Head of the Subscription and Resource Management Unit
- Employer
- University of North Texas
- Location
- Denton
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Title: Head of the Subscription and Resource Management Unit
Employee Classification: Librarian
Campus: University of North Texas
Division: UNT-Provost
SubDivision-Department: UNT-University Library
Department: UNT-University Library-Gen-141000
Job Location: Denton
Salary: Salary depending on qualifications and rank with a minimum of $63,554.47 (Assistant), $68,054.47 (Associate), and $74,354.47 (Librarian).
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 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. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.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 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.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Head of Collection Development, the Head of the Subscription and Resource Management Unit oversees the operations of the unit, which include the receiving, payment and processing of collection materials and acquisition and maintenance of print and online serials. They work cooperatively with appropriate library faculty and staff to oversee the implementation and management of electronic resource management applications. The HSRM also provides leadership in collection development and assessment of the Libraries' serials and electronic resources. This position directly manages three staff.
The HSRM is a member of the Collection Development steering team, and works jointly with others on the implementation of complex acquisitions. They serve as a representative of the Collection Development department to other library divisions, university groups, external service providers, and consortium partners. This position is also responsible for managing strong library relationships with vendors and publishers. The Librarian serves on university and library committees as appropriate.
Responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:
· Responsible for Subscription and Resource Management Unit workflows and resolution of unit workflow problems.
· Hires, trains, develops, supervises, and evaluates unit staff, which includes three full-time staff members.
· Places new orders and processes renewals for serials and standing orders in all formats.
· Oversees receiving, claiming, payment and processing, including maintenance of accurate financial records, for all materials.
· Assists staff and library liaisons with troubleshooting errors and resolving complex serials problems. Coordinates and delegates projects to proactively identify and solve errors.
· Responsible for expenditure monitoring, report preparation, vendor interaction/assessment, and special projects.
· Oversees record maintenance and public access to print and electronic journals and electronic resources in the III Integrated Library System and LibGuides A to Z list to ensure consistency of content.
· Works with Cataloging and Metadata Services Department to ensure proper MARC records are created for electronic resources and journals in III.
· Prepares data for annual serials review.
· Assists department Head in planning and coordinating departmental projects and services.
· Oversees the receipt and disposition of gift collections.
· Keep abreast of trends and developments in ER management; share information with colleagues as needed; and represent UNT Libraries in appropriate consortia or related initiatives.
· Participate in scholarly, professional, and service activities appropriate to rank. Serve on library and university workgroups and committees.
· Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
• ALA-accredited Master’s Degree, or equivalent, in Library or Information Science
• 2 years of collection development experience involving serials and electronic resources
• Management experience, including supervision, coordination, and delegation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent organizational skills, and ability to work in dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with library acquisitions landscape, including major vendors and emerging acquisition models
• Ability to build effective work relationships
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. We strongly encourage those who are passionate about ensuring all voices are heard, who value wellness, and believe in fostering a psychologically safe environment to apply.
The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:
• Experience in troubleshooting electronic resources
• Experience with training and documentation involving technical topics
• Experience with receiving, claiming, payment and processing, including maintenance of accurate financial records
• Experience working in an academic setting
Required License/Registration/Certifications
Work Schedule:
varies based on assignment
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:
For information regarding our Benefits, click here.
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.
Organization
Working at University of North Texas
Since 1890, the University of North Texas has been a catalyst for transformation for its students and the North Texas region. As the nation’s 26th largest public university, UNT is dedicated to providing an excellent educational experience to its 36,000 students while fueling the intellectual, economic and cultural progress of one of the largest, most dynamic regions in the United States.
A student-focused public research university, UNT graduates more than 8,500 students each year from its 12 colleges and schools and offers 97 bachelor’s, 82 master’s and 35 doctoral degree programs, many nationally and internationally recognized. As UNT’s strengths in science, engineering and technology grow, the university continues to nurture its core areas of distinction in music, education, social sciences, business, the arts and humanities. Leading Texas public universities in the number of Goldwater Scholars and designated a “Best in the West” university by The Princeton Review, UNT is known for its academic excellence.
By providing access, welcoming diversity and strengthening collaborations with our many educational, business and community partners, as well as building new partnerships across the globe, UNT's faculty and staff work each day to prepare students for the challenges they will meet in our changing world.
Fostering global understanding and promoting cultural appreciation are central to preparing tomorrow's successful global leaders. Our strategic international partnerships seek to improve quality of life, facilitate the exchange of ideas and culture, and allow for important research addressing global issues. UNT's campus benefits from a rich diversity of about 2,500 international students representing 140 countries.
UNT faculty produce groundbreaking research in a wide range of disciplines spanning the sciences, mathematics, engineering and technology while also making nationally recognized contributions in the arts and humanities. The College of Music is one of the nation’s best music colleges with an internationally respected jazz program. UNT has the oldest program in emergency administration and planning and a unique program in applied philosophy and environmental ethics.
UNT also is home to many national centers and institutes, including the Net-Centric Software and Systems Center — a National Science Foundation Industry/University Cooperative Research Center; the Center for Electronic Materials Processing and Integration; the Institute of Applied Science; the Center for Advanced Scientific Computing and Modeling; and the Center for the Study of Interdisciplinarity.
UNT has developed many state-of-the-art research facilities, such as the federally funded Center for Advanced Research and Technology, one of the nation’s most extensive facilities for powerful materials characterization and analysis; a high-performance computational facility; and a clean room/nanofabrication research facility (under construction). UNT’s research extends outside the academy as well, with field stations as close as a neighboring lake and as far away as southern Chile.
In addition, UNT is developing Discovery Park, a research park with technology incubator facilities on a 300-acre property near the main campus. The university also has developed a Design Research Center in the heart of the Dallas design district.
As the largest and most comprehensive university in the North Texas region, UNT is growing as a national leader in education, research and scholarship, student support and community engagement — the pillars of a great public research university. UNT’s ultimate mission is to give a green light to greatness by helping its students, region, state and nation excel.
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