users' diverse needs. A notable feature is the Research Information Online (RIO) repository, launched in 2021, which provides open access to scholarly materials such as theses, dissertations, faculty publications, and datasets. The Library's first floor includes an art gallery showcasing works by local sculptor Helen Richter Watson, a computer lab, and a Starbucks café. Academic Support services are located on the first floor, offering free tutoring, study skills workshops, and peer mentoring to help students succeed academically.

In May 2024, Dr. Colleen Harris was appointed as the first-ever Dean of the Killam Library. With a scholarly background in library and information science, poetry, and mythological studies, Dr. Harris is committed to enhancing the Library's role in student success and fostering a vibrant campus community.

The Sue & Radcliffe Killam Library stands as a testament to the vision and generosity of its namesakes, providing invaluable resources and support to the TAMIU community.

About Texas A&M International University:

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) is an international university, poised at the Gateway to Mexico and serving as the cultural and intellectual hub of a vibrant multilingual and multicultural community.

As a member of The Texas A&M University System, Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) is a primarily Hispanic-serving, public university founded in 1970. Its 300-acre campus is in northeast Laredo on a former ranchland donated to secure higher education in South Texas. TAMIU provides more than 8,500 students with a learning environment anchored by the highest quality programs, built on a solid academic foundation in the arts and sciences. To fulfill its mission, the University offers a range of baccalaureate and masters programs. Programs focus on developing undergraduate and graduate offerings with a progressive international agenda for global study and understanding across all disciplines. The University also offers Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Criminal Justice and International Business.

As the University’s mission maintains: TAMIU nurtures its students’ academic and social development through instruction, research, and service to be responsible and productive members of our global society.

Now a regional University of choice, TAMIU is home to five colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences, the A. R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business, the College of Education, the College of Nursing and Health Sciences with its Dr. F. M. Canseco School of Nursing, and University College.

Like the communities it serves, the University continues its dynamic growth with the dedication of the City of Laredo Tennis Complex at TAMIU and the current construction of the Health Sciences Education and Research Center and Western Hemispheric Trade Center expansion, both valued at more than $72 million and projected for substantial completion in late Fall 2025.

Accolades:

• TAMIU has been recognized as one of the nation's Top Ten-ranked Southern Colleges in Washington Monthly Magazine's 2024 College Guide "Best Bang for the Buck," ranking #5. TAMIU also earned a #2 ranking for low net price.
• WalletHub recently ranked TAMIU 8th among Texas’s Top Ten Universities in its “2025 College & University Rankings” and was the only A&M System regional campus to crack the “Top Ten”.
• Niche, a Pittsburgh-based company that annually ranks colleges, awarded TAMIU an overall grade of A. Other Niche TAMIU rankings included being recognized as the #4 “Best Value in Texas”, #7 “Top Public Universities in Texas”, and the #11 “Best College in Texas”.

Unique Academy and Early College High School at TAMIU:

The Julieta & Frank Staggs Academy of International and STEM Studies is an innovative, University-level academy on the TAMIU campus for highly gifted and motivated high school juniors and seniors. Staggs Academy students earn early college credit while in high school and are part of the extended TAMIU community.

The Hector J. Garcia Early College High School, a Laredo Independent School District campus, is also located on the TAMIU campus. Selected students are dual-enrolled in high school and University classes and earn University credit.

Accreditation: Texas A&M International University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees.

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/Veterans/Disability Employer.