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

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