Media Library Services Manager

University of North Texas at Dallas, United States

Updated: 2 months ago

Location: Denton, TEXAS

Job Type: FullTime

Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information

UNT System 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.
Posting Title	Media Library Services Manager
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 experience with a minimum of $39,270.00.
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 Media Library contains the UNT Libraries’ non-print, audiovisual, tabletop games, and video games collections. The Media Library also has The Nest , which is an e-sports and game design space. The mission of the UNT Media Library is to support the instructional and research needs of UNT faculty, staff, and students by collecting, maintaining, and providing access to media materials that represent all academic disciplines and all genres of film. 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	The Games and Circulation Manager supervises the functional operation of gaming spaces in the Media Library. Identifies and resolves complex problems related to technology, provides technical support and information services for game collections and spaces, coordinates equipment repairs and purchases. Supervises a special project student and supervises projects for student assistants at the service desk. Trains student assistants and full-time staff on supporting patrons and troubleshooting in the gaming spaces, develops, plans, and documents policies and procedures. Collects usage statistics for reports to library administration. Assists the Games and Education Librarian with developing, processing, and assessing the game collection and assigned accounts. This position reports to the Games and Education Librarian.

Additional Posting Details

Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor’s Degree and three years of progressively responsible full-time library experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities	• Expert knowledge of library principles and policies and extensive knowledge of specialized area functions and workflows. • Strong supervisory and leadership skills. • Evidence in working effectively with students, faculty, staff, and the community. • Verified ability to utilize multiple computer applications toward increased productivity in a rapidly changing environment. • Excellent written and oral communication skills. • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. • Demonstrated critical thinking and independent decision-making skills.
Preferred Qualifications	The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications: Experience working in an academic library setting, preferably with video or game collections. Library service desk or library systems management experience. Experience troubleshooting PC/console issues and setting up equipment. Knowledge of video, games (tabletop and digital), and media equipment. Demonstrated experience in managing multiple projects while balancing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines. Demonstrated experience in effectively managing detail-oriented projects. Experience successfully working in a collaborative/team environment. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish positive and productive working relationships within the Libraries’ and with external partners. Willingness to acquire new skills in a rapidly changing environment. Knowledge of word- processing and spreadsheet software. 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	Flexible, Monday-Friday between 7am-7pm
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 Manager
Physical Requirements	Crawling, Kneeling, Lifting up to 10 pounds, Sitting, Standing, Walking, Grasp, Talk or Hear

Job Duties

o	Manages the gaming spaces in the Media Library including identifying and resolving complex problems related to technology. Coordinates reservations, bookings, and programs with campus and library partners.

o	Supervises the special projects student assistant, determining procedures and processes for maintaining the space and gaming equipment.

o	Contributes to collection development and manages aspects of Media Library collection maintenance including accounts, inventory management, repairs, discards, and replacement of materials.

o	Participates in outreach and developing programs for the game space and collections including engagement through Discord and social media.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	S7832P
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.
Quicklink for Posting	https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/80321