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Open Education Librarian

Employer
Texas A&M University
Location
College Station, Texas
Salary
62900
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Are you passionate about open education resource programs and eager to make a difference? Texas A&M University Libraries has an exciting opportunity for an Open Education Librarian to join our Open Education team! The selected candidate will be expected to work onsite at our College Station, Texas, location. 

 

The Open Education Librarian plays a key role in the coordination, development, and implementation of Open Education Resources (OER) programs. This position supports our faculty, staff, and students in finding, adopting, adapting, and creating OER. Additionally, this librarian, as part of the Open Education team, will lead informational sessions on open education topics, including open licensing, fair use, and public domain materials, to promote course affordability. The person in this role will inspire others to embrace open education, deliver captivating presentations, advocate for our services, and provide support to our faculty. 

 

We are seeking a candidate who is passionate about Open Education, possesses excellent communication skills, can think quickly, and is eager to learn and grow. This role offers a mentorship environment with numerous opportunities for professional growth. 

 

This is a fantastic opportunity to kickstart a rewarding career in Open Education. Join our TAMU Libraries Open Education Team and be part of a movement that is transforming education for the better! 

 

Opportunities to Contribute: 

  • Collaborates on the design, delivery, and promotion of Open Education programs. 

  • Plans and promotes OER with various campus stakeholders. 

  • Promotes Open Education services at library and university events. 

  • Assists faculty in locating openly licensed and library-licensed materials. 

  • Contributes to the creation and storage of digital OER files. 

  • Serves on committees and special projects to support library and university goals. 

  • Tracks and reports OER usage data each semester. 

  • Articulates how the data supports our students’ success. 

  • Coordinates materials with course instructors, instructional design, and multimedia teams. 

  • Supports faculty and staff through the OER design process, making key recommendations. 

  • Provides project support by setting goals with faculty and monitoring progress. 

  • Maintains knowledge of library technology, copyright, and trends in open educational practices. 

  • Engages in scholarly activities and professional service for development and innovation in library services.

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