The libraries of Temple provide a broad and deep array of resources and services for a diverse, vibrant, urban research university of 34,000 students and 1,682 full-time faculty. We offer an excellent opportunity to play a leading role in the continued development of services in a major ARL library now experiencing significant growth as a result of funding enhancements and new, dynamic leadership.

• Develop a new media services unit in the library, ensuring that appropriate materials and equipment are available to meet user needs for study and scholarship in all media formats.

• Ensure appropriate housing of collections for preservation and access.

• Select audio, video, and digital media materials in conjunction with other subject specialists.

• Develop and deliver user services for this unit, including media reference, informational and instructional materials in print and digital formats, and instructional services

• Evaluate and implement new and emerging multimedia technologies, develop and implement format succession and content reformatting plans.

• Supervise staff and student assistants.

• Collaborate with others in creation/maintenance of bibliographic access tools for media

• Develop staff awareness and expertise relating to the use of digital multimedia applications and systems as these are adopted by Temple.

• Collect and report statistics and assess impact of media-based services on library users.

• Participate in library-wide activities or projects through service on library and university committees and working groups.

PREFERRED: academic media librarianship experience; reference and instruction experience in an academic library; familiarity with media cataloging and metadata issues; strong, demonstrated experience in information technology development or implementation; organizational skills and evidence of successful project management.

Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to cultural diversity.