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:

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.