Harry Ransom Center

Position Available: Head of Reader and Viewer Services (Professi onal Librarian I) The Head of Reader and Viewer Services provides leadersh ip, supervision, and management for the daily operations of the Harry Ransom Center's Read ing and Viewing Room. The Head cultivates an inclusive and welcom ing atmosphere to researchers across disciplines and with various research comp etencies by training and mentoring currently a team made up of five FTE and seven students, as well as facilitating and developing policies and pr ocedures that ensure the unit meets its strategic goals. The Library Division embraces a highly collab orative environment and the Head reports to the Associate Director for the Library Division and works cl osely with other units and teams regarding reference, instruction an d outreach, safety and security, cataloging, and diversity and inclusion initiatives. Priority deadline: November 12, 2021  For more information and to apply: https://utaustin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UTstaff/details/Head-of-Reader-and-Viewer-Services--Professional-Librarian-_R_00016228? Webinar Information Session:  Please join us for an  open Zoom webinar  informational session about the position, to be held on Thursday, November 4 at 11:00 am Central Daylight Time: https://utexas.zoom.us/j/97711935976 About the Harry Ransom Center: The Ransom Center is an internationally renowned human ities research library and museum at The University of Texas at Austin. Its extensive collections provide uniq ue insight into the creative process of writers and artists, deepen ing our understanding and appreciation of literature, photography, film, art, and the performi ng arts. Visitors engage with the Center's collections through research a nd study, exhibitions, publications, and a rich variety of program offerings includi ng readings, talks, symposia, and film screenings.55The Ransom Center encourages discovery, inspires creativity, and adv ances understanding of the humanities for a broad and diverse aud ience through the preservation and sharing of its extraordinary collections. 55The Ransom Center welcomes and respects all individuals a nd communities by valuing and maintaining awareness of diverse perspectives and exp eriences. We believe inclusivity is critical to fostering excellence in all of our endeavors, and we st rive to promote diversity in our collections and services. We welcome app licants from under-represented groups and those who demonstrate a commitme nt to inclusion. To learn more about our institutional mission and values, visit:  https://www.hrc.utexas.edu/about/ # mi ss i o n -va l u e s .55