Liaison Librarian for STEM, Health or Social Sciences, UT Libraries

Digital Library Federation; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking two dynamic librarians to enhance their liaison program at the University of Texas Libraries. This role involves engaging with diverse academic disciplines, providing vital research support, and fostering collaboration to promote student success. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in library science and a passion for teaching and outreach. With opportunities for professional development and a commitment to innovative programming, this position offers a unique chance to make a significant impact in the academic community while working in a supportive and flexible environment.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Engagement in innovative programming

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library Science or related field required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide research support and consultation for students and scholars.
• Plan and conduct classes to advance information literacy.

Skills

Research Support

Teaching & Learning

Engagement & Outreach

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Professional Development

Collection Stewardship

Education

Master’s degree in Library Science

Master’s degree in Information Science

Master’s degree in Data Science

Tools

Database Management Tools

Research Management Software

Job description

The University of Texas Libraries (UTL) seeks two librarians to join our active and evolving liaison program. One will liaise with Physical & Computational Sciences (Astronomy, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics) and another with Health & Data Sciences (Kinesiology & Health Education, Health Informatics, Public Health, Statistics & Data Sciences). In this role, you will coordinate library engagement, research support, and teaching/learning services for assigned departments; and as a member of the STEM & Social Sciences Engagement team, you will collaborate with colleagues to programmatically leverage our expertise, resources, and relationships to advance student success and deepen research partnerships between UTL and our campus community. Early-career librarians with the desire to learn new subjects and develop new skills are encouraged to apply. Applicants can apply for one or both positions with a single application to this recruitment.Note: These positions will be filled at either the Assistant Librarian or Librarian title, depending on the education and experience of the selected candidate.

Responsibilities

• Research Support, Scholarly Communication, & Digital Initiatives: Provide research support to students and scholars at all stages of the research lifecycle. Consult on database searching, systematic reviews, data management/sharing and scholarly publishing. Advance scholarly communication and Open Science awareness among assigned communities.
• Teaching & Learning: Plan and conduct classes, create learning objects, and initiate or engage in other activities to advance information/digital literacy among students. Support faculty in selecting and gaining access to course materials, including open educational resources (OERs). Develop and maintain subject-specific guides and instructional materials.
• Engagement & Outreach: Establish and maintain relationships within the assigned community of students and scholars. Attend, participate in, and plan engagement forums/activities/events within UTL, the UT campus, and beyond. Communicate the impact of your work internally and externally.
• Professional Development & Service: Actively participate in the work of UT Libraries and related professional and scholarly communities, particularly by serving on committees, leading or participating in strategic projects/initiatives, and presenting/publishing. Develop new skills related to evolving job responsibilities.
• Collection Stewardship: Engage in collection development/management activities related to assigned subjects, in collaboration with the STEM & Social Sciences Collections Coordinator. Steward and manage assigned endowments, gifts, and start-up funds. Promote collections, particularly materials unique to UT, through digital projects, UTL communication venues, and collaborative initiatives.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Assistant Librarian: Master’s degree in Library Science, Information Science, or Data Science.
• Librarian: Master’s degree in Library Science, Information Science, or Data Science; and four or more years of professional work experience.
• A demonstrated interest in building the skills and expertise needed to:
  1. support the research needs of students and scholars in your assigned disciplines.
  2. consult on systematic reviews or evidence synthesis projects.
  3. participate in our Open Science/Scholarship outreach, education, and programming initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, in-person and virtual.
• A proactive, self-starter approach to work and a willingness to respond to tasks and opportunities with initiative, flexibility, creative energy, and leadership.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in a STEM, health, or behavioral sciences field.
• Experience supporting students and scholars in an academic library or other research setting.
• Familiarity with information resources and tools important to STEM, health, or social science scholars.
• Experience with systematic reviews or other evidence synthesis methodologies.
• Demonstrated awareness of trends in scholarly communication and Open Science, particularly in areas such as: open access (OA) publishing, author rights, publication metrics, research data management, and data curation/sharing.
• Experience developing/maintaining strong relationships with user communities, working across organizational boundaries and managing complex stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrated ability to be successful in the design and promotion of innovative programming and services.

We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop these preferred skills.

Salary Range

Assistant Librarian: $52,000-61,999, depending on qualifications. Librarian: $62,000+, depending on qualifications.

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions.
• Weekend and evening work may be required.
• Typical library conditions.

Work Shift

Monday - Friday, usually between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., with occasional evening/weekend work. Flexible work arrangements available to allow for some remote work, but regular, on-campus work is required.

Required Materials (PDF preferred)

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

During your application, you will be asked the following questions:

• Tell us about a time that you provided someone with research assistance. What was the need and how did you help?
• What excites you about being/becoming a subject librarian, particularly for STEM and health disciplines?