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SalaryJob Posting Title:
Resident Librarian, UT Libraries -
Hiring Department:
UT Libraries -
Position Open To:
All Applicants -
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40 -
FLSA Status:
Exempt -
Earliest Start Date:
Jun 01, 2024 -
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2027 -
Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS -
Job Details:
General Notes
The University of Texas Libraries advances teaching, catalyzes research, and democratizes learning in order to develop critical thinkers and global citizens. As an essential campus partner in building a rich research and learning ecosystem, we are committed to creating and sustaining a community that welcomes and respects all individuals, celebrates different perspectives and experiences, and fosters belonging. To learn more about UT Libraries, please visit our website:
https://www.lib.utexas.edu/
Purpose
The UT Libraries is pleased to offer two positions in our three-year residency program for early career librarians and archivists. We seek prospective applicants looking to deepen their experience in the field of academic libraries and/or archives. The residency program will provide specialized training, continuing education, and mentorship based on the resident's professional interests and goals. Our program is based on a rotational model driven by the individual resident’s professional development goals. UT Libraries is a large organization and offers a wide variety of areas of specialization for rotations. The range of work experience gained through this position will enable the residents to build essential skills in the field of libraries and/or archives. The residents will receive dedicated professional development funds to support conference attendance. The residents serve as valued colleagues in the organization and will enrich UT Libraries by bringing in new ideas and perspectives, and contribute to strategic initiatives through project work. For more information, please see our LibGuide here:
https://guides.lib.utexas.edu/residency-program
Candidates are encouraged to apply by April 12, 2024.
Responsibilities
- Development of a rotation plan and completion of project work assigned in each rotation.
- Learning, observation, and inquiry to gain a broad and deep understanding of how academic and research libraries operate.
- Professional development and skill-building.
- Professional service via participation in professional library and scholarly organizations and UT Libraries committees.
Program Structure:
A rotation plan for the first year will be collaboratively developed during orientation and will include rotating through at least two and up to four Libraries' units or areas, with opportunities for shorter observations in additional units. This first year allows the resident the opportunity to experience varied work opportunities. In the second year, the resident will focus on an area of specialization, deepening their skills and developing specialized experience in an area of their choice with the goal of being able to add one year of dedicated professional experience to their resume. In the third year, the resident will have the opportunity to continue their year two placement or select a new area of focus, and will receive mentorship and support in career development as well as dedicated time to apply to future positions.
Example rotation areas could include:
- Subject liaison librarianship and collection development
- Digital scholarship, scholarly communications, and data management
- Assessment and planning
- Library instruction and pedagogy
- Special collections, rare books, and archives
- Collections acquisitions and licensing
- Digitization and preservation
- Metadata and content description
Required Qualifications
- MLS, or equivalent, received in the last two years
- Demonstrated experience in establishing priorities, meeting deadlines, and organizing work effectively
- Demonstrated willingness to respond to opportunities
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively
- Ability to work independently and efficiently
- Flexibility working in a fast-paced and evolving technological, team-oriented, and agile environment
- Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication skills, in person and in writing
- Commitment to supporting academic and research needs of all students, faculty, and staff
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated willingness to respond to opportunities with leadership and troubleshoot challenges with initiative and creativity
- Experience providing exemplary customer service
- Previous library or archives experience
- Interest in developing leadership skills in ways that resonate with interests and strengths
We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleague develop these preferred skills.
Salary Range
$52,000 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
- May work around standard office and library conditions.
- Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
Work Shift
Monday-Friday, between the hours of 7am and 6pm as arranged with supervisor. Flexible work arrangements available, but regular onsite work is expected.
Required Materials
- Resume/CV
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
- Letter of interest
During your application, you will be asked the following questions:
- How does your work, education, and/or life experience inform your approach to working in libraries or archives?
- Describe two to three library or archival areas in which you would like to gain more experience. What specific skills do you hope to develop in each area?
- Tell us about a goal you set for yourself. What steps did you take to achieve your goal? What challenges or setbacks did you encounter along the way and how did you handle them? Did you achieve your goal or did it evolve as you worked toward it?
- Please describe your communication style. How have you adapted it to work with others who prefer a different style?
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
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Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval. -
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. -
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an
equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. -
Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original
documents
to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university. -
E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
- E-Verify Poster (English)[PDF]
- E-Verify Poster (Spanish)[PDF]
- Right To Work Poster (English)[PDF]
- Right To Work Poster (Spanish)[PDF]
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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in
HOP-3031
. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may
access the most recent report here
or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
