Head Librarian, Architecture & Planning Library

University of Texas Libraries – The University of Texas at Austin

The Head Librarian is responsible for the operations and management of the Architecture & Planning Library. Responsibilities include the planning, organization, implementation and assessment of all activities including faculty relations, user services, personnel, budget, resource development, and policy-making. The successful candidate will work collaboratively to build successful partnerships with the School of Architecture and across campus as well as taking a leadership role in related professional organizations. The position reports to the Associate Director for User Services, 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 the Alexander Architectural Archive which includes more than 90 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, five classified staff and 15 student assistants. For more information, see http://www.lib.utexas.edu/apl/  and http://www.lib.utexas.edu/apl/aaa/ 

For a complete job description including requirements, salary information and important instructions on how to apply for this position, visit http://www.lib.utexas.edu/admin/employment/ARCHhead.html 

The University of Texas Libraries has a strong commitment to diversity and encourages applications and nominations from traditionally underrepresented groups. 

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