Architecture & Planning Library
University
of Texas Libraries – The University of Texas
at Austin
The Architecture & Planning Librarian is
responsible for collection development, reference, instruction and managing digital
projects for the Architecture & Planning Library. The successful candidate
will work collaboratively to build and maintain significant research
collections and strong faculty relationships with the School of Architecture
and across campus, as well as taking a leadership role in related professional
organizations. The position reports to the Head Librarian, Architecture &
Planning Library, The University of Texas Libraries.
The Architecture & Planning Library is located
in historic Battle Hall, recently named as one of America’s favorite buildings
by the American Institute of Architects. See http://favoritearchitecture.org/. Collections
support the research and teaching of the School of Architecture,
including Architecture, Architectural History, Community & Regional
Planning, Historic Preservation, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture,
Sustainable Design, Urban Design and related disciplines. The Architecture
& Planning Library houses special collections of rare and unique published
material, as well as the Alexander Architectural Archive which includes more
than 100 collections of architectural drawings and other artifacts emphasizing
the Southwest United States. The Architecture
& Planning Library and Alexander Architectural Archive have a staff of two
full-time professional librarians, four classified staff and 15 student
assistants. For more information, see http://www.lib.utexas.edu/apl/.
Required Qualifications: MLS from an ALA accredited graduate
program. Experience supporting collection development, reference and
instruction in one or more of the following areas: architecture, architectural
history, art, art history, community planning, historic preservation, interior
design, landscape architecture, or urban planning. Experience providing public
service in an academic, research, or architectural firm library. Eligible to
work in the United States.
For a complete job announcement including application
details visit: http://www.lib.utexas.edu/admin/employment/Architecture.html
The University
of Texas Libraries has a
strong commitment to diversity and encourages applications and nominations from
traditionally underrepresented groups.
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer