Medical Librarian, Driscoll Children’s Hospital
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi invites applications for Medical Librarian at Driscoll Children’s Hospital. The Medical Librarian manages the medical library of Driscoll Children’s Hospital (DCH). Although an employee of Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, the Medical Librarian is contracted to work under the umbrella of DCH’s Division of Medical Education. The Medical Librarian works with the DCH Director of Medical Education and others to ensure that the library provides top-quality information resources and services to the medical students and staff of Driscoll Children’s Hospital, including the hospital’s Corpus Christi and Rio Grande Valley locations.
Driscoll Children’s Hospital opened in 1953 and was the first hospital in South Texas to provide emergency services exclusively for children. Now, the Driscoll Health System serves 31 South Texas counties, with pediatric specialists in more than 32 medical and 13 surgical specialties. Its core values are Compassion, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship.
The Medical Librarian will
- Manage the Driscoll Children's Hospital Library, including developing the annual budget, providing regular reports to supervisors and Library Advisory Committee, overseeing the library environment, and promoting/assessing services and collections.
- Provide reference/research assistance and instruction. Provide information about trends in medical research, especially related to pediatrics.
- Oversee interlibrary loan and document delivery services.
- Select material for hospital library databases & collections, in coordination with Library Advisory Committee and hospital staff/physicians/residents.
- Proactively seek ways to grow and improve the library’s services.
- Supervise one full-time library employee.
Note: The primary work location is Driscoll Children’s Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas. May require occasional travel to the hospital’s Rio Grande Valley location in Edinburg, Texas.
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution, or international equivalent.
- Two (2) years of professional (post-MLS) experience in a medical library or two (2) years of professional experience in an academic library to include healthcare-related background or experience that provides comparable preparation for the role.
- Evidence of leadership, effective communication, and interpersonal & collaborative skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to service excellence.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Five (5) years related experience.
- Progressively responsible leadership/supervisory experience.
- Experience working independently, with minimal supervision.
- Experience supporting remote library users.
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a rapidly-changing environment.
Expected starting salary range $61,500 - $68,000 annually ($5,125 - $5,666.67 monthly). Salary dependent upon education and experience.
Application Information
For full posting and details and to apply: https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMUCC_External/job/Corpus-Christi-TX/Medical-Librarian--Driscoll-Children-Hospital_R-091502-1
The posting will remain open until a finalist has been selected. Review of applications will begin on March 25, 2026.
If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (361) 825-2630 or email employment@tamucc.edu.
About the University
TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and\ Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies. Learn more information here!
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