Digital Media Librarian

Description

The NC State University Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of Digital
Media Librarian. 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.

Responsibilities

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.

Minimum salary: $76,000 annually. Review of applications is underway; position will remain
open until a suitable candidate is found. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as
possible to receive full consideration. The Libraries anticipates virtual first round interviews, with
full interviews happening in person.

For additional information, please review the full vacancy announcement with application
instructions at: https://www.lib.ncsu.edu/jobs/ehra/digital-media-librarian

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability,
gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or
status as a protected veteran. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the
application and interview process please call (919) 515-7188.