The University of Texas at Austin
Head of Resource Acquisition, Management, and Processing, UT Libraries
The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Head of Resource Acquisition, Management, and Processing, UT Libraries
Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
Start Date:
Feb 16, 2026
Hours:
40 hrs/week, Monday‑Friday 7am‑6pm with flexible arrangement up to 2 remote days per week.
Authority Level:
Exempt
Purpose The Head leads the teams responsible for the full lifecycle of content licensing, procurement, and processing while setting strategic priorities, optimizing workflows, fostering staff development, and advancing a user‑centered approach to collection building and delivery.
Responsibilities
Lead the Resource Acquisition, Management, and Processing unit, providing direction, evaluating staff, and establishing priorities that ensure effective workflows and outcomes.
Review and evaluate workflows across sub‑units to increase efficiencies and enhance communication.
Advise on a user‑centered, holistic vision to meet current and emerging information needs.
Ensure staff receive proper training and that operational functions are complete, accurate, and timely.
Maintain excellent working relationships with other units, departments, and vendors to resolve complex licensing and procurement issues, coordinate vendor resource and platform training, and build a strong network of peers.
Serve on committees, task forces, and working groups related to departmental responsibilities.
Support library outreach to stakeholders through communication and collaboration.
Perform other related functions as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree (or equivalent) in library or information science or related field.
Four years of relevant experience, with at least three years in acquisitions, electronic resources management, or a closely related area.
At least one year of supervision experience.
Demonstrated leadership, analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and facilitation skills.
Forward‑thinking approach with enthusiasm for adopting new technologies.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing acquisitions and electronic resources workflows, including Ex Libris Alma and Primo.
Expertise in the lifecycle management of library materials (licensing, procurement, renewal, payment).
Experience with acquisitions modules, link resolvers, and knowledge bases.
Primary contact experience for troubleshooting and maintaining electronic and print resource access.
Knowledge of collection assessment methods, usage statistics, cost‑per‑use, and overlap analysis.
Understanding of collection development, budgeting, and fiscal management.
Proven partnership building with stakeholders at local, regional, and national levels.
Engagement with trends, standards, and emerging developments in acquisitions, electronic resources, and technical services.
Collaborative teamwork in a dynamic environment.
Documenting procedures and conducting workflow assessments.
Salary Range $75,000 + depending on qualifications.
Working Conditions
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
Typical office and library conditions.
Required Materials
Resume/CV
Three work references (at least one supervisor reference)
Letter of interest
Application Questions
Describe a time you made a decision or moved a project forward without all required information.
Describe a process or workflow you improved or reimaged, the problem addressed, changes made, and how you measured success.
Give an example of how you inspired or guided a team through a change or challenge, including your strategies to keep people engaged.
Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. 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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UT MAIN CAMPUS
Start Date:
Feb 16, 2026
Hours:
40 hrs/week, Monday‑Friday 7am‑6pm with flexible arrangement up to 2 remote days per week.
Authority Level:
Exempt
Purpose The Head leads the teams responsible for the full lifecycle of content licensing, procurement, and processing while setting strategic priorities, optimizing workflows, fostering staff development, and advancing a user‑centered approach to collection building and delivery.
Responsibilities
Lead the Resource Acquisition, Management, and Processing unit, providing direction, evaluating staff, and establishing priorities that ensure effective workflows and outcomes.
Review and evaluate workflows across sub‑units to increase efficiencies and enhance communication.
Advise on a user‑centered, holistic vision to meet current and emerging information needs.
Ensure staff receive proper training and that operational functions are complete, accurate, and timely.
Maintain excellent working relationships with other units, departments, and vendors to resolve complex licensing and procurement issues, coordinate vendor resource and platform training, and build a strong network of peers.
Serve on committees, task forces, and working groups related to departmental responsibilities.
Support library outreach to stakeholders through communication and collaboration.
Perform other related functions as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree (or equivalent) in library or information science or related field.
Four years of relevant experience, with at least three years in acquisitions, electronic resources management, or a closely related area.
At least one year of supervision experience.
Demonstrated leadership, analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and facilitation skills.
Forward‑thinking approach with enthusiasm for adopting new technologies.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing acquisitions and electronic resources workflows, including Ex Libris Alma and Primo.
Expertise in the lifecycle management of library materials (licensing, procurement, renewal, payment).
Experience with acquisitions modules, link resolvers, and knowledge bases.
Primary contact experience for troubleshooting and maintaining electronic and print resource access.
Knowledge of collection assessment methods, usage statistics, cost‑per‑use, and overlap analysis.
Understanding of collection development, budgeting, and fiscal management.
Proven partnership building with stakeholders at local, regional, and national levels.
Engagement with trends, standards, and emerging developments in acquisitions, electronic resources, and technical services.
Collaborative teamwork in a dynamic environment.
Documenting procedures and conducting workflow assessments.
Salary Range $75,000 + depending on qualifications.
Working Conditions
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
Typical office and library conditions.
Required Materials
Resume/CV
Three work references (at least one supervisor reference)
Letter of interest
Application Questions
Describe a time you made a decision or moved a project forward without all required information.
Describe a process or workflow you improved or reimaged, the problem addressed, changes made, and how you measured success.
Give an example of how you inspired or guided a team through a change or challenge, including your strategies to keep people engaged.
Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. 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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