Job Description:

The TMC Library, McGovern Historical Center seeks a creative, well-organized, and self-motivated Archivist and Special Collections Librarian with demonstrated knowledge in bibliographic cataloging and archival processing. Reporting to the Head of the McGovern Historical Center, the position will manage the McGovern Rare Book Collection on the History of Medicine Catalog Enhancement Project. The project will improve scholarly access to the collection by enhancing existing bibliographic records and implementing the Library of Congress classification system. The position will develop more efficient cataloging techniques that link rare book collections and archival materials across all library discovery platforms. The Archivist and Special Collections Librarian will design future projects to continue rare book collection improvements. In addition to project responsibilities, the position will be an active member of the department providing reference services, performing outreach activities, and working closely with patrons, donors, library staff, and institutional groups.  The project is funded through 2030. (The position will not continue beyond 2030).

Location (City AND State):

Houston, TX

Application Deadline:

4/15/2026

Minimum Degree Requirement:

Master's Degree

Years of experience required:

0-3

Workplace Model:

In-Person

Salary Range:

$58,000 annually plus professional development