Atkins Fellow - Streaming Video Engagement

Atkins Fellow - Streaming Video Engagement

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

• Applications submitted by January 28th will receive first consideration.
• Applicants can apply for more than one position.
• Applicants must upload a resume, cover letter, unofficial transcripts from MLIS program, and references with their application.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. to be considered for these positions.
• Applicants must be able to move to and live in Charlotte for the duration of the fellowship.
• Participants joining from outside the Charlotte area will receive a $2,500 housing and transportation stipend to help with the cost of moving to Charlotte for the fellowship. The stipend and the hourly pay for the first week of work will be distributed on the second Friday of June. There are no options for advanced payment.

* Temporary staff employees are ineligible to receive benefits (leave, health coverage, State service credit, etc.). They are, however, covered by Worker's Compensation provisions.

Position Number: STMP
15
Working Title: Atkins Fellow - Streaming Video Engagement
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Library (Adm)
Work Unit: Library Collection Services
Work Location: Atkins Library
Vacancy Open To: All Candidates
Position Designation: Non-Student Temporary
Employment Type: Temporary - Full-time
Hours per week: 40
Work Schedule: M-F, Typically 8am-5pm
Pay Rate: $25/hour
Minimum Experience/

Education:

Applicants must have completed 24 credits (or two full semesters of work) toward a Master's in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program or have graduated from such a program in the last year.

• Interest in electronic resources or collection development
• Interest in reviewing/assessing collections
• Creativity and adaptability
• Familiarity with Spreadsheets (Google Sheets or MS Excel)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Enthusiasm for problem-solving
• Self-starter

Streaming video is a highly used and sought after resource by campus faculty and students alike for its convenience and the various ways that it supports the overall teaching and learning experience. For faculty, streaming video is ideal for increasing engagement in the classroom and supporting discipline-specific topics. For students, streaming video offers an alternative approach to their research experience, including accommodating different learning styles and preferences.

Although visual media has long been incorporated into coursework, there is a consistently rising interest from campus faculty to use streaming video in place of traditional media formats. Working closely with the Electronic Resources Management Librarian, the Streaming Video Engagement Fellow will identify opportunities for the library to expand our streaming video offerings and approaches to improve discoverability of our existing content.

While considering potential outreach opportunities, the Fellow will also assist in raising awareness of our streaming video request service.

This fellowship offers an opportunity to learn about the growing future of acquiring and managing streaming media in an academic library setting, with an emphasis on how these resources are used to promote research and support campus curricula. From reviewing the current state of our streaming video collections, this project will provide deeper insight on the utilization of these resources and provide direction for expanding our offerings.

In addition, the initial review of our collections may also prompt opportunities and additional conversations with our librarians from Research and Instructional Services. The Fellow will also gain experience in cross-departmental collaboration and conducting a holistic collection assessment. This position will appeal to MLIS students who are interested in collection development and electronic resources in an academic library setting.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Conduct research on the existing streaming video landscape (acquisition,…