Employment Opportunities with the General Libraries
January 20, 2004
Head Librarian, Fine Arts Library
The General Libraries - The University of Texas at Austin
The Head Librarian is responsible for the operations and management
of the Fine Arts Library. Responsibilities include the planning,
organization, implementation and assessment of all activities
including faculty relations, user services, personnel, budget,
development, statistics, and policy-making. The successful candidate
will work collaboratively to build partnerships throughout the
library system and across campus as well as taking a leadership role
in related professional organizations. The position reports to the
Associate Director for Student Services, The General Libraries.
The Fine Arts Library contains the primary art, art history, music,
and theatre and dance collections of the General Libraries. The
collections include approximately 300,000 books and scores, 900
current serial subscriptions, 38,000 phonodiscs, more than 34,000
compact discs, 3,800 video cassettes and video discs, 4,500 reels of
microfilm, and 24,000 microfiche and supports research and
instruction in the College of Fine Arts, which includes the School of
Music and the Departments of Art and Art History and Theatre and
Dance. The Fine Arts Library has a staff of three full-time
professional librarians, 14 classified staff and 15-20 student
assistants. For more information, see http://www.lib.utexas.edu/fal/.
Required Qualifications: MLS from an ALA accredited graduate program;
successful management experience at the professional level in an
academic or research library; successful supervisory experience,
collection development, reference and instruction experience in one
or more of the following areas: Art and Art History, Music or Theatre
and Dance.
Preferred Qualifications : Experience managing budgets; experience
securing grants and other development opportunities; experience
leading and managing change efforts; an advanced degree in an
applicable subject area; demonstrated potential for leadership in
library, university, state, national, and international programs and
initiatives; evidence of well-developed interpersonal skills,
initiative, creative energy, resourcefulness, and strong commitment
to public service; demonstrated excellent written and verbal
communication and problem solving skills.
Salary and Benefits : $54,000 - $58,000 annually or more, depending
on qualifications and experience. No state or local income tax.
Standard state benefits package including annual vacation and sick
leave, paid holidays, retirement plans, and health insurance options
(comprehensive major medical and HMO plans, dental, vision, life, and
disability). Deferred compensation and tax sheltered annuity programs
also available.
Recruiting Schedule: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and
will be accepted until the position is filled, however applications
received by February 27, 2004 will be assured of full consideration.
To apply, send a letter of interest explaining how your work
experience addresses the needs cited above; a resume; a statement of
salary requirements; and the names, addresses (including e-mail), and
telephone numbers of three professional references to Carol Johnson
([log in to unmask]), The University of Texas at Austin, The
General Libraries, P.O. Box P, Austin, Texas 78713-8916. Please refer
to job posting number 04-01-20-01-0080. The University of Texas at
Austin has a strong commitment to diversity and encourages
applications and nominations from individuals from traditionally
underrepresented groups. For more information, see UT Library Online
( http://www.lib.utexas.edu/ ).
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
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