From: "Thompson-Young, Alexia A" <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Thu, 11 Oct 2018 20:41:07 +0000



*Head of Content Management *



The UT Libraries (UTL) is a pre-eminent and active partner within the rich
education and research ecosystem at the University of Texas at Austin
through expansive collections and digital content, and with innovative
services, programs, tools and partnerships. We help develop critical
thinkers and global citizens who transform lives.



The Access department is comprised of experts who facilitate discovery of
content, delivery of services, and manage spaces for the University of
Texas Libraries.



UTL seeks a dynamic leader who will manage operations, staff, and
initiatives for the acquisition, description, and processing of content for
the UT Libraries in all formats and languages.



To learn more about this position, please visit:
https://utdirect.utexas.edu/apps/hr/jobs/nlogon/180926010082



*Essential Functions *


Oversee staff and workflows for ordering, receiving, describing, and
processing of library content in all formats and languages. Coordinate
operations and workflows between the unit and other library units or
departments. Contribute to fostering ongoing growth and professional
development of staff. Promote a culture of innovation and continuous
improvement of services, workflows, and best practices. Seek out and engage
in appropriate campus, regional, and national partnerships and
conversations. Participate in development and grant opportunities for
relevant projects or initiatives when appropriate.



*Marginal/Incidental functions *


Other related functions as assigned.



*Required qualifications *


Master's degree from ALA-accredited program. Minimum 5 years professional
experience as supervisor or manager of relevant operations (acquisitions,
cataloging, and or metadata creation) in an academic library. Evidence of
implementing current and emerging best practices related to acquisitions
and bibliographic description. Demonstrated ability to develop, evaluate,
and enhance production-oriented processes. Experience with an integrated
library system and or a library service platform. Familiarity with
materials budgeting, expenditure processes, and consortial acquisitions
agreements. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, projects,
and stakeholder interests effectively. Demonstrated aptitude to learn new
tools and technologies and creatively problem solve. Demonstrated
effectiveness at working collaboratively on projects and initiatives.
Successful experience supervising and developing staff. Demonstrated
ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with internal and
external stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to engage professionally at a
leadership level and on a national and/or international scale. Excellent
written and oral communication skills.



*Preferred Qualifications *


Demonstrated experience working with content vendors. Experience with a
national cooperative cataloging program such as PCC (NACO, BIBCO, CONSER,
or SACO). Familiarity with existing and emerging metadata standards and
schemas, such as RDF, XML, Dublin Core, schema.org, linked data, and
BIBFRAME. Experience with formal assessment and evaluation methods.



*Working conditions *


May work around standard office conditions Repetitive use of a keyboard at
a workstation Use of manual dexterity Demonstrated ability to work well
under pressure and to meet deadlines. Commitment to provide excellent
customer service.



*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 the services that we provide as well as in our
recruiting, hiring and retention practices.*