Health Sciences Library and Biocommunications Center

University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Position Description

Manager, Library Multimedia Laboratory

General Purpose
The Library Multimedia Laboratory Manager manages, develops, coordinates, and promotes the Library Multimedia Laboratory (LML) as a learning environment and digital development area; the LML is used by campus students, faculty, and external library patrons. The LML Manager promotes and supports the effective use of current multimedia and instructional technologies in teaching and research across campus. This trained instructional designer partners with campus faculty as a technology facilitator, workshop trainer, and as designer and developer of multimedia materials (e.g., creates teaching/learning materials that support instruction).  The LML Manager advises and consults with campus faculty on the development and online delivery of digital media. The LML Manager develops and evaluates multimedia and audiovisual collections to support instruction.  The LML Manager designs and develops library multimedia materials for the library’s educational outreach efforts to the campus and region. The LML Manager provides guidance to faculty, staff, students, and external users in the use of technology resources and maintains computer delivery platforms in the LML. 

Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Manages all aspects of the LML on a daily basis, including working with students and delivering instruction.
  2. Develops and maintains the LML as an effective student learning environment.
  3. Maintains computers, hardware, and software delivery and production platforms.
  4. Guides LML users (faculty, staff, students, external) in use of LML technology resources.
  5. Develops LML strategic plan, LML records, statistics, reports, and communications.
  6. Provides instructional design, development, and digital services.
  7. Collaborates with faculty/staff on production of digital media content.
  8. Designs and creates multimedia technology for library instruction and outreach projects.
  9. Works with faculty on instructional design/development projects.
  10. Teaches workshops and provides one-on-one training in instructional/multimedia technology.
  11. Promotes educational technology and LML services to the campus.
  12. Identifies and recommends emerging technologies for campus and library needs.
  13. Promotes, develops/evaluates LML, library audiovisual collections, and student study rooms.
  14. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  1. Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education in instructional technology, design, development, or systems; or information science or education, with an emphasis in technology in a closely related field; and two years of related work experience, or a doctoral degree in the field.
  2. Two years of related work experience, including demonstrated experience in instructional design and development, or multimedia technology (examples of work required as part of application).
  3. Experience with relevant technology resources including hardware (e.g., Apple, PC, digital cameras/recorders) and software (e.g. Adobe After Effects, iMovie, iDVD, Apple Final Cut Pro, video/audio digitizing interfaces).
  4. Relevant work experience in an academic and/or health sciences environment preferred.

Skills

  1. Must demonstrate professional creativity, initiative, leadership, and ability to plan and implement change.
  2. Excellent interpersonal skills and strong oral/written communication skills required.
  3. Proven ability to effectively plan and lead workshops and provide customer-focused services. 
  4. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, and familiarity with Windows and Mac operating systems.
  5. Ability to maintain the library multimedia streaming server.

Supervision
Reports directly to the Head, Electronic & Collection Services.
Working Conditions
The Health Sciences Library and Biocommunications Center is a service organization dedicated to providing efficient, professional, friendly, and timely service to the university community and library patrons at large. Our mission is to support the teaching, research, patient care, and service mission of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. The incumbent enjoys excellent working conditions within an office setting. The usual hours for this position are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Location
This position is currently located in the Health Sciences Library and Biocommunications Center on the second floor of the Lamar Alexander building on campus. The street address is Health Sciences Library and Biocommunications Center, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 877 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN 38163.

Salary
Minimum salary of $45,000, commensurate with education and experience. Comprehensive benefits package including 24 vacation days, educational assistance, longevity pay, and retirement plans, including TIAA-CREF.

TO APPLY

University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Human Resources
910 Madison, Suite 722
Memphis, TN 38163
(901) 448-5600

Prepared by
        Jennifer Watson
        Assistant Professor/Head, Electronic & Collection Services
        Health Sciences Library and Biocommunications Center
        University of Tennessee Health Science Center
        877 Madison Avenue
        Memphis, TN  38163
        Phone:  (901) 448-7599   
        Fax:    (901) 448-5402
        Email:  [log in to unmask]

        October 19, 2007; revised December 5, 2007, January 23, 2008

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is an equal Employment /Affirmative Action Title VI/IX/ Section 504/ADA/ADEA Employer.


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Joel Southern
Communications Specialist
School of Information Sciences
College of Communication and Information
University of Tennessee
1345 Circle Park Drive, Suite 451
Knoxville, TN 37996-0341
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(865) 974-6727
jsouthern at utk dot edu
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