Faculty Positions at Texas A&M University

["Gary Ives" <GIves@lib-gw.tamu.edu>]

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS

If you are dynamic, knowledgeable, energetic, innovative, 
service-oriented, and excited by the challenges facing today*s 
academic libraries, then the Texas A&M University Libraries is 
the place for you. We are seeking candidates with the attributes 
listed above for the positions listed below. All the positions 
are tenure track with faculty status and rank and require the 
ability to meet the requirements of a tenure-track appointment.

Each position requires an ALA-accredited M.L.S. degree (or 
equivalent); excellent oral and written communication skills; a 
commitment to strong customer service within and outside 
libraries; excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills 
complemented by the ability to take initiative; the capability to 
work independently; demonstrated experience using library related 
information technologies; and commitment to work with persons 
from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Electronic Resources Librarian

The Electronic Resources Librarian plans, manages, maintains, and 
evaluates the Libraries* electronic resources access systems and 
reviews and negotiates contract terms in collaboration with the 
Coordinator of Electronic Resources. This includes the management 
of our link resolver, federated search platform, electronic 
resources management system, and other associated systems.  The 
Librarian will manage the setup and maintenance of access records 
for existing, new, and trial electronic resources, including 
updates to the systems* knowledge bases.  The librarian will have 
primary responsibility for communications with other units of the 
Libraries regarding electronic resources access issues, including 
staff supporting Reference, Virtual Reference, Cataloging, and 
Systems. The librarian will also have responsibility for 
extracting, compiling, and analyzing use data and other 
statistics related to electronic resources. Desirable: Broad 
knowledge and understanding of issues concerning electronic 
resource management and access systems; experience in the use of 
data management software for extracting, compiling, and analyzing 
use and other data; and experience in reviewing and negotiating 
contract terms, and in working with vendors to set up and 
maintain access.

Government Information Librarian

The Government Information Librarian is responsible for the 
collection and administration of print and electronic local, 
state, federal and international government documents and related 
materials.  The librarian will coordinate documents processing 
and will work with cataloging, subject specialist librarians, and 
web services staff to provide multiple points of access. The 
librarian will make recommendations regarding program changes in 
the areas of state, U.S., and international documents and will 
develop interpretive materials, including web-based guides that 
enhance access to and promote use of government information. The 
librarian will also provide reference and instruction in the use 
of the collections to both internal and external users. 
Desirable:  One year experience working with U. S. government 
information in electronic formats; document cataloging and/or 
processing experience; and knowledge of historical and current 
trends in government print and electronic document cataloging, 
metadata, and access methods.

Science and Engineering Librarian

The Science and Engineering Librarian serves as the liaison to 
selected departments and programs within the Colleges of Science 
and/or Engineering. The librarian will develop and share subject 
expertise in assigned areas, working collaboratively with the 
Science and Engineering Group, and the heads of reference, 
instruction, liaison, and collection development services.  The 
librarian will create and deliver a program of outreach services 
to include library promotion and needs assessment as well as 
reference and instruction in support of these areas as well as 
the general population of students, faculty, and staff. Using in 
depth knowledge of the libraries* subject collections in assigned 
areas, the librarian will develop the collection accordingly. 
Desirable:  Degree in science, mathematics, engineering, or other 
technical field; minimum of one year work experience in a science 
or technical field or library; and knowledge of science/ 
engineering reference tools.

Education and Social Sciences Librarian

The Education and Social Sciences Librarian serves as the liaison 
to selected departments and programs within the Colleges of 
Liberal Arts and/or Education. The librarian will develop and 
share subject expertise in assigned areas, working 
collaboratively with the Humanities/Social Sciences/Area Studies 
Group, and the heads of reference, instruction, liaison, and 
collection development services.  The librarian will create and 
deliver a program of outreach services to include library 
promotion and needs assessment as well as reference and 
instruction in support of these areas as well as the general 
population of students, faculty, and staff. Has in depth 
knowledge of the libraries subject collections in assigned areas, 
and develops the collection accordingly. Desirable: 
Undergraduate degree in social science or education or related 
discipline; experience or strong interest in teaching; and 
knowledge of education/social science reference tools.

ENVIRONMENT:  Texas A&M University Libraries is a member of 
Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and is the University's 
principal research and information center, providing 3.6 million 
volumes, 5.5 million microforms, 8,000 current print journal 
subscriptions, 35,000 electronic journal subscriptions, 300,000 
electronic books, and over 600 databases. The University 
Libraries ranks 8th among ARL libraries in materials expenditures 
with an acquisition budget of $14.5m. There is a total staff of 
273, including 84 librarians with faculty status. Librarians work 
in a sophisticated online environment utilizing Voyager, SFX, 
Metalib, and a full range of automated information retrieval 
services.

Founded in 1876, Texas A&M University has an enrollment of over 
44,000 students making it the fifth largest university in the 
nation. An integral part of the twin cities of Bryan and College 
Station, the University is situated less than two hours from 
Houston and Austin. The campus is only a few hours drive from the 
attractions and sources of recreation in the Texas Hill Country, 
the Piney Woods of East Texas, and the Texas Gulf Coast.  Nearby 
are Houston's Johnson Space Center, Galveston's Moody Gardens and 
historic Strand district, Austin's vibrant music scene, San 
Antonio's River Walk, and many ways to experience the state's 
rich cultural heritage.  See the New York Times Travel Escapes 
article on College Station at 
http://travel.nytimes.com/2006/09/22/travel/escapes/22Hours.html. 
With the traditional strengths of a land-grant institution, the 
university has set for itself an ambitious goal to be among the 
top public academic institutions in the nation by the year 2020. 
Part of this effort is broadening and strengthening the 
university's programs in liberal arts.

SALARY/BENEFITS/RANK: Faculty rank and salary is commensurate 
with qualifications and experience, but is not less than 
$42,000.00. Excellent benefits include choice of health plan 
options and paid life insurance; several retirement plans 
including TIAA-CREF; paid holidays and vacation; no state or 
local income tax.

APPLICATION: Review of applications will begin immediately and 
will continue until positions are filled. Your letter of 
application should address the responsibilities, qualifications, 
and experiences listed for the position (s) for which you apply. 
Your letter, vita, and the names, e-mail addresses and telephone 
numbers of three professional references may be sent (1) via 
email to jkthorn@tamu.edu or (2) faxed to Joyce K. Thornton, 
979-862-5161, or (3) mailed to Joyce K. Thornton, Head of 
Personnel, Texas A&M University Libraries, 5000 TAMU, College 
Station, TX 77843-5000.  An Equal Opportunity Employer, TAMU 
Libraries is committed to employing quality faculty who will 
enhance the rich diversity of our academic community.  In that 
regard, we are particularly interested in receiving applications 
from a broad spectrum of qualified people who are representative 
of the state's diversity.

Applications will be screened based on the full position 
description located at the end of each announcement. For more 
information about the library, see http://library.tamu.edu, about 
the university, http://www.tamu.edu, and about the communities, 
http://www.bryan-collegestation.org.

* The Search Committee will not contact references without 
contacting the candidate first and verifying permission.

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