Library Services Associate
Full Time
Denton, TX 76203
$33,660 a year
Posted
Job description
Department
UNT-University Library-Gen-141000
Job Location
Denton
Full Time/Part Time
Full-Time
Retirement Eligibility
TRS Eligible
Additional Retirement Information
For more information on retirement plan options, please visit
https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php.
Salary Information
Salary is dependent on qualifications with a minimum of $33,660.00.
Department Summary
As the most-used service on campus and an essential component of education and research at the University of North Texas, the Libraries offer access to more than 6 million items (print and digital) along with expert personnel to assist patrons in achieving their academic and scholarly goals. We provide innovative programs and support to enhance the relationship between teaching and learning at the University of North Texas.
The Access Services Department provides research support, interlibrary loan, and library services to students, faculty, and staff throughout the University. Library services include checking out items and equipment, reserves services, and holds processing. The Access Services Department staffs the Willis Library Services Desk and manages the general collection located in the Willis Library.
The University of North Texas is a student-centered public research university with over 42,000 students. A Carnegie-ranked Tier One public research university. UNT is one of the nation’s most diverse universities. UNT has been designated as both a Minority Serving Institution and Hispanic Serving Institution.
The Access Services Department provides research support, interlibrary loan, and library services to students, faculty, and staff throughout the University. Library services include checking out items and equipment, reserves services, and holds processing. The Access Services Department staffs the Willis Library Services Desk and manages the general collection located in the Willis Library.
The University of North Texas is a student-centered public research university with over 42,000 students. A Carnegie-ranked Tier One public research university. UNT is one of the nation’s most diverse universities. UNT has been designated as both a Minority Serving Institution and Hispanic Serving Institution.
With 7.5 million people and two international airports, DFW is the fourth-largest metro area in the United States. DFW is racially, ethnically, religiously, and culturally rich and maintains a long-standing commitment to the arts exemplified by local attractions such as the Dallas Arts District and the Fort Worth Cultural District. UNT’s proximity to these major metropolitan centers ensures that our new colleague will be able to access a wide range of activities and cultural experiences. The university also has a generous
benefits, leave, and perks package.
UNT is located in Denton, Texas, a growing city with a small-town feel and a thriving arts and music scene centered on its downtown Square and is connected by highways and light rail to the major transportation hubs and big-city attractions of Dallas and Fort Worth, about 40 miles away. Want to know more about why you should consider coming to Denton? Check out Discover Denton.
UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.
UNT is located in Denton, Texas, a growing city with a small-town feel and a thriving arts and music scene centered on its downtown Square and is connected by highways and light rail to the major transportation hubs and big-city attractions of Dallas and Fort Worth, about 40 miles away. Want to know more about why you should consider coming to Denton? Check out Discover Denton.
UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.
Position Overview
The Reserves and Evening Coordinator position effectively manages the Willis Library reserves collection and the fulfillment of reserve requests made by university faculty and subject librarians. This position is responsible for processing course reading materials, both print and electronic, and making them available to UNT students. Contributes to evaluating workflows, updates manuals and procedures uphold copyright policies, ensures accessibility, and maintains catalog records related to reserves collection. As a member of the Resource Sharing and Access Unit, this position works collaboratively with other members of the unit to connect library patrons with the information, services, and collections they need. This position also supervises Access Services staff and student assistants during the evening hours of operation. Handles problem situations, manages emergencies and trains new full-time staff and student assistants. This position also manages the Willis Library Locker Service which requires monitoring requests and assigning lockers, maintaining records and coordinating with other departments that assign lockers.
Additional Posting Details
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and one year of progressively responsible library experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Extensive knowledge of library principles and policies, and knowledge of specialized area functions and workflows.
- Experience in working effectively with students, faculty, staff, and the community.
- Ability to utilize multiple computer applications toward increased productivity in a rapidly changing environment.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Knowledge of safe working procedures and security measures related to work performed.
Preferred Qualifications
The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:
- Familiarity with fair use and copyright law in relation to reserves service
- Familiarity with document accessibility practices
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced office environment
- Experience using Sierra or another ILS and Adobe Acrobat
- Knowledge of library call number systems and online catalogs
- Project management experience
- Attention to detail
- Six months experience working in public services in a library setting
- Demonstrated ability to handle problem situations and manage emergencies
We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleague develop these preferred skills.
Required License / Registration / Certification
Work Schedule
Sunday – Thursday 1:00pm – 10:00pm
Driving University Vehicle
No
Security Sensitive
This is a security sensitive position.
EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Classification Title
Library Services Associate
Physical Requirements
Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Writing, Grasp, Ability to communicate
Job Duties
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Manages the reserves service and sets goals and priorities for each year. Assesses reserves procedures and workflows and participates in discussions about reserves policy changes. Ensures that manuals and webpages stay up to date. Compiles reserves statistical reports.
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Supervises Circulation service area workflows in the evening, oversees closing procedures and processes, suggests areas where service desk workflows can be streamlined, and suggests staffing levels for the service desk.
Communicates with the Service Desk Manager, Resources Access Supervisor, and the Head of Access Services about any issues or unusual situations that occur in the evening hours.
Communicates with the Service Desk Manager, Resources Access Supervisor, and the Head of Access Services about any issues or unusual situations that occur in the evening hours.
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As a member of the Resource Access Team, contributes to the planning and implementation of team projects.
Works collaboratively with other Resource Access Team employees on projects. Participates in discussions to assess and improve services and workflows and address perceived issues.
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Creates and updates workflows, manuals, and processing schedules for part-time student assistants processing reserve requests and materials. Coordinates with Resource Sharing Team Supervisor to ensure tasks are accomplished and feedback is given on student assistant evaluations. Assists with hiring processes as needed.
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Manages Willis Library Locker Service. Monitors requests, assign lockers, and responds to requests and questions. Maintains records, manuals, instructions, and signage. Inspects lockers as scheduled. Makes recommendations for improvements to the service.
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Provides user and access services to library patrons. Services include circulation, patron accounts, payments, research assistance, and other departmental tasks.
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Processes print reserves requests and new reserves equipment items. Creates bibliographic and item records for faculty copies and equipment items and prepares all physical reserves for circulation.
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Processes electronic reserves requests. Creates bibliographic and item records for and oversees scanning of electronic reserves. Ensures compliance with copyright law and reserves best practices.
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Ensures reserves materials meet accessibility standards. Stays up to date on current trends in accessibility and proposes changes to procedures to better meet the needs of our diverse student body. Handles any documents that involve more complex accessibility editing.
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Corresponds with faculty and Subject Librarians about course reserves. Works with Collection Development to purchase new materials for reserves and to increase licenses for e-book reserves.
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Manages the maintenance of print and electronic reserves collections and files. Oversees regular maintenance of reserves stacks. Ensures reserves equipment are functioning and replace parts and batteries as needed.
Completes reserves inventories. Reviews collections for weeding annually. Maintains reserves database and other files.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S6414P
Position End Date (if temporary)
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must submit a resume, a cover letter and a list of three professional references with their online application. As UNT is a HSI and MSI university, address in your cover letter how you would create an engaging and inclusive environment that serves our diverse student population.
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