Media Resources Librarian - University of Maryland Libraries
Location: USA - MD - College Park
Title: Media Resources Librarian
Category: Professional Track Faculty (Contractual)
Department: Libraries, Public Services Division, Library 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 more than 37,500 students and 4,200 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. Recent membership in the Big Ten Academic Alliance is particularly meaningful to the University Libraries and will further propel the university’s ascendancy in academic excellence.
Library Media Services (LMS) is the central academic audiovisual library and multimedia provider for the University of Maryland Libraries and the campus. LMS collects and provides access to a variety of media collections, platforms and systems. LMS acts as access services, information and reference assistance site, and serves as the Libraries’ learning commons for media research, production and collaboration. LMS is both a physical and virtual service site that provides information services and curricular support as well as an array of multimedia facilities that are unique to the campus. LMS makes available many media formats having their own characteristics, uses, abilities, limitations and technical requirements. In a complex and time-critical technological environment, staff provide internal and external circulation, reference, curricular, research and technical assistance in person and online to the University community.
Under the direction of the Head Library Media Services, the Media Resources Librarian is responsible for activities in the following areas: collection development and management (40%); research, instruction and outreach (40%); and professional development, scholarship, and service (20%). The Media Resources Librarian assists in the service and organizational development of LMS related to traditional, digital and emerging media that support the research, teaching and learning priorities of the Libraries and the University. A successful candidate must:
• Possess knowledge of film and media history, content, delivery and curricular practices
• Knowledge of audiovisual, multimedia hardware and software, Windows and IOS computers, software and relevant digital media platforms; knowledge of library automated information systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to deal effectively and diplomatically with all patrons, library staff and visitors.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to set and modify work priorities independently with a high degree of initiative.
• Strong commitment to outreach, proactive user services, diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse population.
• Demonstrable troubleshooting skills and the ability to recognize need for technical assistance.
For the full position description and information on professional track faculty ranking, please go to http://www.lib.umd.edu/hr/employment-opportunities/staff-faculty-positions.
Position is appointed as professional track faculty within the Faculty Specialist Ranks as established by the University of Maryland. This is a non-tenured, contractual position. Rank at appointment is based on the successful applicant's experience and relevant credentials.
APPLICATIONS: Electronic applications required. Please apply online at https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/62805. 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 curriculum vitae, and names/e-mail addresses of three references.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and accepted until September 16, 2018.
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Company Website: https://www.lib.umd.edu/