Reference Services Coordinator

1 week ago


Austin, Texas, United States University of Texas at Austin Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Reference Librarian to join our team at the University of Texas at Austin. The successful candidate will provide leadership and coordination for in-person and virtual reference assistance, contributing to a collaborative and team-oriented work environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and administer user-centered Reference service models, exploring and implementing changes to service models and supporting processes.
  • Collect and compile circulation and assessment data, analyze data, and prepare reports.
  • Maintain a high level of professional activities and stay up-to-date with current trends and emerging technologies in the areas of Reference and Research Services.
  • Share responsibility for service quality for in-person reference support by creating policy and designing new workflows.
  • Deliver database instruction training to new and existing staff.
  • Staff the Reference Service point up to 10-hours a week.
Additional Responsibilities
  • Provide research assistance to and answer reference questions from in-person and virtual library patrons regarding all collections, with a special focus on Literature, History, Photography, Cultural studies, or other Humanities-related fields.
  • Share responsibility for handling digitization and permission requests for these collections.
  • Provide research support to students and faculty on campus through outreach, consultations, office-hours, and workshops.
  • Collaborate with Ransom Center Instructional, Curatorial, Conservation, and Research Services staff along with University faculty to design and deliver student-centered instructional sessions prioritizing active learning strategies.
  • Participate in Ransom Center committee activities as requested.
  • Engage in campus, regional, and national professional organizations and collaborative activities and bring awareness of best practices in the field to help maintain the excellence of Reference support at the Harry Ransom Center.
Requirements
  • MSIS with coursework in library or information science, or in a discipline aligned with the Ransom Center's major collection strengths.
  • Experience in literary, archival, or special collections research.
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational, time, and project management skills.
  • Reading knowledge of Spanish.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced degree or coursework in library or information science, or in a discipline aligned with the Ransom Center's major collection strengths including film, photography, literature, performing arts, or early books and manuscripts.
  • Experience providing reference services in a special collections or academic library.
  • Familiarity with trends, issues, and best practices in the description, preservation, and access to special collections materials.
Working Conditions
  • May work around standard office conditions.
  • Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
  • Use of manual dexterity.
  • Lifting and moving.
Work Shift
  • Regular M-F work shift with occasional Saturday hours required.


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