Library Technologist Specialist - University of North Texas System

Title: Library Technologist Specialist

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:

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 Specialists primary responsibilities will include maintaining a working relationship with information vendors, insuring 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 of the position include, but are not limited to:

• 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 insure 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 peruse 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.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

N/A

Job Duties:

• Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
• 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. Has a working knowledge of web page and web-based application development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, XML and other web interface technology; hardware, software, and communications technology used for varying platforms and architectures to operate and enhance library operations and services; library terminology, rules and procedures; a variety of standard office productivity software; and familiarity with Library of Congress cataloging rules and procedures. 
• Responds to and resolves user access problems with thorough trouble shooting 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.

Special Instructions:

N/A

Benefits:

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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. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.