Digital Media Librarian

Join the NC State University Libraries and help us create adventurous, innovative services and library spaces that delight students, faculty, and researchers. The award-winning James B. Hunt Jr. Library on NC State's Centennial Campus, offers access to advanced technologies that are enabling revolutionary ways to see and use information. Capturing NC State's spirit of innovation in education and research, the Hunt Library is recognized as one of the world's most creative and inspirational learning and collaborative spaces and a model for "the library of the future." The D. H. Hill Jr. Library, serving the main campus, combines the best of tradition and innovation, housing special collections and a beautiful gallery alongside vibrant, experiential spaces for making, digital media creation, data analysis and visualization, and collaboration. Three branch libraries focus on design, natural resources, and veterinary medicine.

The Learning Spaces & Services ( LSS) department (12 librarians, 6 support staff), part of the Student Success division, provides dynamic services, spaces, and technologies to enable all forms of learning, discovery, and research. The department leads a range of programs and initiatives that support student learning, access to essential tools and resources, and undergraduate student success. The department provides students' first introduction to the Libraries through a variety of outreach and orientation events and supports in-person and digital instruction in first-year writing and speaking programs. LSS has overall responsibility for the Studios, a collection of learning spaces at the Hill and Hunt Libraries including the Makerspace, Virtual Reality Studio, iPearl Innovation Studio, Digital Media Studios, and the NC State Gaming and Esports Lab, along with the Learning Commons and several additional teaching labs. Through its workshops, programs, and activities, students and faculty in all disciplines can explore and apply tools and systems for prototyping and making, 3D modeling, and virtual environments, along with audio and video digital media creation. The department also supports the Ask Us service at the Hill and Hunt Libraries.

The Digital Media Librarian has primary responsibility for the digital media program, including both spaces and services, in the James B. Hunt Jr. Library and the D. H. Hill Jr. Library. Services and support include audio and video production, live streaming, photography, and graphic design. The position engages with students and faculty and works to make the media production spaces both approachable for beginners and well-equipped for advanced users through the development of documentation, support infrastructure, and workshops for both users and staff. The incumbent supports student and faculty learning through consultations, workshops, course-based instruction, web-based tutorials, and other learning content. They collaborate in library outreach and student-focused events with campus and community partners. They supervise one full-time library specialist and indirectly supervise a team of part-time student assistants. The position reports to the Lead Librarian for Experiential Learning Services.

The position deeply considers how their approach to their daily work reflects and advances the Libraries' Strategic Plan, creating an environment and community that is welcoming for both patrons and colleagues alike. The incumbent will have the opportunity to serve on Libraries-wide committees, task forces, and teams. Librarians are expected to be active professionally and to contribute to developments in the field.

This position is based in Raleigh, North Carolina, on the campus of NC State University. The Libraries supports flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work environment based on departmental and operational needs.

NC State promotes an integrated approach to problem solving that transforms lives and provides leadership for social, economic, and technological development across North Carolina and around the world. NC State's land grant mission of teaching, research and service is dedicated to the service of North Carolina and its people. Applicants are encouraged to review the institution's mission, vision and strategic plan, and consider how their background, interest and experience would enable them to support the university.

ALA-accredited MLS, MIS, or equivalent and relevant advanced degree

Applicants are encouraged to think broadly about and communicate how their skills and experiences transfer to the qualifications below, including in ways that may not be obvious, such as how non-library-specific skills and experiences speak to the position responsibilities. We strongly encourage and welcome applicants with a variety of backgrounds, interests, and experiences to apply for this position, including those new to the profession.

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NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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