University of North Texas System
Library Technologist Specialist
University of North Texas System, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Title:
Library Technologist Specialist
Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.Employee Classification:
Library Technology Specialist
Campus:
University of North Texas - Dallas
Division:
DAL-Academic Aff & Stdnt Success
SubDivision-Department:
DAL-Office of the Provost
Department:
DAL-Library Services-513300
Job Location:
Dallas
Salary:
$44,195.00 / year
FTE:
1.000000
Retirement Eligibility:
TRS Eligible
About Us - Values Overview:
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
Department Summary
The UNT Dallas Library supports the mission of the University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) by providing quality library resources and services that strengthen student competencies in critical thinking and develop information literacy skills that inspire lifelong learning.
Position Overview
The University of North Texas at Dallas invites applications for the position of Library Technology Specialist. The Library Technology Specialist is responsible for managing bibliographic records in the integrated library system (ILS), and coordinating functions related to the ILS between the UNT Dallas Main Library and the UNT Dallas College of Law Library. This position requires face-to-face and online reference duties with a patron service perspective, some evening and weekend hours, and participation in library teams and campus committees as assigned. The Library Technology Specialist's primary responsibilities will include maintaining a working relationship with information vendors, ensuring access to electronic resources, and responding to technology issues. Instruction responsibilities include participation in student-centered, outcome-based information literacy instruction on an as needed basis.
Responsibilities:
Identifies, locates, retrieves and delivers electronic and physical resources to customers, and tracks the status of ILL requests using interlibrary loan software.
Provides extensive written (email), telephone, and in-person customer service.
Maintains accurate holdings records of information resources in local catalog, and various library automation vendor resources; maintains working knowledge of copyright law as it pertains to libraries and follows terms of use documentation to ensure legal and ethical use of library resources.
Proactively monitors access to electronic resources and troubleshoots access issues; collaborates with the other Library staff to support acquisitions and vendor matters, oversees circulation related functions in the inter-library loan system, the library catalog content, and digital repository metadata.
Maintains accurate records of purchase orders and resource activation, cancellation, cost, usage and licensing data as needed.
Collates and analyzes usage data and statistical reports reflecting performance and usage, and creates cost per use reports for return on investment evaluation of electronic resources.
Maintains current awareness of developments in interlibrary loan and cataloging systems and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or three (3) years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Recent experience cataloging a variety of bibliographic and physical formats in an integrated library system.
Knowledge of electronic databases and an integrated library system.
Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Experience working with Library automation systems, Library of Congress Classification systems, RDA standards, MARC format, and standard cataloging practices.
Experience with website maintenance.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with OCLC bibliographic record utility.
M.L.S. / M.L.I.S. from an American Library Association accredited institution.
Experience providing reference service and library instruction.
Website management.
Technical expertise.
Job Duties:
Performs standard updates and routine procedures necessary for the operation of a variety of modules in the Koha integrated library system; troubleshoots system processes, assists with the design and development of system usage reports; and provides direct support to projects that use and interact with elements of the integrated library system.
Supports the integration of new technology and methodologies for library services, applications and systems; participates in the testing and evaluation of emerging technology for usability and effective discovery and delivery of library information services.
Maintains and updates web-based content, including the library web pages and web graphics in support of a full range of library information discovery tools and services.
Responds to and resolves user access problems with thorough troubleshooting measures for both locally and remotely hosted databases and e-resources available through the library.
Trains student and short term, non-continuing UNTD Library employees in the use of the Library catalog and ILL system.
Assists new library staff with the required onboarding forms to gain access to the library drive and key access to library office areas.
Responds to online interlibrary loan requests using TIPASA interlibrary loan software. Ability to research and apply federal laws regulating copyright and interlibrary loans as necessary.
Work Schedule:
40 HRS/WK weekends and evenings required.
Driving University Vehicle:
No
Security Sensitive:
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
EEO Statement:
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices.
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Library Technologist Specialist
Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.Employee Classification:
Library Technology Specialist
Campus:
University of North Texas - Dallas
Division:
DAL-Academic Aff & Stdnt Success
SubDivision-Department:
DAL-Office of the Provost
Department:
DAL-Library Services-513300
Job Location:
Dallas
Salary:
$44,195.00 / year
FTE:
1.000000
Retirement Eligibility:
TRS Eligible
About Us - Values Overview:
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
Department Summary
The UNT Dallas Library supports the mission of the University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) by providing quality library resources and services that strengthen student competencies in critical thinking and develop information literacy skills that inspire lifelong learning.
Position Overview
The University of North Texas at Dallas invites applications for the position of Library Technology Specialist. The Library Technology Specialist is responsible for managing bibliographic records in the integrated library system (ILS), and coordinating functions related to the ILS between the UNT Dallas Main Library and the UNT Dallas College of Law Library. This position requires face-to-face and online reference duties with a patron service perspective, some evening and weekend hours, and participation in library teams and campus committees as assigned. The Library Technology Specialist's primary responsibilities will include maintaining a working relationship with information vendors, ensuring access to electronic resources, and responding to technology issues. Instruction responsibilities include participation in student-centered, outcome-based information literacy instruction on an as needed basis.
Responsibilities:
Identifies, locates, retrieves and delivers electronic and physical resources to customers, and tracks the status of ILL requests using interlibrary loan software.
Provides extensive written (email), telephone, and in-person customer service.
Maintains accurate holdings records of information resources in local catalog, and various library automation vendor resources; maintains working knowledge of copyright law as it pertains to libraries and follows terms of use documentation to ensure legal and ethical use of library resources.
Proactively monitors access to electronic resources and troubleshoots access issues; collaborates with the other Library staff to support acquisitions and vendor matters, oversees circulation related functions in the inter-library loan system, the library catalog content, and digital repository metadata.
Maintains accurate records of purchase orders and resource activation, cancellation, cost, usage and licensing data as needed.
Collates and analyzes usage data and statistical reports reflecting performance and usage, and creates cost per use reports for return on investment evaluation of electronic resources.
Maintains current awareness of developments in interlibrary loan and cataloging systems and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or three (3) years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Recent experience cataloging a variety of bibliographic and physical formats in an integrated library system.
Knowledge of electronic databases and an integrated library system.
Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Experience working with Library automation systems, Library of Congress Classification systems, RDA standards, MARC format, and standard cataloging practices.
Experience with website maintenance.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with OCLC bibliographic record utility.
M.L.S. / M.L.I.S. from an American Library Association accredited institution.
Experience providing reference service and library instruction.
Website management.
Technical expertise.
Job Duties:
Performs standard updates and routine procedures necessary for the operation of a variety of modules in the Koha integrated library system; troubleshoots system processes, assists with the design and development of system usage reports; and provides direct support to projects that use and interact with elements of the integrated library system.
Supports the integration of new technology and methodologies for library services, applications and systems; participates in the testing and evaluation of emerging technology for usability and effective discovery and delivery of library information services.
Maintains and updates web-based content, including the library web pages and web graphics in support of a full range of library information discovery tools and services.
Responds to and resolves user access problems with thorough troubleshooting measures for both locally and remotely hosted databases and e-resources available through the library.
Trains student and short term, non-continuing UNTD Library employees in the use of the Library catalog and ILL system.
Assists new library staff with the required onboarding forms to gain access to the library drive and key access to library office areas.
Responds to online interlibrary loan requests using TIPASA interlibrary loan software. Ability to research and apply federal laws regulating copyright and interlibrary loans as necessary.
Work Schedule:
40 HRS/WK weekends and evenings required.
Driving University Vehicle:
No
Security Sensitive:
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
EEO Statement:
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices.
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