Director of Collection Discovery and Access

Texas A&M University Libraries invites applications for an exciting leadership opportunity as the Director of Collection Discovery and Access within our Special Collections and Archives Division. This role offers the chance to shape and elevate how rare and distinctive materials are cataloged, processed, and made digitally accessible, transforming the way our collections are discovered and used.

The Director will guide strategic priorities across collection registration, cataloging, archival and manuscript processing, and digital access, while leading a talented team of librarians and staff across multiple locations in College Station. This position requires a confident, collaborative leader who brings both hands-on knowledge and strategic insight into cataloging and archival practices, standards, and workflows. The ideal candidate will have progressively responsible supervisory experience and a passion for building cohesive, high-performing teams. With support from the Associate University Librarian and division Directors, the Librarian Director will play a central role in division-wide planning, resource allocation, technology implementation, fundraising, and academic engagement.

This is more than a leadership role, it’s a chance to help shape the future of discovery and access at Texas A&M University Libraries, turning a growing division into a unified, innovative access point for scholars, students, and the broader community. If you’re ready to lead a multifaceted team, drive strategic innovation, and make a lasting impact in academic librarianship, we encourage you to apply and be part of our vision for the future.

Opportunities to Contribute

• Oversee essential functions that make collection materials discoverable and accessible, including experience with collection accessioning functions, inventory control, and risk assessment
• Establish and maintain standards aligned with best practices, updating procedures to reflect evolving workflows and technologies
• Collaborate across the division to analyze usage patterns of physical and digital collections, informing strategy and priorities
• Set departmental goals, initiate projects, and develop workflow procedures in coordination with division staff
• Partner in division-wide planning, resource allocation, personnel actions, technology implementation, fundraising, and academic engagement
• Lead and mentor librarians and staff, directing meetings, activities, and professional development initiatives
• Expand services to meet evolving needs of the division and Libraries, while evaluating departmental performance metrics
• Represent the division in interdepartmental meetings, campus collaborations, and external partnerships
• Support donor relations and respond to facilities and security matters, including after-hours and holiday participation as needed
• Engage in scholarly activities and professional service to integrate new ideas and technologies into library programs
• Serve on campus and library committees, advocating for the Libraries and building meaningful campus connections