https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu Latest ALUMNI CAREER CENTER Jobs Sun, 31 May 2026 06:58:43 Z https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu/jobs/rss/22275636/associate-director-for-library-services https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu/jobs/rss/22275636/associate-director-for-library-services Austin, Texas, Associate Director for Library Services Harry Ransom Center, The University of Texas at Austin The Harry Ransom Center seeks a strategic, collaborative, and communicative leader to serve as its Associate Director for Library Services. 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. The Center is a destination for humanities scholarship, supporting thousands of onsite and remote researchers from around the world each year. The Center has a full-time staff of more than 80, and the extensive Library Services department includes Metadata & Discovery, Collection Management, Technology & Database Administration, Digital Projects, Digital Imaging, Reference, and Public Services units. The Ransom Center—and the entire Library Services team—encourages discovery, inspires creativity, and advances understanding of the humanities for a broad audience through the preservation and sharing of its extraordinary collections.  The Associate Director for Library Services is responsible for setting vision, priorities, and long-term direction for how collections are described, accessed, and stored—ensuring that library programs and services are aligned with institutional goals, sustainable over time, and responsive to evolving research and public needs. The Associate Director primarily leads at the portfolio level, with day-to-day operations led by the Heads of each unit. As a member of the senior leadership team, the Associate Director collaborates closely with other key leadership positions across the institution, communicates effectively with all colleagues, and advocates for the needs of both the Library Services team and the Ransom Center more broadly.    Required qualifications for this position include an advanced degree in library and information science, archival studies, museum studies, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; significant senior-level leadership experience in a research library and archive; demonstrated experience leading complex portfolios that include collections, access and reader services, and digital programs; a strong record of strategic planning, organizational leadership, and change management; and a demonstrated ability to lead through influence, build trust across disciplines, and navigate highly specialized professional environments. Salary range: $100,000+, depending upon qualifications. The committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration applications should be submitted promptly. For further information and to apply for the position , please see the full job posting: https://utaustin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UTstaff/job/UT-MAIN-CAMPUS/Associate-Director-for-Library-Services--The-Harry-Ransom-Center_R_00045843 Thu, 14 May 2026 19:32:52 -0400 https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu/jobs/rss/22256824/reference-librarian-archivist https://alumnijobs.cofc.edu/jobs/rss/22256824/reference-librarian-archivist Charlottesville, Virginia, The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library at the University of Virginia is seeking a Reference Librarian/Archivist. This position is responsible for providing excellent reference service to users of the Special Collections Library relating to the Library’s collections. An informational webinar is scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, at 10am Eastern Time. To join the webinar, please use the following link: https://virginia.zoom.us/j/97858526394 The Special Collections Library supports teaching and research by acquiring, preserving, and providing access to rare books, manuscripts, archives, maps, and digital materials. Its mission focuses on serving university, national, and international scholars while promoting cultural insights through exhibitions. About the University of Virginia Library: The University of Virginia Library is here to ensure that the University community has the information it needs for teaching, research, and enrichment. Regularly ranked in the top quartile of ARL libraries, UVA Library has six locations, more than 220 staffers, and more than 100 student employees. Additionally, as a major research institution, the Library regularly collaborates with professional organizations such as the Virtual Library of Virginia (VIVA), Virginia Library Association, Association of College and Research Libraries, and others. The University of Virginia Library is committed to a culture of mutual respect, civility, cooperation, mindfulness, accountability, and acceptance of individual differences. Departments and individuals are expected to work together, both in professional collaborations and in creating a culture where all can thrive. Responsibilities   Working at the Special Collections reference desk: registering researchers, assisting researchers with locating and requesting materials, processing material requests, overseeing the retrieval of materials, charging and discharging materials, and providing handling protocols and reading room security Presenting an overview on conducting special collections research and giving an orientation to the reading room Researching, answering and managing remote reference queries Interacting with library systems: monitoring Aeon queues and appointments, locating materials using VIRGO--the Library’s online catalog--and ArchivesSpace, and finding digitized images in Tracksys—the Library’s digital tracking system. Following best practices for reference desk and training other staff members in these best practices Contributing to division and Library committees and working groups Minimum Qualifications   Education: Master's degree in Library Science from ALA Accredited program or relevant graduate degree. Experience equivalency substitution (per Department of Labor Equivalency Guidelines): Bachelor’s + 4 Years relevant experience considered in lieu of degree. Experience: 0-4 years experience. Wed, 06 May 2026 18:29:10 -0400