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Student Engagement and Information Commons Librarian

The University of Texas at San Antonio Libraries seeks an innovative, collaborative, user-focused librarian for the position of Student Engagement and Information Commons Librarian. The individual in this position will initiate and coordinate student engagement efforts to increase awareness and use of library services, collaborating with other campus academic support services to create an environment in which students can thrive. Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Public Services, the librarian will develop Information Commons services, working collaboratively with library stakeholders and campus partners including the Writing Center, tutoring services, and the campus Office of Information Technology to provide seamless, learner-centered services.  The librarian will train and assess public services staff in reference and customer services skills to ensure excellent information assistance across the libraries. The librarian also manages the peer research assistance program, supervising student assistants who provide peer-to-peer information assistance.  An important aspect of the position will be to explore emerging trends and maintain current knowledge of reference and Information Commons services.

Qualifications & Experience: Required: ALA Accredited Master’s degree (degree must be conferred prior to August 31, 2013). Proficiency in electronic searching including an integrated library system (preferably web-based), bibliographic and reference databases, and the Internet to provide library services. Outstanding oral and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to build relationships with campus colleagues.  Knowledge of online information resources and systems.  Ability to collaborate effectively with individuals and teams.  Commitment to customer service.  Flexibility, enthusiasm, and willingness to work in a rapidly changing environment. Preferred: Proven knowledge of current information technologies and their application within libraries. Academic library experience. Experience providing information services.  Evidence of successful collaboration experience, especially in the provision of programs and services.  Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple responsibilities in a rapidly changing environment.

Salary: Minimum $43,104; flexible, depending on qualifications and experience. This is a full-time, A&P,
benefits-eligible position.

The John Peace Library is nearing the end of a four-year renovation process informed by fresh thinking on collection management and student intellectual engagement. The libraries are well-integrated into the intellectual life of campus through active partnerships with the Writing Center, Teaching and Learning Center, and Tomás Rivera Center for Student Success.

The University of Texas at San Antonio is one of the fastest growing higher education institutions in Texas and the third largest institution in the UT System. Serving the San Antonio metropolitan area and the broader region of South Texas, UTSA has nearly 31,000 students in 135 degree programs. UTSA Libraries include the John Peace Library on the Main Campus, the Downtown Campus Library, and our Applied Engineering and Technology Library – recognized by the New York Times and USA Today as the nation’s first bookless library on a university campus. UTSA nationally ranks fourth in the number of undergraduate degrees and 12th in the number of master's degrees awarded to Hispanic students. As a multicultural institution of access and excellence, UTSA aims to be a premier public research university providing access to educational excellence and preparing citizen leaders for the global environment.

San Antonio, currently the seventh largest city in the United States, is a charming and colorful metropolis located on the edge of the scenic Texas Hill Country. The city is recognized as having one of the most recession-proof economies in the country, contributing to a low cost of living and inexpensive real estate. With its vibrant ethnic traditions, rich history, thriving arts scene, and 300 days of sunshine per year, San Antonio offers an exceptional quality of life.

Open until filled.

Head of Research Services:  UTSA Libraries

The University of Texas at San Antonio Libraries is seeking forward-thinking, dynamic applicants for the position of Head of Research Services. Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Collections and Curriculum Support, this position leads the development and coordination of programs and services to meet the instruction, information, and research needs of faculty and students.

As leader and manager of the Research Services Department, the Head of Research Services directs the work of 10 Scholarly Resources Librarians who support faculty and student research, teaching, and learning through curriculum-integrated instruction and research consultation.  As a member of the Library Management Team, this position provides input into strategic and operational planning processes, especially related to research and instruction needs of academic disciplines.

This position works with key staff to provide leadership, direction, and programming for a new Faculty Commons to open in 2013. The Commons will serve as a hub for intellectual discourse across disciplines housed in a suite with meeting rooms, a showcase assembly room for symposia and other events, a digital lab, and comfortable spaces for conversation.

Other responsibilities of the position include working with the Teaching and Learning Center to provide support for faculty innovation in teaching; coordinating the design of innovative teaching spaces throughout the library, including a state-of-the-art classroom for collaborative learning; creating an environment that supports new instructional delivery methods; and overseeing the management of the Applied Engineering and Technology satellite library.

Minimum qualifications for the position include an MLS or equivalent degree from an ALA accredited program and three or more years of direct supervisory experience in an academic library of comparable size. Successful candidates are expected to have management experience in a library department or branch operation, as well as a record of scholarship or creative accomplishments in academic librarianship.

Preferred qualifications include an advanced degree in an academic discipline; experience teaching credit-bearing courses at a university; experience serving a diverse clientele; and evidence of state or national presentations and/or publications in academia.

Salary: Commensurate with experience. This is a full-time A&P, benefits-eligible position.

The John Peace Library is nearing the end of a four-year renovation process informed by fresh thinking on collection management and student intellectual engagement. The libraries are well-integrated into the intellectual life of campus through active partnerships with the Writing Center, Teaching and Learning Center, and Tomás Rivera Center for Student Success.

The University of Texas at San Antonio is one of the fastest growing higher education institutions in Texas and the third largest institution in the UT System. Serving the San Antonio metropolitan area and the broader region of South Texas, UTSA has nearly 31,000 students in 135 degree programs. UTSA Libraries include the John Peace Library on the Main Campus, the Downtown Campus Library, and our Applied Engineering and Technology Library – recognized by the New York Times and USA Today as the nation’s first bookless library on a university campus. UTSA nationally ranks fourth in the number of undergraduate degrees and 12th in the number of master's degrees awarded to Hispanic students. As a multicultural institution of access and excellence, UTSA aims to be a premier public research university providing access to educational excellence and preparing citizen leaders for the global environment.

San Antonio, currently the seventh largest city in the United States, is a charming and colorful metropolis located on the edge of the scenic Texas Hill Country. The city is recognized as having one of the most recession-proof economies in the country, contributing to a low cost of living and inexpensive real estate. With its vibrant ethnic traditions, rich history, thriving arts scene, and 300 days of sunshine per year, San Antonio offers an exceptional quality of life.

Open until filled.

Visit https://www.utsajobs.com for more information and to apply.

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UTSA is an EEO/AA employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.