Head of Music and Multimedia Resources (Librarian)

Job Posting Title:

Head of Music and Multimedia Resources (Librarian)

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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:

Nov 25, 2022

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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 welcomes and respects all individuals and communities by valuing and consciously maintaining awareness of diverse perspectives and experiences. We believe inclusivity is critical to fostering excellence in all of our endeavors, and we promote diversity in our collections and services, as well as in our recruiting, hiring, and retention practices.

Purpose

The Head of Music and Multimedia Resources coordinates operations of the Music and Multimedia Resources Cataloging Unit in original and complex copy cataloging of music scores, music sound recordings, moving image materials (music and additional subject areas), and other formats of related materials in all languages.

Responsibilities

• Manages the day-to-day work of the Music and Multimedia Resources Unit including establishing priorities and assigning work that ensures access to collections content via the timely creation of metadata in accordance with established methods and procedures. Establishes unit 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 collections content in all formats. Ensures that unit staff receive proper training to complete assigned tasks. Develops effective unit policies, procedures, and workflows. Establishes and maintains excellent working relationships with other units and departments to resolve issues related to the description and/or access of collections materials.

• Participates in professional activities associated with job functions. Serves on committees, task forces, and working groups related to departmental responsibilities. Provides and supports library outreach to various stakeholders through communication and collaboration.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library science or equivalent, with four or more years of relevant experience in libraries, cultural heritage organizations, academic settings, or other types of organizations in a field with transferable skills and competencies.

• Two or more years of cataloging experience.

• Demonstrated ability to provide strong leadership and management while working collaboratively in an environment of continuous change.

•  Knowledge of cataloging and classification rules and skills in applying cataloging standards and schema..

• Awareness of current and emerging practices regarding metadata creation.

• Experience with an integrated library system.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives on a team and in the workplace.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Music degree or demonstrated knowledge of music genres.

• Experience with a national cooperative cataloging program such as PCC (NACO, BIBCO, SACO, or CONSER).

• Experience with non-MARC metadata schemas.

• Experience using the Alma library services platform.

• Bibliographic knowledge of one or more non-English languages.

• Demonstrated ability to plan, introduce, and manage change.

• 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.

Research indicates that applicants with marginalized identities are hesitant to apply for positions if they do not meet all of the qualifications. We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleague develop these preferred skills.  

Salary Range

• $60,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Typical library conditions

Work Shift

• Flexible hours, typically Monday – Friday between 7am and 6pm. Flexible work arrangements available.

Required Materials

• 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 to answer the following questions:

• Please tell us about a time you had to solve an issue when you didn’t have all the information you needed up front.

• What is the most significant change that you brought to an organization?

• Please tell us about a time you changed a process, plan, or project (big or small) because you realized that it was disproportionately or unfairly impacting an underrepresented or marginalized community.

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) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (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.