What are the responsibilities and job description for the Librarian I - Social Sciences Liaison Librarian position at The University of Texas at Tyler?
Required Application Materials
A single PDF or Word document containing a resume, letter of interest, and a list of the names and contact information for three (3) professional references is required to apply.
Important Instructions:
When prompted to upload your “resume”, upload your combined documents as one file.
- Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”.
If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.
Job Summary
The Librarian I- Social Sciences Liaison supports social science programs, including anthropology, communication, criminal justice, economics, history, geography, government, philosophy & religion, political science, psychology & counseling, public administration, and sociology. This position provides a full range of information support to students and faculty for student success, teaching and research.
Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks
- Provides research consultations and reference services in-person and virtually to students, faculty and staff.
- Develops and provides specialized online and in-person information literacy and library resource instruction.
- Creates online guides and digital or physical exhibitions to promote resources.
- Selects materials in coordination with the Head of Electronic Resources & Collection.
- Engages in activities that contribute to the advancement of the Library, the university, and the library profession.
- Maintains awareness of professional developments, issues, and practices that positively impact one's performance and service contributions.
- Coordinates library outreach, marketing, promotion.
- Serves as the Library's point of contact for the assigned areas.
- Develops and performs other relevant discipline-specific collections activities as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Education/Experience
- May accept a combination of education and experience.
Preferred Education/Experience
- Educational background in social science-related field, educational background in pedagogy or teaching experience.
Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies
- Ability to work cooperatively and collegially and adapt to change.
- Effective time management and organizational skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, in writing and speaking.
Other Information
About The University of Texas at Tyler
The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 13 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.
Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.
With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs.
For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.
Additional Information
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 is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
EEO/AA Statement
The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
