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John Merritt Associate Director for Research Services -- Harry Ransom Center/Uni
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John Merritt Associate Director for Research Services -- Harry Ransom Center/University of Texas -- Austin, TX
Job Posting Title:
John Merritt Associate Director for Research Services, The Harry Ransom CenterJob Requisition ID:
R_00035056General Notes About the Harry Ransom Center:The Ransom Center is an internationally renowned humanities research library and museum at The University of Texas at Austin. Its extensive collections provide unique insight into the creative process of writers and artists, deepening our understanding and appreciation of literature, photography, film, art, and the performing arts. Visitors engage with the Center's collections through research and study, exhibitions, publications, and a rich variety of program offerings including readings, talks, symposia, and film screenings. The Ransom Center encourages discovery, inspires creativity, and advances understanding of the humanities for a broad audience through the preservation and sharing of its extraordinary collections.PurposeThe John Merritt Associate Director for Research Services reports to the Director and provides leadership and vision for the Ransom Center’s Research Services Division with responsibility for all research operations including Reader Services, Reference, Instruction, and Fellowships (24 FTE). Serves as a member of the Ransom Center’s senior leadership team.ResponsibilitiesDevelop researcher-centered strategies and policies that foster a rich and productive research experience for more than one thousand onsite researchers a year and a high volume of virtual reference queries.Provide strategic leadership for an active program of instruction with rare and unique primary source materials that serves the pedagogical goals of our faculty and enriches the student experience.In collaboration with the Fellowship Coordinator, design and manage a fellowship program which awards approximately 50 competitive fellowships a year that support onsite use of the Center’s distinctive collections.Cultivate a culture of innovation and continuous improvement and advance the growth and professional development of the Research Services staff, graduate student assistants, and undergraduate interns. Collect and track key metrics for ongoing assessment of teaching and research impacts. Participate in national professional associations and continuing education and remain current in research services best practices.Serve on the Ransom Center’s senior leadership team and work collaboratively with the Director, Associate Directors, and other managers to manage resources and advance institutional strategic goals.Other related functions as assigned.Required QualificationsALA-Accredited master’s degree in library or information science.Four or more years of successful leadership experience in reference and instruction within a university or independent research library, special collections department, archive, or museum.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Successful record of collaboration in a team environment.Service oriented with a demonstrated commitment to access and to collection care.Knowledge of current theory and best practices in library and archival research services. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.Preferred QualificationsPh.D in one of the Ransom Center’s areas of collection strength (e.g. literature, theatre and performing arts, film, photography, or art).A second language (French or Spanish preferred).Experience with collection management systems (e.g. TMS or Qi) and Aeon.Salary Range$82,000.00+ depending on qualificationsWorking ConditionsMay work around standard office conditions.Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.Use of manual dexterity.Lifting and moving.Work ShiftRegular M-F work shift with occasional Saturday and evening hours required.Required MaterialsResume/CV3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor.Letter of interestFor further information and to apply for the position, please see the full job posting.
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Job Posting Title:
John Merritt Associate Director for Research Services, The Harry Ransom CenterJob Requisition ID:
R_00035056General Notes About the Harry Ransom Center:The Ransom Center is an internationally renowned humanities research library and museum at The University of Texas at Austin. Its extensive collections provide unique insight into the creative process of writers and artists, deepening our understanding and appreciation of literature, photography, film, art, and the performing arts. Visitors engage with the Center's collections through research and study, exhibitions, publications, and a rich variety of program offerings including readings, talks, symposia, and film screenings. The Ransom Center encourages discovery, inspires creativity, and advances understanding of the humanities for a broad audience through the preservation and sharing of its extraordinary collections.PurposeThe John Merritt Associate Director for Research Services reports to the Director and provides leadership and vision for the Ransom Center’s Research Services Division with responsibility for all research operations including Reader Services, Reference, Instruction, and Fellowships (24 FTE). Serves as a member of the Ransom Center’s senior leadership team.ResponsibilitiesDevelop researcher-centered strategies and policies that foster a rich and productive research experience for more than one thousand onsite researchers a year and a high volume of virtual reference queries.Provide strategic leadership for an active program of instruction with rare and unique primary source materials that serves the pedagogical goals of our faculty and enriches the student experience.In collaboration with the Fellowship Coordinator, design and manage a fellowship program which awards approximately 50 competitive fellowships a year that support onsite use of the Center’s distinctive collections.Cultivate a culture of innovation and continuous improvement and advance the growth and professional development of the Research Services staff, graduate student assistants, and undergraduate interns. Collect and track key metrics for ongoing assessment of teaching and research impacts. Participate in national professional associations and continuing education and remain current in research services best practices.Serve on the Ransom Center’s senior leadership team and work collaboratively with the Director, Associate Directors, and other managers to manage resources and advance institutional strategic goals.Other related functions as assigned.Required QualificationsALA-Accredited master’s degree in library or information science.Four or more years of successful leadership experience in reference and instruction within a university or independent research library, special collections department, archive, or museum.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Successful record of collaboration in a team environment.Service oriented with a demonstrated commitment to access and to collection care.Knowledge of current theory and best practices in library and archival research services. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.Preferred QualificationsPh.D in one of the Ransom Center’s areas of collection strength (e.g. literature, theatre and performing arts, film, photography, or art).A second language (French or Spanish preferred).Experience with collection management systems (e.g. TMS or Qi) and Aeon.Salary Range$82,000.00+ depending on qualificationsWorking ConditionsMay work around standard office conditions.Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.Use of manual dexterity.Lifting and moving.Work ShiftRegular M-F work shift with occasional Saturday and evening hours required.Required MaterialsResume/CV3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor.Letter of interestFor further information and to apply for the position, please see the full job posting.
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