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| Position Title: | Librarian I |
| Institution: | Temple University |
| Responsibilities: | Under the direction of the Associate University Librarian for Collections, Research and Instruction, the Media Services Librarian will lead the planning, development, and implementation of the Libraries' media offerings, including multi-media equipment, collections, access, and services. Responsibilities include, selecting audio, video, and digital media and media reference works in conjunction with other disciplinary collection managers; ensuring appropriate housing of collections for preservation and access; ensuring appropriate equipment is available to meet user needs; evaluating and implementing new and emerging multimedia technologies, and developing and implementing format succession and content reformatting plans; participating in the delivery of a full range of multi-disciplinary reference and consultative services for students and faculty at the reference desk, virtually, and in library instruction programs; participating in developing digital information collections, and services, and developing staff awareness and expertise relating to the use of digital multimedia applications and systems; collaborating with others in the creation/maintenance of bibliographic access tools for media; participating in library-wide activities or projects through service on library and university committees and working groups; and supervising student assistants or staff. Perform other duties as assigned. |
| Qualifications / Requirements: | Required Education and Experience: ALA accredited Masters degree in Library Science. Experience with instructional technologies and digital media. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Required Skills and Abilities: *Familiarity with media content and technology and its potential for network applications. *Familiarity with copyright and preservation issues pertaining to media resources. *Ability to communicate clearly in writing and orally with individuals and in group settings such as class instruction. *Commitment to providing high-quality services to a culturally and racially diverse campus. Preferred: *Academic media librarianship experience and reference and instruction experience in an academic library. *Experience in information technology development or implementation. *Familiarity with media cataloging and metadata issues. *Strong organizational skills and evidence of successful project management. |
| Deadline: | June 30, 2006 |
| Application: | Apply online at https://hospats.adminsvc.temple.edu/jobs.htm. |
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Phone: 608-836-5825 - FAX: 608-831-8200
To email Business Office: mla@areditions.com
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