Liaison Librarian for Education, UT Libraries Job at Digital Library Federation

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 :

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

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

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

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

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Salary : $62,000