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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 and inclusive programs and support to enhance the intermingling of teaching, learning, and research at UNT.

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 and a member of the Association of Research Libraries, UNT is one of the nation's most diverse universities. UNT has been designated as both a Minority Serving Institution and Hispanic Serving Institution and stands committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in its pursuit of academic excellence. We are big and bold.

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.

In the UNT Libraries, we define diversity in the broadest terms because we recognize that the best solutions come from a diverse mix of perspectives and backgrounds. We value the qualities, both visible and invisible, that our colleagues bring to their work every day and understand that our differences are our greatest strength.

We recognize our responsibility to foster an open, welcoming environment where students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds can collaboratively learn, work, and serve. We are dedicated to creating a climate that values and actively promotes an equitable and inclusive environment that removes barriers to full participation.

• Responsible for leading the activities of the Research Support Services department 
  • Provides leadership and direction in research support initiatives which includes areas in subject librarianship, online learning, data services, and scholarly communication 
  • Supervises and evaluates a team of librarians affiliated with Research Support Services 
  • Evaluates operations of the department to make the best use of technology, employee expertise, and resources 
  • Develops departmental goals that support the Libraries' Strategic Directions 
  • Leads the department in providing excellent customer service 

• Serves on the Public Services Management Team and collaborates with other department heads to provide a cohesive experience for students, faculty, staff, and community 
• Stays current with developments in academic research support and services and scholarly communication issues 
• May provide reference services, consultations, guest lectures, and workshops 
• Leads initiatives in developing web content and library instructional materials, including subject guides, class pages, and videos 
• Fosters positive relations with faculty, students, and staff and promotes the University's and Library's commitment to diversity 
• Works to meet the requirements for service to the libraries, university, and the community 
• Works to meet the requirements for scholarly, creative, and professional activities 
• Maintains a collegial working relationship with other library departments, offices, and divisions 

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/67107