Greetings all! I would like to share this position announcement for the University Libraries, University of Maryland. For those of you who are active VRT members, you will know it as my former position.
This is an expedited search and the closing date for application is February first. I also would like to encourage not only those of you who are already working in this area, but those who are new to the profession and the field but have knowledge and strong interest in media librarianship, to apply. Carleton L Jackson Head, Nonprint Media Services Library University Libraries University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742 301.405.9226 / 301.405.9236 [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Skype: carleton.jackson Title: Media Resources Librarian Category: Librarian (Open Rank) Department: Nonprint Media Services Benefits: 22 Days Annual Leave, 15 Days of Sick Leave 3 Days Personal Leave, 15 Paid Holidays Tuition Remission, Health, Dental, Vision, and Prescription As the largest university library system in the Washington D.C.-Baltimore area, the University of Maryland Libraries serve 37,000 students and faculty of the flagship College Park campus. The University of Maryland Libraries share the teaching, learning and research goals of the university. Its role as a key academic resource is evident in its service to the academic community and its actionable strategic plan. With collections including 3.9 million volumes and more than 40,000 serials subscriptions, the University of Maryland Libraries allocate 75 percent of its materials budget to electronic resources. Maryland ranks 50th among the 115 member libraries of the Association of Research Libraries and has an operating budget of $23.7 million. The University of Maryland Libraries benefit from being situated geographically within minutes of the nation’s capital and its departments, agencies, and research centers. The University of Maryland Libraries is seeking a Media Resources Librarian that will provide media resources leadership for the Nonprint Media Services Library, the central audiovisual library for the University of Maryland campus in College Park. The Media Resources Librarian: participates in the acquisition, development and management of the media collections in physical and digital formats, including investigating, identifying, selecting, and licensing media resources; assists in the discovery, access and use of media materials and collections by students, faculty and staff with special emphasis on curricular uses of media; collaborates with the Libraries’ special, digital and electronic resources professionals; and anticipates technology/format migrations and upgrades and identifies older materials for conversion and preservation. Requirements: * MLS degree from an ALA-accredited institution of higher education; * Basic understanding of academic media, media technology, and film history and theory; * Knowledge of copyright policies and intellectual property issues in academic institutions; * Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication skills, and analytical problem solving skills; * Strong organizational skills and the ability to respond effectively to changing needs and priorities. The full position announcement is available at http://www.lib.umd.edu/hr/employment-opportunities/staff-faculty-positions. Position is appointed to Librarian Faculty Ranks as established by the University System of Maryland Board of Regents. Rank at appointment is based on the successful applicant’s experience and relevant credentials. For additional information, consult the following website: http://www.president.umd.edu/policies/ii-100B.html APPLICATIONS: Electronic applications required. Please apply online at https://jobs.umd.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=58400. No relocation assistance will be provided. You must be legally able to work in the United States; the University of Maryland Libraries will not sponsor individuals for employment. An application consists of a cover letter which includes the source of advertisement, a resume, and names/e-mail addresses of three references. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and accepted until 1 February 2013. The University of Maryland, College Park, actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, political affiliation, or gender identity and expression. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
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.
