Head of Resource Acquisition, Management, and Processing, UT Libraries

Head of Resource Acquisition, Management, and Processing, UT Libraries

Hiring Department: UT Libraries

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status: Exempt

Earliest

Start Date:

Feb 16, 2026

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

General Notes The University of Texas Libraries advances teaching, catalyzes research, and democratizes learning in order to develop critical thinkers and global citizens. As an essential campus partner in building a rich research and learning ecosystem, we are committed to creating and sustaining a community that welcomes and respects all individuals, celebrates different perspectives and experiences, and fosters belonging. To learn more about UT Libraries, visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The Head of Resource Acquisition, Management, and Processing leads the teams responsible for the full lifecycle of content licensing, procurement, and processing while setting strategic priorities, optimizing workflows, fostering staff development and collaboration, and advancing a user‑centered, efficient, and forward‑looking approach to collection building and delivery.

• Leads the Resource Acquisition, Management, and Processing unit, providing leadership, directing work, evaluating staff, and establishing priorities for the unit that manages the complete lifecycle of licensing, procurement, maintenance, receipt, and processing of content in all formats. Reviews and evaluates workflows across sub‑units to increase efficiencies and enhance communication. Advises on articulating a user‑centered, holistic vision to meet current and emerging information needs and new models of collection/content building and delivery.
  
  Establishes unit priorities and goals to ensure effective workflows and outcomes in a positive, productive, and efficient work environment. Ensures that unit staff receive proper training to complete assigned tasks. Builds strong relationships with other units, departments, and vendors to resolve complex issues related to licensing, procurement, maintenance, receipt, and processing of collections materials. Coordinates vendor resource and platform training.
  
  Builds a strong network of peers at comparable institutions. Maximizes productivity through appropriate tools, planned training, and performance initiatives. Ensures completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of all operational functions.
• Participates in professional activities associated with job functions, serves on committees, task forces, and working groups related to departmental responsibilities, and supports library outreach to various stakeholders through communication and collaboration.
• Other related functions as assigned.

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in library or information science or related field.
• Four years of relevant experience, with at least three of those years in acquisitions, electronic resources management, or a closely related area.
• At least one year of supervision experience.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to guide teams, manage change, and improve complex systems and workflows.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, including the ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Forward‑thinking approach with enthusiasm for adopting and integrating new technologies.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• Experience coordinating or managing acquisitions and electronic resources workflows, including functions within a library services platform such as Ex Libris Alma and Primo.
• Demonstrated expertise in the lifecycle management of library materials, including licensing, procurement, renewal, and payment processes.
• Experience implementing or using acquisitions modules, electronic resource management systems, link resolvers, and knowledge bases.
• Experience serving as a primary contact for troubleshooting and maintaining electronic and print resource access and functionality.
• Knowledge of assessment methods and practices…