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
Events & Engagement Support Coordinator
The Events and Engagement Support Coordinator oversees the operational coordination of events at UT Libraries, ensuring consistent and proactive support that enables event owners to execute effective programming that supports our community. In addition, this position supports communication and engagement efforts, particularly around marketing and promotion of UT Libraries.
Warehouse Associate (Shift Supervisor)
This position will provide direction and oversight for a short-term project to move library materials (trays of books, boxes of paper, oversized bound newspapers, etc.) from one warehouse space to another warehouse space at the Collections Preservation and Research Complex (CPRC) at the University of Texas Pickle Research Campus in North Austin.
Warehouse Assistants (6 Positions)
These positions will carry out tasks related to the move of library materials (trays of books, boxes of paper, oversized bound newspapers, etc.) from one warehouse space to another warehouse space at the Collections Preservation and Research Complex (CPRC) at the University of Texas Pickle Research Campus in North Austin.
Administrative & Professional Employment
Head of Human Resources
The Head of Human Resources at UT Libraries leads a team that facilitates employee lifecycle processes, ensuring effective, supportive, and people-focused policies and procedures that strengthen our organization. This position is a part of the Senior Vice Provost Operations team at UT Libraries.
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 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