Associate Librarian - Research Impact
Associate Librarian - Research Impact
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Position Description
Performs complex professional and administrative functions in the operation of a specialized section in the library; must cooperate and function as part of a team to provide services to all library users. Work is performed under general supervision with latitude for individual initiative and judgment. Evaluation is based upon accomplishment of defined objectives. May supervise various technical and clerical library employees.
About the University
Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students. Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas - hard work, grit and authenticity - the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.
About the College
Texas Tech University Libraries serve as a vital partner with students and faculty in their learning endeavors. The University Libraries' system comprises: (1) University Library, (2) Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library,(3) Architecture Library, and (4) Peters Family Legacy Library within the Student Enrichment Center. The University Library is a patent and trademark depository and is one of two regional depositories for U.S. government documents in Texas. The central focus of the Texas Tech University Libraries is to make available 3.72 million physical volumes, electronic resources, special collections and archives, and to offer services to students and faculty that enable academic and research success.
About the Department/School/Area
The TTU Libraries Research Impact Team is dedicated to enhancing the university's research profile as it strives for AAU status by providing specialized services focused on scholarly identity, research profiles, citation management, and scholarly publishing. Drawing on best practices from the discipline, the team will offer guidance and support to faculty, researchers, and students to optimize their research impact. The team plans to engage with campus stakeholders through meetings to collaboratively develop and implement these services, maximizing research visibility.
Major/Essential Functions
The University Libraries at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track, Associate Librarian to begin April 30, 2026.
The Librarian is responsible for spearheading the development, advancement, and implementation of a dynamic array of services focused on scholarly output, research impact, and bibliometrics for the vibrant TTU community. This role involves close collaboration with university offices and the library to create and promote innovative services that amplify research impact. The incumbent provides tailored coaching and personalized support to TTU faculty and students throughout the research lifecycle, empowering them to achieve greater success. By working closely with faculty, the librarian enhances the visibility, influence, and triumph of their research through strategic publication approaches, utilization of cutting-edge research support systems, and insightful bibliometric analysis. This is a pivotal role in propelling the institution's research mission forward by equipping faculty with essential tools, skills, and knowledge to thrive in today's competitive research landscape.
In line with TTU's strategic priorities to engage and empower a varied student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with various student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within individual or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service.
As a faculty member in the University Libraries, you will be expected to:
- Develop tools and resources to assist faculty in measuring and communicating the impact of their research, including bibliometrics, altmetrics, and other assessment methods.
- Provide tailored guidance on citation metrics, journal rankings, and other quantitative measures of research impact, enabling faculty to make informed decisions regarding publication strategies and research dissemination to help assess the impact and visibility of their scholarly work.
- Offer workshops and training on emerging research technologies, digital scholarship platforms, and research management systems to boost research productivity.
- Assist faculty in navigating scholarly databases to conduct literature reviews and identify relevant sources to support their research.
- Facilitate connections between faculty and library services that support their research. Builds positive campus-wide relations among colleagues working closely with research impact services.
- Provide ongoing support to navigate the academic publishing landscape and enhance research impact. Assist in developing effective publication strategies that align with faculty research goals and target audiences, while promoting open scholarship practices.
- Collect and analyze data on the use and effectiveness of research impact services, providing regular reports to stakeholders.
- Provide tailored guidance on navigating the academic publishing landscape, developing effective publication strategies, and understanding copyright and publication issues.
- Present workshops on measuring individual academic footprint. Design and deliver workshops on publishing strategies, increasing impact, metrics etc. Create resources addressing common research challenges for faculty.
- Conduct one-on-one consultations with faculty to identify research goals and tailor strategies to increase research productivity, visibility, and impact. Collaborate with faculty to set measurable research goals and track progress.
- Conduct ongoing reviews of faculty research impact, collect and analyze data on service effectiveness, and provide regular reports to library administration and stakeholders.
- Stay informed on trends in scholarly communication, open science, and library technologies through continuous professional development to deliver timely and relevant support.
Faculty Qualifications
- ALA-accredited Master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLS/MLIS)
- Three years of experience in research support services, academic librarianship, or a related role involving bibliometric analysis, research impact assessment, or scholarly communication.
- Published one peer-reviewed publication in the last 3 to 5 years.
Preferred Qualifications
- Supervisory experience
- Experience in academic librarianship or research support, including knowledge of the academic research landscape, publication processes, and research metrics.
- Familiarity with bibliometrics, altmetrics, and tools like Academic Analytics, Web of Science, Scopus, SciVal, and Google Scholar, as well as research impact assessment methods.
- Knowledge or experience with grant writing, securing research funding, and understanding quantitative and qualitative research methods.
- Knowledge of researcher identification systems (e.g., ORCID) and scholarly communications trends, including copyright and academic publishing practices.
- Strong communication, presentation, teaching, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to work across various disciplines.
- Knowledge or experience with data management, statistical analysis, and bibliometric datasets.
- Ability to plan and deliver training sessions and workshops effectively.
- Demonstrated use of information resources and tools to support research.
Duty Point
TTU Lubbock, main campus and affiliated facilities
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