The University of North Texas Libraries Special Libraries Division is looking for an enthusiastic, collaborative, and innovative librarian to serve as the Head of the Media Library. The Media Library is a vibrant, active, hub of activity offering access to audiovisual and gaming collections in a wide range of formats, hosting film and gaming events, and providing reference and research assistance to faculty, staff, and students. The ideal candidate is a passionate advocate for the use of media in teaching and learning and is committed to outreach and actively promoting services and collections.
The Head of the Media Library provides creative leadership, supervision, and oversight for Media Library activities and oversees all operations and public services including reference, circulation, reserves, collection development, digital media, film preservation, and media cataloging. The Head is actively engaged with coordinating film and gaming programming for students, faculty, staff, and the UNT community and manages digital media collections and the Video on Demand system. The Head of the Media Library works closely with other departments and divisions in the library. This position serves as liaison to the Media Arts Department (radio, television, and film) and works closely with university departments and student services areas in outreach activities. The Head will also collaborate with the Digital Libraries Division to plan digital projects and will work closely with individuals in the Collection Management and Public Services Divisions to coordinate acquisitions and services. This position also collaborates with Library Facilities and Systems to coordinate programming and outreach for the libraries' makerspace, The Factory. Reporting to the Assistant Dean of the Special Libraries Division, the Head of the Media Library participates in divisional library planning and policy formulation. This position supervises three classified staff positions, two librarians, and indirectly supervises 10-15 student assistants. This position is also responsible for professional development through scholarly research and publication, presentations, participation in national professional associations, and service. 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, family status, genetic information, citizenship 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 and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing. Minimum Qualifications: *ALA-accredited Master's Degree in Information or Library Science, or its equivalent *1 year of professional library experience working with a wide variety of audiovisual mediums and collections including film, tape, and digital formats *2 years of supervisory experience, academic setting preferred * Knowledge of current issues and trends regarding streaming media collections and licensing *Knowledge of current issues and principles regarding fair use, copyright, and accessibility *Experience working with film digitization and digital projects *Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills *Ability to establish positive and productive collaborations with library departments and divisions *Commitment to diversity in collection development, access, outreach and other department activities *Evidence of publishing and/or participation in professional organizations appropriate to the level of appointment Preferred Qualifications: *Familiarity with makerspaces in a library environment *Experience with video and board game collections *Knowledge of film and video preservation standards *Familiarity with cataloging and metadata standards and tools *Experience in developing grant proposals https://facultyjobs.unt.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp Sue Parks Assistant Dean, Special Libraries University of North Texas 1155 Union Circle #305190 Denton, TX 76203-5190 940-369-7249 [email protected]
VIDEOLIB is intended to encourage the broad and lively discussion of issues relating to the selection, evaluation, acquisition,bibliographic control, preservation, and use of current and evolving video formats in libraries and related institutions. It is hoped that the list will serve as an effective working tool for video librarians, as well as a channel of communication between libraries,educational institutions, and video producers and distributors.
