Temple University Libraries
Media Services and Digital Production Librarian
The Temple University Libraries seek a creative, experienced, and user-
centered individual to operate our media services unit and be
responsible for transitioning our current media viewing area to a more
technologically robust digital media production lab. We offer an
excellent opportunity to play a leading role in the continued
development of services in a major ARL library in the midst of dynamic
growth, located on the main campus of a vibrant, urban research
university that is among the most diverse in the nation. For more
information about Temple and Philadelphia, visit www.temple.edu/about/.
Responsibilities
The Media Services and Digital Production Librarian manages the media
services unit including: support for the media viewing area and
micromaterials equipment, a rapidly growing 12,000 item media
collection, supervision of staff, and coordination with other
complementary collections and services offered in Paley Library and
elsewhere at Temple. In addition, the incumbent provides experienced
support in the production and editing of digital media, with
responsibility for selecting and maintaining the appropriate hardware
and software, and instructing others in their use. The incumbent will
Oversee the media services unit in the library, ensuring access to
media and equipment to meet user needs for study and scholarship.
Supervise one full-time staff member and student assistants.
Develop and deliver user services for this unit including developing
rich media collections in cooperation with subject specialists;
creating informational and instructional materials in print and
digital formats; and providing group and individual instruction in the
use of equipment and resources.
Evaluate and select hardware and software for the public digital media
lab.
Assist students and faculty in the use of hardware and software for
producing and editing digital media products.
Participate in the conception and production of audio/video promoting
and marketing library services.
Evaluate and implement new and emerging media technologies, develop
and implement format succession and content reformatting plans.
Collect and report statistics, and assess impact of media services on
library users.
Participate in library-wide and campus activities or projects through
service on library and university committees and working groups,
including an established Faculty Media Services Advisory Group.
Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION: ALA accredited MLS.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Familiarity with media content and
technology; some hands-on experience with audio-visual technologies
and digital media production; familiarity with copyright and
preservation issues pertaining to media resources; and the ability to
communicate clearly in writing and orally with individuals and in
group settings such as classroom instruction. Strong commitment to
quality user services.
PREFERRED: Academic media librarianship experience; experience with
Final Cut Studio; organizational skills and evidence of successful
project management; reference/instruction in an academic library;
supervisory experience.
Compensation
Competitive salary and benefits package, including relocation
expenses. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and
experience.
Application
To apply for this position, please visit www.temple.edu, click on
j...@temple, and reference TU-13710. For full consideration, please
submit your completed electronic application, along with a cover
letter and resume, by November 10, 2010.
Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
with a strong commitment to cultural diversity.
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Jenifer Lee Baldwin
Head of Reference and Instructional Services
Subject Specialist for Film and Media Arts
Temple University Libraries
[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
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