Atkins Fellow - Streaming Video Engagement

M-F, Typically 8am-5pm

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 programor have graduated from such a program in the last year.

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:

Atkins Fellows will be expected to participate in department/unit and all staff meetings, and other professional development opportunities scheduled for them.

Amanda Binder
Program Coordinator, Atkins Fellows
abinder3@charlotte.edu

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