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.
If you’d like the chance to be part of the Libraries, we offer employment opportunities as staff, professional librarians, graduate research assistants, and student workers.
Benefits of working as a full-time staff member at the Libraries:
- The University of Texas at Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes insurance coverage and retirement benefits in addition to other programs and services. Read more about Prospective Employee Benefits.
- The Libraries aims to create a work life balance for employees, offering telecommuting and flexible schedules when possible.
- The university offers an average of 14 paid holidays annually, as well as vacation and sick time accruals monthly.
- After one year of service, employees are able to take advantage of the Staff Tuition Assistance Program, which covers the cost of one undergraduate or graduate course per semester.
- Staff IDs provide free access to all CapMetro services.
- The university provides various resources and discounts to employees.
Classified Employment
Senior Content Management Specialist
This position will acquire, receive, and process library electronic resources in a variety of languages and formats; support the work of the electronic resources librarian by managing the full life cycle of electronic resources such as databases, e-books, streaming video/media, serials, and the platforms used to access those resources; and work with library staff and vendors to ensure accurate placement, set up, payment, and receipt of electronic resource orders.
PCL Desk Night and Weekend Supervisor
The PCL Desk Night and Weekend Supervisor serves as the evening and weekend supervisor of the Perry-Castañeda Library (PCL), the main library on the University of Texas at Austin campus. This position provides leadership for a cohort of undergraduate and graduate student workers at a busy service point for circulating library materials and providing research and technical assistance.
Administrative & Professional Employment
Head of Digital Scholarship Services
The Head of Digital Scholarship Services leads the Scholars Lab in support of evolving campus research needs around digital scholarship services including open scholarship, research data services, and the digital humanities. This position develops and provides research and digital scholarship services, and works with UTL colleagues to identify, prioritize, and facilitate digital projects that align with UT Libraries and campus priorities. The Head of DS also develops and maintains expertise for consultation, support, and training on digital tools and methodologies to facilitate new means of scholarly inquiry.
Graduate Research Assistant (GRA)
View available GRA positions
These positions are available for currently enrolled university graduate students to work in various areas of the Libraries from circulation to IT. Some positions may include benefits such as a monthly stipend and in-state tuition.
Student Employment
View available Hourly Student Positions
Interested in working for the Libraries this semester? Please check our internal Hourly Students page, as well as HireUTexas for current opportunities! We are currently hiring for several different departments, so we advise checking back frequently for new opportunities.
Library Human Resources
PCL 3.102
Perry-Castañeda Library
Austin, Texas 78712
Lib-HR@lib.utexas.edu