Librarian for Latin American and Benson Rare Books Collections, UT Libraries (Austin, TX)

Posted February 14, 2025

Purpose

As a part of the Content Management unit within UT Libraries, the Librarian for Latin American and Benson Rare Books Collections (Assistant Librarian) is responsible for contributing and coordinating the description and cataloging operations of the Latin American and Benson Rare Books digital and physical collections. This position reports to the Head of Outsourced and Strategic Resources.

Responsibilities

Manages the day-to-day description and cataloging work of the Latin American and Benson Rare Books digital and physical materials including coordinating communications with the Benson staff to establish priorities and ensure access to the Latin American and Benson Rare Books content via the timely creation of metadata in accordance with established methods and procedures.
Establishes priorities and goals to ensure effective workflows and outcomes in a positive, productive, and efficient work environment.
Recommends and implements new initiatives for describing and providing access to Latin American and Benson Rare Books content in all formats.
Establishes and maintains excellent working relationships with other units and departments to resolve issues related to the description and/or access of digital and physical Latin American and Benson Rare Books materials.
Creates, transforms, reviews, and manages descriptive metadata for digital and physical Latin American and Benson Rare Books content, and participates in the Program for Cooperative Cataloging Program (PCC) by adhering to NACO (Name Authority Cooperative) standards. Catalogs using non-MARC metadata: Creates descriptive metadata in Dublin Core and/or other non-MARC metadata schemas for Latin American and Benson Rare Books content being submitted to the UT digital repository.
Participates in department meetings. Serves on committees, task forces, and working groups related to departmental responsibilities. Attends training initiatives as directed by supervisor or Head of Content Management.
Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in library science or equivalent.
Experience related to library work in an academic, special, or research library, or in an institution with a substantial Latin American collection.
Professional working proficiency in Spanish, including written and verbal communications skills.
Experience cataloging MARC records.
Experience working with an integrated library system/library service platform.
Excellent attention to detail and high degree of accuracy in performing tasks.
Enthusiasm for delivering high quality service.
Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and ability to manage workflows and problem solve creatively.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to explain complex concepts to a wide range of users in individual and group settings.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a member of a team in ways that contribute and support a collaborative and welcoming environment.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional working proficiency in Portuguese and/or a Latin American indigenous language.
Experience with Alma library services platform.
Familiarity with archival collections and best practices related to their description.
Experience working with non-MARC metadata in a library environment.
Knowledge of current standard cataloging practices and guidelines, such as RDA, AACR2, LCSH, LC Authorities, and PCC.
Experience working with OCLC Connexion cataloging tool.
Knowledge of Library of Congress classiﬁcation scheme.
Ability to contribute to a thoughtful, expressive environment, with a group of team leaders working together to create a constructive, open-minded, and innovative learning community.

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

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
Typical office and library environment.
Lifting objects, bending, kneeling, walking, standing.

Work Shift

Flexible work arrangement available between the hours of 7 a.m. – 6 p.m., Monday-Friday, with up to 2 remote days per week after onboarding period.

How to Apply:

Submit your application via the application portal: https://utaustin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UTstaff/job/UT-MAIN-CAMPUS/Librarian-for-Latin-American-and-Benson-Rare-Books-Collections–UT-Libraries_R_00037822

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 your experience working with Latin American materials, utilizing an integrated library system/library service platform, and metadata creation for description and cataloging of Latin American content.
Please tell us about your language skills in Spanish (and Portuguese or a Latin American Indigenous language, if applicable), including verbal and written proficiency.
Tell us about a time a project, meeting, or event you were working on was improved by including different voices and perspectives.

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.