Title: Project Development Librarian
Employee Classification: Assistant Librarian
Campus: University of North Texas
Division: UNT-Provost
SubDivision-Department: UNT-University Library
Department: UNT-University Library-Gen-141000
Job Location: Denton
Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.
FTE: 1.00
Retirement Eligibility: ORP 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 University of North Texas Health 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 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.
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.
Department Summary
As the most widely used service on campus and a core component of education and research at UNT, the Libraries provide access to collections, facilities, comprehensive services, and expert staff who support students, faculty, and staff in achieving their academic and scholarly objectives. Through innovative programs and services, the Libraries play a critical role in enhancing teaching, learning, and research at UNT.
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 Project Development Librarian is a member of the UNT Libraries' External Partnerships Unit in the Digital Libraries Division and provides an important outreach role to the many collaborating institutions and to users of the content of the Portal to Texas History. The Portal is a collaborative digital library with over 550 content partners from libraries, museums, archives, and other cultural heritage institutions. Every month, the 9.7 million pages of materials in the Portal are used nearly a million times by a global audience. The Portal 's content is also discoverable through the Digital Public Library of Americas. This position is in a unique position to help make a difference in the cultural heritage landscape of Texas. The librarian in this position works closely with other units in the Digital Libraries Division to explore and build partnerships among institutions for collaborative efforts, to provide reference support for Digital Collections, and to promote digital projects. The librarian works with internal and external stakeholders to plan and coordinate projects as part of the mission of the UNT Libraries. The librarian exercises broad independent judgment and authority under the direction of the Head of the External Partnerships Unit. The librarian serves on library committees and work groups as assigned.
The Project Development Librarian works within the External Partnerships Unit of the Digital Libraries Division to schedule and coordinate digitization projects with external partners to support the Libraries' Strategic Plan and to provide high quality training and guidance for the UNT Libraries' external collaborators.
- Perform daily undertakings for The Portal to Texas History and other Digital Library initiatives
- Coordinate planning, scheduling, and pick-up and delivery of materials as needed for projects involving digital information and/or historical information.
- Provide instructional training as requested by external project collaborators on preparing collections for digitization and metadata creation.
- Build collaborative relationships with other institutions and private collectors.
- Provide public access to digital materials and assist with planning for the Libraries' digital initiatives.
- Build awareness of The Portal to Texas History through the promotional newsletter, social media and through presentations.
- Provide virtual reference assistance for The Portal to Texas History to partners and the public.
- Increase awareness of our services and collections for the UNT community with a variety of outreach activities.
- Promote the Portal at conferences that target the Portal's constituency. Collaborate with other units within the Digital Libraries Division to schedule, manage, and complete digitization projects involving external partners for the Portal to Texas History.
- Oversee Portal Research Fellowship Program.
- Track and report presentations and participants related to Portal to Texas History outreach activities.
- Establish and maintain effective and productive working relationships with colleagues to promote a positive and collaborative work environment.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: ALA-accredited master’s degree in library or information sciences.
- Ability to build effective work relationships.
- Evidence of excellent communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
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.
- Knowledge of current issues in digital libraries.
- Experience in preparing technical and instructional documentation.
- Experience in customer service in an academic or business setting.
Required License/Registration/Certifications
Physical Requirements
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Environmental Hazards
No adverse environmental conditions expected.
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday - 8:00am-5:00pm
Driving University Vehicle
No
Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions
Applicants must submit a CV, a cover letter, and a list of three professional references with their online application.
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, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration 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 a related investigation or proceeding.
