Job Opportunity: Head of Reader and Viewer Services (Professional Librarian I) at the Harry Ransom Center at UT

  • Harry Ransom Center
  • Austin, Texas
  • Oct 26, 2021
Full time Management

Job Description

Position Available: Head of Reader and Viewer Services (Professional Librarian I)

The Head of Reader and Viewer Services provides leadership, supervision, and management for the daily operations of the Harry Ransom Center's Reading and Viewing Room. The Head cultivates an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere to researchers across disciplines and with various research competencies by training and mentoring currently a team made up of five FTE and seven students, as well as facilitating and developing policies and procedures that ensure the unit meets its strategic goals. The Library Division embraces a highly collaborative environment and the Head reports to the Associate Director for the Library Division and works closely with other units and teams regarding reference, instruction and 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 humanities research library and museum at The University of Texas at Austin. Its extensive collections provide unique insight into the creative process of writers and artists, deepening our understanding and appreciation of literature, photography, film, art, and the performing arts. Visitors engage with the Center's collections through research and study, exhibitions, publications, and a rich variety of program offerings including readings, talks, symposia, and film screenings.55The Ransom Center encourages discovery, inspires creativity, and advances understanding of the humanities for a broad and diverse audience through the preservation and sharing of its extraordinary collections.55The Ransom Center welcomes and respects all individuals and communities by valuing and maintaining awareness of diverse perspectives and experiences. We believe inclusivity is critical to fostering excellence in all of our endeavors, and we strive to promote diversity in our collections and services. We welcome applicants from under-represented groups and those who demonstrate a commitment to inclusion. To learn more about our institutional mission and values, visit: https://www.hrc.utexas.edu/about/#mission-values.55

Occupations

University

Salary

57,500.00