Systems and Technology Librarian (Remote Position)

Job Title Systems and Technology Librarian (Remote Position)

Agency Texas A&M International University

Department Killam Library

Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate

Job Location Laredo, Texas

Job Type Faculty

Job Description

The Sue & Radcliffe Killam Library at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) seeks a remote full-time Systems & Technology Librarian at the Assistant Librarian rank to begin Summer 2025. This is a non-tenure track professional faculty position with an initial appointment of 3 years and renewable for up to five years at a time as qualified by Texas A&M University System Policy 12.07. TAMIU is a growing university of over 8,000 students located in Laredo, Texas, a vibrant bilingual and bicultural city with a population of about 250,000. For more information, visit www.tamiu.edu.

Primary duties will include:

• Participating in the design, testing, deployment, maintenance, troubleshooting, administration, and evaluation of multiple essential discovery, delivery, and inventory systems in the Library's portfolio including OCLC Worldshare Management System (WMS), 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;
• 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 scholarly 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 is remote, with two requirements for campus presence including (1) participation in one commencement ceremony per year, and (2) presence on-campus for the work-week before Fall semester classes start to attend new faculty orientation, faculty mixers, the Division of Academic Affairs Faculty/Staff Assembly, and the Library Fall faculty meeting. The expected normal work week is 8am through 5pm Central time, Monday through Friday.

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. Candidates nearing degree completion will also be considered but must have earned the Master's degree before appointment.
• One year experience with configuration, administration, and back-end management of ILS systems such as Alma/Primo VE or library management systems such as OCLC WMS;
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

We strongly encourage candidates who have:

• a strong desire to serve first-generation students;
• two years' experience with configuration, administration, and back-end management of ILS systems such as Alma/Primo VE or library management systems such as OCLC WMS;
• experience leading systems projects or implementing new technologies, preferably in an academic library environment;
• experience with authentication processes using Shibboleth, SAML, or OpenAthens;
• 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;
• demonstrated understanding of AI and LLMs in a higher education context;
• demonstrated experience with data visualization and data cleaning.

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.

Starting Salary: $62,000

Application Process:

The first review of applications will be April 29, 2025 and will 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

Applications must be submitted online at https://www.tamiu.edu/admins/ohr/employment/. For more information, contact Search Committee Chair Eva Morales at [email protected] or 956-326-2114.

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.

To apply, visit https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMIU_External/job/Laredo-TX/Systems-and-Technology-Librarian--Remote-Position-_R-081979