Job Opening Title:
Special Collections Remote Storage & Access Coordinator
Name of Employer:
University of North Texas
Job Site Location (City AND State):
Denton, TX
Application Deadline:
Minimum Degree Requirement:
Bachelor’s degree and one year of progressively responsible library experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Years of experience required:
Salary Range:
Depending on qualifications with a minimum of $36,383.00.
Job Opening URL:
https://careers.untsystem.edu/jobs/special-collections-remote-storage-access-coordinator-denton-texas-united-states
Job Description (if URL to posting not available). Include instructions for how to apply:
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
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Department Summary
A wide range of student- and faculty-centered services are the cornerstone of the Libraries’ integral role in the University of North Texas community. 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 an abundant collection of 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 intermingling of teaching, learning, and research at UNT.
The Special Collections department collects and preserves rare and unique research materials for use by students, scholars, and the public. The department consists of five highly collaborative units; Digital Collections, Preservation, Processing/Description, Public Services/ Outreach, and University Archives. Special Collections offers unique experiences to students and faculty to engage with primary sources, rare books, arts, and artifacts. Faculty in a variety of disciplines including arts, humanities, and sciences schedule class visits to Special Collections each semester. Faculty also take advantage of coursework development grants to integrate Special Collections into curriculum, and research fellowships to further scholarly pursuits. As one of the largest contributing partners to The Portal to Texas History, Special Collections leads initiatives each year to digitize archival collections and preserve born digital archival content.
Position Overview
This position will support the work of the Acquisitions, Processing, and Preservation units at the Research Collections Library. Oversee accessioning of all incoming archival collections in support of UNT Special Collections’ collection acquisition program. Maintain physical and electronic donor files and assign collection numbers utilizing ArchivesSpace. Fulfill University Advancement requirements for all gift-in-kind donations. Manage onsite requests for Special Collections being paged to the remote facility utilizing Aeon. Collaborate with Access Services Specialist (working at Willis Library) and remote facility manager ensure requests are fulfilled and reshelved appropriately. Fulfill on-demand scanning requests for collection materials that can be digitized at the RCL. Ideal candidate will possess a combination of specialized knowledge and practical experience in an archive and/or Special Collections environment. This position works primarily at the Research Collections Library; a remote campus facility located approximately one mile north of campus. Work will require occasional visits to Willis Library for department and divisional activities.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and one year of progressively responsible 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
• Experience working in archives or Special Collections
• Cross-trained in archival processing, preservation, and acquisitions
• Strong tendency towards collaboration.
• Experience using information organization software such as ArchivesSpace and Aeon.
• Experience using project management software, like Trello
• Experience performing archival research
• Strong supervisory skills
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.
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. Applicants must submit a resume, a cover letter and a list of three professional references with their online application.
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.