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Library Specialist

University of North Texas Health Science Center
United States, Texas, Fort Worth
3500 Camp Bowie Boulevard (Show on map)
Apr 04, 2026
Title: Library Specialist Employee Classification: Library Specialist Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP SubDivision-Department: HSC-VP, Library Department: HSC-Library-300540 Job Location: Fort Worth Salary: $38,940.000 FTE: 1.000000 Retirement Eligibility: About Us - Values 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 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. Department Summary The Gibson D. Lewis Health Science Library supports the education, research, patient care, and community service missions of the University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNTHSC) by meeting the information needs of faculty, students, staff, and the local health sciences community. Position Overview The Gibson D. Lewis Library at the University of North Texas Health Science Center is seeking to hire a Library Specialist to join our team for a role at JPS Health Network. Responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to: - Primarily responsible for facilitating access to library resources in person and virtually as the frontline point of contact for all JPS clinical health providers and researchers. - Ensures all requests are distributed and answered in a timely manner while also providing interlibrary loan services. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, and reports. Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships. Ability to set priorities and complete assignments on time. Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision. Skilled in communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail. Skilled in talking to others to convey information effectively. Skilled in using computer applications including spreadsheet, database and word processing software. Preferred Qualifications Bachelors degree or some college and equivalent experience. Two years customer service experience. Job Duties Facilitate exceptional user experience by providing frontline user support to all JPS Health Network employees by email, phone, and in person including but not limited to troubleshooting user access issues, assisting with access to sensitive health information, navigating the library website, and printing. Operate JPS Library Interlibrary Loan service using necessary technologies and tracking to ensure copyright compliance. Assist with managing the physical and electronic library collections and participate in collection development by organizing and processing acquisition and removal of library materials into online library catalog. Utilizes library systems and technology to create and edit content and deliver departmental project support as needed. Generates monthly reports and other reports as required by the Library Manager, including compiling and creating statistical reports using various databases and resources. Support patron use of the library including but not limited to troubleshooting library resources, work order oversight, supply procurement, and circulation. Assist librarians with events, educational offerings, and related services as needed. Physical Requirements Communicating with others to exchange information. Environmental Hazards No adverse environmental conditions expected. Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm CST (1 remote day/week) Driving University Vehicle No Security Sensitive This is a Security Sensitive Position. Special Instructions 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. Benefits For information regarding our Benefits, click here. 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