Head Librarian, Architecture & Planning Library
The University of Texas Libraries
•• The University
of Texas at Austin
http://www.lib.utexas.edu/admin/employment/ARCHhead.html
To APPLY for
the position, please complete an online application (UT Recruiting &
Staffing Services) as instructed and required at http://www.utexas.edu/hr/empl/index.html
and FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS provided by UTHRS -- Recruiting and Staffing
Services.
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Head Librarian,
Architecture & Planning Library
University of Texas
Libraries – The University of Texas at Austin
The Head Librarian is responsible for the operations
and management of the Architecture & Planning Library.
Responsibilities include the planning, organization, implementation and
assessment of all activities including faculty relations, user services,
personnel, budget, resource development, and policy-making. The
successful candidate will work collaboratively to build successful partnerships
with the School
of Architecture and
across campus as well as taking a leadership role in related professional
organizations. The position reports to the Associate Director for User
Services, University
of Texas Libraries.
The Architecture &
Planning Library is located in historic Battle Hall, recently named as one of America’s
favorite buildings by the American Institute of Architects. See http://favoritearchitecture.org/.
Collections support the research and teaching of the School of Architecture,
including Architecture, Architectural History, Community & Regional
Planning, Historic Preservation, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture,
Sustainable Design, Urban Design and related disciplines. The
Architecture & Planning Library houses the Alexander Architectural Archive
which includes more than 90 collections of architectural drawings and other
artifacts emphasizing the Southwest United States.
The Architecture & Planning Library and Alexander Architectural Archive
have a staff of two full-time professional librarians, five classified staff
and 15 student assistants. For more information, see http://www.lib.utexas.edu/apl/ and http://www.lib.utexas.edu/apl/aaa/.
Required
Qualifications: MLS from an ALA
accredited graduate program. Successful management experience at the
professional level in an academic or research library. Resource
development experience including donor relations and grant writing.
Collection development, reference and instruction experience in one or more of
the following areas: architecture, architectural history, community or urban
planning, historic preservation, interior design, or landscape architecture.
Preferred
Qualifications: Experience managing budgets. Experience leveraging emerging
technologies to improve and maintain sustainable services. Experience leading
and managing change efforts. Experience working successfully with faculty and
and/or college administrators. Experience managing archival or special
collections. An advanced degree in an applicable subject area. Demonstrated
leadership in library, university, state, national, and international programs
and initiatives. Evidence of well-developed interpersonal skills, initiative,
creative energy, resourcefulness, and a strong commitment to public service.
Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication and problem solving
skills.
Salary
and Benefits: $60,000
annually negotiable depending on qualifications and experience. No state
or local income tax. Standard state benefits package including annual
vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, retirement plans, and health insurance
options (comprehensive major medical, dental, vision, life, and
disability). Deferred compensation and tax sheltered annuity programs
also available.
Recruiting
Schedule: To
receive full consideration, complete application materials are due by October 31, 2007. Interested candidates
must complete an online Application of
Employment (http://www.utexas.edu/hr/empl/getting_started.html).
Please refer to job posting number 07-09-25-01-0080
(http://utdirect.utexas.edu/pnjobs/pnjobsvw.WBX?job_nbr=070925010080)
and follow applicant instructions given online which includes submitting the
following additional materials: a letter of interest, a full resume, a
statement of salary requirements and the names, addresses (including email) and
telephone numbers of three professional references. Send these additional
materials to Carol Johnson ([log in to unmask]) via
email. An email confirmation will be sent within 1-2 working days to
candidates who have submitted both the online application and who have emailed
the additional materials as instructed.
The University of Texas
Libraries has a strong commitment to diversity
and encourages applications and nominations from traditionally underrepresented
groups.
An Equal Opportunity /
Affirmative Action Employer