Job Posting Title:
Liaison Librarian for Physical & Computational Sciences, UT Libraries----
Hiring Department:
UT Libraries----
Position Open To:
All Applicants----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40----
FLSA Status:
Exempt----
Earliest Start Date:
Jun 16, 2025----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue----
Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS----
Job Details:
General Notes
The University of Texas Libraries advances teaching, catalyzes research, and democratizes learning in order to develop critical thinkers and global citizens. As an essential campus partner in building a rich research and learning ecosystem, we are committed to creating and sustaining a community that welcomes and respects all individuals, celebrates different perspectives and experiences, and fosters belonging. To learn more about UT Libraries, please visit our website: https://www.lib.utexas.edu/
Purpose
The University of Texas Libraries (UTL) seeks an early career librarian to be our next Liaison Librarian for Physical & Computational Sciences. In this role, you will take the lead on developing outreach initiatives and providing research, teaching, and learning support for the departments of Astronomy, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, and Statistics & Data Science. You will receive support from and collaborate with a group of friendly and seasoned liaisons on our STEM & Social Sciences Engagement team. Together we are working to develop services and initiatives that establish the libraries as a key partner in research and learning. Science degrees not required. Early-career librarians with the desire to learn new subjects and develop new skills are encouraged to apply. All new Assistant Librarians receive dedicated funds to support conference attendance and other professional development activities.
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.
Engagement & Outreach: Establish and maintain relationships with scholars, staff, and students from assigned departments and related centers and institutes. Attend, participate in, and coordinate programs and events. Communicate the impact of our work internally and externally.
Professional Development & Service: Develop new skills related to evolving job responsibilities. Actively participate in the work of UT Libraries and professional/scholarly communities, particularly by serving on committees and leading or participating in shared and strategic projects/initiatives.
Collection Stewardship: Develop and manage physical and computational science collections, in collaboration with the STEM & Social Sciences Collections Coordinator. Promote collections, particularly materials unique to UT, through digital projects, UTL communication venues, and collaborative initiatives.
Other related functions as assigned.
Master’s degree in Library/Information Science or equivalent degree.
A demonstrated interest in building the skills and expertise needed to:
o support the research needs of students and scholars in your assigned disciplines.
o develop and lead STEM-related outreach and engagement initiatives.
o participate in our Open Science/Scholarship programming.
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.
Experience supporting students and scholars in an academic library or other research setting.
Familiarity with information resources and tools used in STEM disciplines.
Experience working with science students and scholars.
Experience teaching in library settings and/or developing library-related tutorials, guides, and learning objects.
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.
$52,000 + depending on qualifications
May work around standard office conditions.
Weekend and evening work may be required.
Typical library conditions.
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.
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
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?
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
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Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.----
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.----
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
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