Job Posting Title:

Collection Strategy Librarian, UT Libraries

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Hiring Department:

UT Libraries

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Sep 29, 2025

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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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 Collection Strategy Librarian will help develop and manage the UT Libraries (UTL) collections in all subject areas. They will work closely with librarians in the Scholarly Resources Department and across UTL to ensure that the collections meet the university’s current and future teaching, learning, and research missions. This position will also perform the duties of a subject liaison. The Collection Strategy Librarian is a member of the Collections Team in the Scholarly Resources Department.

Responsibilities

Gather, synthesize, assess, and utilize data from various sources to identify new research needs and potential new content; identify and analyze overall trends in usage, user needs, and collections spending; and create future strategies for Collections budgets and purchasing.

Assist with major functions of the Collections Team such as monitoring and planning fund spend-down, identifying potential product trials, monitoring and supporting approval plans, prioritizing wishlists, monitoring and supporting open access initiatives, handling gift material, fulfilling purchase requests, and administering, supporting, and growing our various ebook, journal, and database programs.
 

Establish and maintain relationships with the community of students and researchers in subject areas in the Social & Behavioral Sciences, as well as related programs and centers.  Serve as primary library contact for faculty and graduate students.  Provide in-person and remote reference, research assistance, and consultation to faculty, students and the wider community.  Conduct instruction sessions and explore other avenues for promoting information literacy.  Develop and maintain subject-specific web pages.  Engage with constituent departments and units in meaningful, relevant and sustainable ways, including scholarly communication and Open Agenda initiatives.  Participate in outreach and marketing efforts to raise awareness of library resources and services.  Responsible for collection development and information resource management in all formats. 
 

Other related functions as assigned. 

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in Library Science, or equivalent.

Knowledge of collection development topics and scholarly publishing practices and trends.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across organizational units.

Demonstrated ability to design and manage projects, bringing them to a successful conclusion.

Experience providing customer service.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Library Science and three years of related experience.

Familiarity with the acquisition and licensing of library resources.

Experience supporting the teaching, learning, and research needs of students, faculty, and researchers.

Experience with vendor relations and communications.

Experience providing training and creating documentation.

Demonstrated proficiency in Excel. Experience using quantitative and/or qualitative data to inform decision-making.

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

$52,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

May work around standard office conditions.

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

Typical library conditions.

Work Shift

Monday – Friday, typically between 8 am and 5 pm as arranged with manager. Flexible work arrangements with up to two remotes days/week are available after initial onboarding period.

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:

Please describe how your knowledge and experience fits the requirements of this position.

Please describe your familiarity with collection development work in academic libraries.

Tell us how you would approach getting up to speed on an academic department’s research areas and course offerings in order to support the faculty and students.

 

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.

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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.

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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:

E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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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.