Systems and Technology Librarian

Job Description

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), a member of the Texas A&M University System, welcomes applicants for a Systems & Technology Librarian to begin Spring 2025. 

TAMIU is a Hispanic Serving Institution with over 8,000 students located in Laredo, Texas, a vibrant and bicultural city with a population of about 250,000. The university advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on student success and research excellence. For more information, please visit https://www.tamiu.edu/

The Sue & Radcliffe Killam Library at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) seeks a full-time Systems & Technology Librarian at the Assistant Librarian rank to begin Spring 2025. This is a non-tenure track professional faculty position with an initial appointment of 3 years and renewable, with a starting salary of $62,000.

Primary duties will include:

• Participating in the design, testing, deployment, maintenance, troubleshooting, administration, and evaluation of multiple essential discovery; delivering and inventorying systems in the Library’s portfolio including Alma/Primo VE, OpenAthens, the Springshare LibApps suite, and Application Program Interfaces (APIs) from Library vendors;
• Researching, evaluating, recommending, testing, and implementing new technologies in collaboration with librarians and library staff;
• Providing training and support for the Library on the configuration of library systems and services through troubleshooting, data analytics, and system enhancements;
• Serving as lead contact with library systems vendors and maintaining excellent vendor relations for troubleshooting, functionality and system upgrades, and assessment of new projects;
• Developing strategies for collaboration, program planning, and support for interdisciplinary digital projects and initiatives;
• Maintaining and updating OpenAthens to ensure off-campus access to Library systems and reports;
• Maintaining knowledge of, and engaging in, continuous professional development to keep up with trends in library systems, emerging technologies, digital tools, and software solutions;
• Serving as a liaison to and collaborating with the Office of Information Technology and other campus technology partners and stakeholders;
• Serving as a liaison to assigned academic departments for research and instruction support;
• Maintaining and troubleshooting the library’s website;
• 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

This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

Required Qualifications

• The successful candidate must hold a earned Master’s degree in Library Science or equivalent degree from an American Library Association (ALA)-accredited institution. Candidates nearing degree completion will also be considered but must have earned the Master’s degree before appointment.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of information technology principles, processes, systems, and standards, including operating systems, systems security, wireless networking, digital initiatives, and emerging web technologies.
• Demonstrated potential for advancement in rank. We strongly encourage candidates with a strong desire to serve first-generation students; two years’ related experience; experience leading systems projects or implementing new technologies, preferably in an academic library environment; experience with ILS systems such as Alma/Primo VE or library management systems such as OCLC WMS; experience with authentication processes using Shibboleth, SAML, or OpenAthens; and knowledge of basic programming concepts and languages, scripting environments, coding systems, and/or notation formats such as Python, R, Java, PHP, JavaScript, SQL, HTML, CSS, JSON, XSL, and XML. 

We offer 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.

How to Apply:

The first review of applications will be 11/11/2024 and continue until the position is filled. The completed employment application must include:

• Letter of interest or cover letter that addresses qualifications
• Current curriculum vitae
• Unofficial transcripts specifying conferred/ABD degree
• Names and contact information of three current professional references
• Philosophy of librarianship

Applications must be submitted online at https://www.tamiu.edu/adminis/ohr/employment/. For more information, contact the Search Committee Chair, Eva Morales, [email protected].

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process, you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents, and submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials. The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time. The page “My Experience” has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files.

Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.

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.