Texas Tech University Libraries

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TITLE:  Architecture Librarian

RESPONSIBILITIES:  This new position is responsible for administration of
the Architecture Library, located in the College of Architecture.
Responsibilities include advanced reference assistance, collection
development, library instruction, user needs assessment, supervision of
support staff, and collaborative activities with Architecture faculty and
the University Library.

QUALIFICATIONS:  A graduate degree in an ALA-accredited program is required;
preference will be given to candidates with work experience in an
architecture library or who have a degree/course work in architecture or a
relevant field.  Qualifications include the leadership abilities necessary
for planning, implementing, and sustaining the programs of the Architecture
Library.  The successful candidate must be a strong communicator committed
to patron-focused services and innovation in the use of new information
technologies.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:  Minimum of $30,000 at the assistant or associate
librarian rank, depending on qualifications.  Benefits include choice of
retirement programs, including TIAA-CREF; 15 state holidays; partial moving
expenses; and no state or local income tax.

GENERAL INFORMATION:  Texas Tech University, with an enrollment of 24,000,
is one of four major comprehensive state universities in Texas.  A wide
range of academic programs is offered in eleven colleges and schools,
including law and medicine.  The Lubbock area (pop. 224,000) is the West
Texas center for higher education, agriculture, health care, banking, and
business.  Additional information is available at www.ttu.edu/~library/.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:   Send letter of application indicating
qualifications and interest in the position, current resume, and names and
addresses of three references to Search Committee, Texas Tech University
Library, Box 40002, Lubbock, TX 79409-0002.  Applications received by March
3 will be given first consideration.

Texas Tech University is an EEO/AA/ADA employer.