Liaison Librarian for Education, UT Libraries

Job Posting Title:

Liaison Librarian for Education, UT Libraries

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Hiring Department:

UT Libraries

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Jul 08, 2024

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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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 University of Texas Libraries (UTL) seeks a librarian to join its active and evolving liaison program. The Liaison Librarian for Education will coordinate library engagement, research support, and teaching/learning services for the Departments of Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Leadership & Policy, and Special Education. The position reports to the STEM & Social Sciences Engagement Team Lead; as an active member of that team, the Liaison Librarian for Education will collaborate with colleagues to programmatically leverage our expertise, resources, and relationships to advance student success and deepen research partnerships between UTL and our campus community.

Note: This position will be filled at either the Assistant Librarian or Librarian title, depending on the education and experience of the selected candidate.

Responsibilities

• Research Support, Scholarly Communication, & Digital Initiatives : Provide research support to students and scholars at all stages of the research lifecycle. Consult on database searching, systematic reviews, data management/sharing and scholarly publishing. Advance scholarly communication and Open Science awareness among assigned communities.

• Teaching & Learning: Plan and conduct classes, create learning objects, and initiate or engage in other activities to advance information/digital literacy among students. Support faculty in selecting and gaining access to course materials, including OERs. Develop and maintain subject-specific guides and instructional materials.

• Engagement & Outreach : Establish and maintain relationships within the assigned community of students and scholars. Attend, participate in, and plan engagement forums/activities/events within UTL, the UT campus, and beyond. Communicate the impact of your work internally and externally.  

• Professional Development & Service : Actively participate in the work of UT Libraries and related professional and scholarly communities, particularly by serving on committees, leading or participating in strategic projects/initiatives, and presenting/publishing. Develop new skills related to evolving job responsibilities.

• Collection Stewardship : Engage in collection development/management activities related to assigned subjects, in collaboration with the Social Sciences Collections Coordinator. Steward and manage Youth Collection, K-12 Textbook & Curriculum Collection, assigned endowments, gifts, and start-up funds. Promote collections, particularly materials unique to UT, through digital projects, UTL communication venues, and collaborative initiatives.

• Other related functions as assigned. 

Required Qualifications

• Assistant Librarian: Master of Library Science, or equivalent library science degree.

• Librarian: Master of Library Science, or equivalent library science degree, and four or more years of professional work experience. 

• A demonstrated interest in building the skills and expertise needed to
    - support advanced education scholars who are working on thesis/dissertation literature reviews
    - consult on systematic reviews or evidence synthesis work
    - assist researchers in finding current and historic education data and legislation.

• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, in-person and virtual.

• A proactive, self-starter approach to work and a willingness to respond to tasks and opportunities with initiative, flexibility, creative energy, and leadership. 

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in education and/or experience working in a K-12 education setting or in education policy.

• Experience with education-related research or with education as an academic discipline.

• Experience supporting students and scholars in an academic library or other research setting.

• Familiarity with information resources and tools important to education or social science scholars.

• Experience with systematic reviews and other research methodologies in education and social sciences.

• Demonstrated awareness of trends in scholarly communication and Open Science, particularly in areas such as: OA publishing, author rights, publication metrics, research data management, and data curation/sharing.

• Experience working across organizational boundaries and managing complex stakeholder groups.

• Demonstrated ability to be successful in the design and promotion of innovative programming and services.

We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop these preferred skills.

Salary Range

Assistant Librarian: $52,000-61,999

Librarian: $62,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office and library conditions.

• Weekend and evening work may be required.

Work Shift

Monday - Friday, usually between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., with occasional evening/weekend work. Flexible work arrangements available to allow for some remote work, but regular, on-campus work is required.

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:

• Tell us about a time that you provided someone with research assistance. What was the need and how did you help?

• Liaison work is often independent, time sensitive, and requires on-going learning; success hinges on personal initiative and curiosity. How have you demonstrated these qualities in your previous work?

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.