Librarian

CELEBRATION CHURCH•Georgetown, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Librarian supports the academic mission of Austin Christian University by providing professional oversight of library resources, research services, and information systems. This role ensures students and faculty have access to relevant, academically rigorous resources that support the University’s curriculum and Christian mission. Working collaboratively with faculty and university leadership, the Librarian manages collection development, provides advanced research and reference support, strengthens student information literacy, and maintains effective cataloging and library systems. The Librarian also helps anticipate evolving academic resource needs, evaluates resource utilization, and ensures library practices align with applicable accreditation, academic, and regulatory standards.

Requirements

Strong commitment to Christian faith and ability to lead in alignment with the University’s Statement of Faith and Standards of Performance.
Uphold the Core Values of the University, exemplifying them by word and lifestyle.
Participate in the social, cultural, and spiritual life of the University community, including regular Chapel attendance.
Support the educational purposes and objectives of the University
Proven ability to lead through complexity, manage change, and improve academic and student outcomes.
Cooperate with the administration and staff of the University in professional and personal relationships.
Observe and enforce the rules and regulations of the University.
Support the University prayerfully on a regular basis.
Ability to work evenings/weekends as needed for academic events and crises.
Travel for accreditation, partnerships, and conferences as required.
Successful completion of background check, driver record, and reference checks.
Be an active Member of Celebration Church.
Regularly attend services at Celebration Church.
Tithe faithfully and regularly to Celebration Church.
Abide by the values, policies, and practices within the Celebration Church Employee Handbook.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience
Minimum 3 years of library science or related professional experience
MLS/MLIS or related advanced degree preferred
Prior experience in a higher education or academic library setting preferred

Responsibilities

Evaluate and maintain physical and digital library collections to ensure academic rigor, relevance, and theological alignment with the University’s curriculum and Christian mission.
Propose new resource acquisitions based on curriculum needs, faculty input, and emerging academic priorities.
Manage the ongoing review and de-selection of outdated, duplicative, or no longer relevant materials.
Provide advanced, customized reference support for students and faculty.
Assist faculty in identifying scholarly materials for course development and integration.
Coordinate with faculty subject-matter experts to create and manage specialized subject guides (LibGuides) supporting theology, ministry, business, and general education courses.
Design and deliver instructional sessions on academic research methods, including new and emerging research technologies.
Equip students to critically evaluate sources and effectively navigate academic databases.
Develop asynchronous learning materials (tutorials, handouts) for different learning modalities.
Perform original and complex copy cataloging using current metadata standards (RDA, MARC).
Maintain accurate classification and organization of theological and academic texts.
Maintain and troubleshoot library management systems and academic database access to support reliable use by students and faculty.
Partner with faculty and University departments to anticipate and plan for upcoming academic resource needs.
Track and evaluate library resource usage to inform collection development and future budget decisions.
Ensure library practices comply with applicable academic accreditation and approval standards and federal and state requirements.