Multimedia Librarian

This position will manage on a day to day basis all services and inventory of the Trible Library Media Center. Additional responsibilities include reference work, library instruction, one-on-one research assistance, and development and delivery of student media services and collections.

• Supervise student assistants in the delivery of library’s Media Center services.

• Develop training programs for Media Center students on the use of media hardware.

• Provide support of faculty using multimedia projects in their classwork including consulting faculty for best options based on inventory and rubric needs.

• Manage Media Center assets and provide training as needed to students, faculty and staff. Keep track of inventory and assisting in selecting new items for purchase based on the needs of the curriculum and/or student/faculty input.

• Assist in the delivery of reference services including reference collection development and reference consulting services.

• Manages technology in the Media Center area, which includes installing and updating software; troubleshooting and reporting problematic hardware; and ensuring the safety of both CNU property and the intellectual property of our students.

• Selects and deselects items in the media collection (both physical and online) in support of the CNUfaculty and CNU Community’s instructional needs.

• Answers the CNU Community’s technology and media related questions.

• Interfaces with IT staff and the CNU Community as a representative of the Trible Library and an expert on various instructional technologies.

• Develop and deliver instructional programs related to media services.

• Participates in the delivery of Reference Services.

• Library instruction and other duties as assigned.

• This position is designated as a “responsible employee” who has the authority to redress sexual violence, who has the duty to report incidents of sexual violence or other student misconduct, or who a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.

• Develops and maintains very positive and professional customer service and/or relations within the office/department and with all constituencies to include students, faculty, staff, guests, and employees. Demonstrates a positive and professional attitude and treats everyone with dignity and respect. Fully supports the “Student’s First” value at CNU and routinely goes the extra mile in providing service.

• Reviews and communicates safety issues to assure a safe and healthy workplace and a reduction in work related absence.

Knowledge and understanding of current issues and trends in technology in higher education; computer skills in a wide variety of internet and media software; excellent oral and written communication, organizational, analytical and decision-making skills; excellent customer service skills; critical and creative thinking skills.

Familiarity with Apple computer products.

Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science or a related field is required by start date into the position.

Experience in the use of media in an academic environment; experience with digital editing software; experience using digital equipment including cameras and video recorders.

Academic library experience at a liberal arts college/university; prior experience teaching at college/university level; experience supervising student workers.

Selected by The Princeton Review to be included in The 381 Best Colleges: 2017 Edition, Christopher Newport University is a public school offering a private school experience — great teaching, small classes, and a safe, vibrant campus. A “student-first, teaching-first” community, CNU is dedicated to the ideals of scholarship, leadership and service. The University is located in Newport News, Virginia and enrolls 5,100 students. Academic programs at CNU encompass more than 90 areas of study, from biology to business administration and political science to the performing arts. The University has recently completed over $1 billion in capital construction on its 260-acre campus, generated over 7,000 applications for a freshmen class of 1,290 and has been ranked by U.S. News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges guide as fourth among public regional universities in the South and 11th among all regional universities in the South. In addition, CNU is ranked third among all public schools for having "the highest proportion of classes with fewer than 20 students.” Christopher Newport University is committed to ensuring that all people are welcomed, honored and fully engaged in the life of our academic community. We seek exceptional and diverse candidates and encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in their profession. For further details and information about Christopher Newport, visit www.cnu.edu.