Employment Opportunities

Towson University (TU) is one of the nation’s top 100 public universities. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University values diversity and fosters a climate that is grounded in respect and inclusion to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

The Library Associate for Acquisitions will manage and coordinate in Alma the day-to-day operation of acquiring books, serials, and electronic resources, including placing orders, resolving order and payment problems, working with vendors and publishers, verifying and paying invoices, and maintaining financial records for a library materials budget of over 3 million dollars. This position will train new acquisitions staff to place orders, maintain credit card logs, receive invoices and pay invoices, and related duties, train new staff on how to use Alma, order responsibilities include interacting with international and domestic publishers/vendors, purchasing streaming video, complicated e-book orders, music scores, and orders from foundation funds, including selecting, maintaining, and returning books in the Leisure Reading Collection, based on our profile with McNaughton Books. Set-up database trials and work with E-Resources Librarian on usage statistics. Use Alma Analytics to generate reports requested by department head and other members of Content Management, including Value of the Collection Report and Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) statistics. Maintain credit card log for credit card purchases. Devise and maintain up-to-date acquisitions procedures; identify problem areas to address. Telework may be available for this position up to two days per week following the completion of 90 days of service in good standing. Targeted Hiring Range is $45,000-$48,000 and full University benefits that include 22 days of annual leave, up to 15 holidays, personal and sick days; excellent health, life, and retirement plans; and tuition remission. To learn more about our benefits, click here. TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here.

Qualifications and Skills: Bachelor's degree, two years of experience, preferably in a library, demonstrated experience in ordering, maintaining corporate business credit card logs and statements, and/or bookkeeping, demonstrated ability to prioritize and conduct daily work in an efficient and effective manner; skill in planning and coordinating work, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, other libraries and vendors, evidence of success in working as a collaborative team member, excellent communication skills, ability to work effectively as a team member and individually, and flexibility in a changing technological environment.

If you are motivated, innovative and team-oriented, we would love to hear from you. For consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume with your online application.

Towson University’s Albert S. Cook Library seeks two innovative individuals to serve as Research & Instruction Librarians. Towson University and our library are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse library staff by considering applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Candidates will be expected to explain how they have been and could be involved in advancing this campus goal. This position is designed for an early career librarian or a currently enrolled graduate student who will earn the master’s degree (MLS/MLIS) within a year of their start date. This is an opportunity for rapid professional growth and we encourage new perspectives and fresh ideas. As this is an early career opportunity, we encourage applicants with interest in the designated areas to apply, whether or not they have work experience or coursework in these areas. We also welcome applicants who will complete their master’s in library science within 12 months of hire. 

Each Research & Instruction Librarian will serve as a liaison and subject specialization for either business and social science disciplines or STM and health-related disciplines and other disciplines as assigned. Plans and teaches information literacy in liaison area, for first year experience courses, and other disciplines. Participates in the development, implementation, and assessment of the library’s information literacy program. Creates instructional materials, provides research assistance and reference services to students, faculty and members of the university community, and evaluates and selects resources for the assigned collection and related areas. Participates in design and implementation of library initiatives. Participates in library assessment initiatives. This work includes continuously looking for ways to integrate diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice into public services. The role is a 12-month, tenure-track faculty position. Librarians are expected to progress successfully along the promotion and permanent status track and participate fully as members of the library faculty. Rank is determined by qualifications at time of appointment. Salary range: $60,000-65,000.

Qualifications: This position is designed for an early career librarian or a currently enrolled graduate student who will earn the master’s degree (MLS/MLIS) within a year of their start date (The individual hired could receive up to 50% release time to complete their degree in the first year). Commitment to developing a career in academic librarianship; knowledge of issues and developments in academic libraries. Demonstrated interest or experience in diversity and inclusion initiatives. Strong commitment to supporting the academic and research needs of students, faculty and staff. Basic familiarity with current practices and technology in library instruction, technical services, and special collections. Demonstrated interest in scholarship and commitment to professional growth. Strong, positive interpersonal and collaborative skills; ability to work in a team environment. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Application Process: Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a resume or curriculum vitae, cover letter and the names and contact information of three relevant references. Please note that the search number for which you are applying is LIB- 3748. 

Towson University’s Albert S. Cook Library seeks a dynamic and innovative individual to serve as the Health Professions Librarian. Towson University places a high priority on the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candidates will be expected to explain how they have been and could be involved in advancing this campus goal. Serves as a research and instruction librarian and as liaison and subject specialist to the departments and programs of Allied Health, Audiology & Speech/Language Pathology, Gerontology, Health Care Management, Health Science programs and minors, Nursing, Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science, Physician Assistant Studies, and other disciplines as assigned. Leads the library’s STM & Health Liaison Team. Plans and teaches information literacy in liaison area and other disciplines. Participates in the development, implementation, and assessment of the library’s information literacy program. Evaluates and selects resources for the assigned collection and related areas; creates instructional materials; provides research assistance and reference services to students, faculty and members of the university community. Participates in design and implementation of library initiatives. Participates in library assessment initiatives. This position is a 12 month faculty status position. Librarians are expected to progress successfully along the promotion and permanent status track and participate fully as members of the library faculty. Rank is determined by qualifications at time of appointment. Salary range: $68,000-74,000.

Qualifications:
Required: Master’s degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent and a commitment to issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion are required. Strong commitment to supporting the academic and research needs of students, faculty and staff.  Background in assigned disciplines and understanding of teaching and research trends in that subject area.
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in area of liaison responsibility preferred. Master’s degree in area of liaison responsibility desirable. Experience with or course work related to information literacy instruction preferred. Knowledge of and ability to apply learning theory, pedagogy and instructional technology to information literacy instruction.

Application Process: 
Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Applicant should submit a resume or curriculum vitae, cover letter and the names and contact information of three relevant references. Please note that the search number for which you are applying is LIB-3826.

Albert S. Cook Library seeks an innovative individual to serve as the Project Coordinator for the Jewish Cultural Reconstruction Project. Our library is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse library staff by considering applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. You can read the library’s diversity statement here: https://libraries.towson.edu/about/inclusion-diversity-equity-accessibility. Towson University places a high priority on the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Jewish Cultural Reconstruction (JCR) Project Coordinator will join the Cook Library project team dedicated to bringing awareness to and intentionally reuniting the approximately 160,000 JCR books distributed across the U.S. The project coordinator is funded for three years by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) National Leadership grant LG-256715-OLS-24 to work part-time on this project. The project is in partnership with Towson University, Brandeis University, Yeshiva University, the Jewish Theological Seminary, and University of Denver.

This is a three-year, 20 hours per week part-time position, $23.08/hour.

The project coordinator will assist with the following duties:

• Working with co-PIs at Towson University and Brandeis University to plan and confirm dates, update schedules, and the project timelines as needed, and manage communication for the project. This includes setting up timelines in project management software Asana and tracking progress on each of the tasks for various milestones.
• Surveying subawardee institutions (Yeshiva University, the Jewish Theological Seminary, and the University of Denver) regarding which catalogs and systems they use to manage collections. Outreach to Jewish cultural databases to determine if partnerships may be possible for a JCR shared catalog. Assessing the various options for catalogs, systems, and cultural databases in partnership with co-PIs from Towson University and Brandeis University. Develop a technological strategy for the shared catalog in collaboration with co-PIs including technical requirements for digitization of any markings, digital preservation plans, software evaluation, and plans for sustainability. Document plans and procedures for future partner loads into the shared catalog.
• Correspond with subawardee institutions to provide support on how to locate their books and update catalog records. Update best practice documents with improvements and clarifications.
• Contribute to refining a toolkit that will assist other institutions with JCR books to identify, catalog, and digitize critical pieces of these significant works. Specific responsibilities will include conducting archival research into JCR shipments received by U.S. institutions, conducting an inventory of the JCR books held by Towson University, and helping to develop an initial draft of the toolkit.

Albert S. Cook Library seeks an innovative individual to serve as the Archivist for Digital Collections and Research, with our Early Career Librarian Fellows program. Our library is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse library staff by considering applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. You can read the library’s diversity statement here: https://libraries.towson.edu/about/inclusion-diversity-equity-accessibility. Towson University places a high priority on the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candidates will be expected to explain how they have been and could be involved in advancing this campus goal. This fellowship program is designed to provide an early-career librarian from an underrepresented group, who has either completed their master’s in library science (MLS or MLIS) in the last 18 months or will complete their master’s in library science within 12 months of hire. This is a permanent position; after the two-year fellowship, the librarian will continue in their role. There is an opportunity for librarian fellows to rotate across departments if they have the interest to do so. This is an opportunity for rapid professional growth and we encourage new perspectives and fresh ideas. As this is an early career opportunity, we encourage applicants with interest in the designated areas to apply, whether or not they have work experience or coursework in these areas. The first two years of the program will be dedicated to researching a new program or initiative, with the goal of creating a plan to launch the program at the conclusion of the two years within Albert S. Cook Library. For more information on Cook Library’s Early Career Fellows Program, view this short video, shared by Dean of Libraries, Suzanna Yaukey.

Albert S. Cook Library seeks an innovative individual to serve as the Digital Services Librarian, with our Early Career Librarian Fellows program. Our library is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse library staff by considering applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. You can read the library’s diversity statement here: https://libraries.towson.edu/about/inclusion-diversity-equity-accessibility. Towson University places a high priority on the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candidates will be expected to explain how they have been and could be involved in advancing this campus goal. This fellowship program is designed to provide an early-career librarian from an underrepresented group, who has either completed their master’s in library science (MLS or MLIS) in the last 18 months or will complete their master’s in library science within 12 months of hire. This is a permanent position; after the two-year fellowship, the librarian will continue in their role. There is an opportunity for librarian fellows to rotate across departments if they have the interest to do so. This is an opportunity for rapid professional growth and we encourage new perspectives and fresh ideas. As this is an early career opportunity, we encourage applicants with interest in the designated areas to apply, whether or not they have work experience or coursework in these areas. The first two years of the program will be dedicated to researching a new program or initiative, with the goal of creating a plan to launch the program at the conclusion of the two years within Albert S. Cook Library. For more information on Cook Library’s Early Career Fellows Program, view this short video, shared by Dean of Libraries, Suzanna Yaukey.