[Michlib-l] Job opening at Shapiro Design Lab at U-M Library

[Kristin Fontichiaro]

Posted on behalf of Justin Schell (jmschell at umich.edu) at U-M Library's
Shapiro Design Lab:

The University of Michigan (U-M) Library is one of the world’s largest
academic research libraries and serves a vibrant university community that
is home to 19 schools and colleges, 100 top ten graduate programs, and has
annual research expenditures approaching $1.5 billion a year. To enable the
university’s world-changing work and to serve the public good, the library
collects, preserves, and shares the scholarly and cultural record in all
existing and emerging forms, and leads the reinvention of the academic
research library in the digital age.

The Technology and Media Production Specialist will be responsible for the
stewardship of two technology spaces in the Library’s Shapiro Design Lab:
the Workshop, a makerspace-like environment with various hands-on learning
tools, and the Media Production rooms, which include basic audio, video,
and graphic design hardware and software.

Stewardship of these spaces will include day-to-day maintenance of the
spaces and tools; supervision of students who serve as front-line support;
providing access to students, staff, and faculty through online management
systems (LibCal and Canvas).

The library is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce
and encourages all employees to fully incorporate their diverse
backgrounds, skills, and life experiences into their work and towards the
fulfillment of the library's mission.

*Reporting Structure*

The Technology and Media Production Specialist reports to the Director of
the Shapiro Design Lab, which is within the Connected Scholarship
department in the Learning and Teaching division of the University of
Michigan Library. The Shapiro Design Lab is an ever-evolving experimental
space in the Library focused on creating peer- and engaged-learning
opportunities and experiences across research, artistic, and teaching
projects. Learning and Teaching advances next century literacies, guides
learning, and inspires curiosity through its programs and partnerships.
Connected Scholarship maximizes the impact of the library and empowers
learners at all levels by building sustainable, ethical, and mutually
transformative relationships between people, collections, methods, and
knowledge.

NOTE: This position will be a full-time, 2 year term-limited appointment
with the possibility of renewal.
Responsibilities*

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   Steward the spaces, technologies, and services of the Design Lab
   Workshop and Media Production rooms
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   Recruit, schedule, train, and supervise design lab student staff
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   Provide consultation, basic support/instruction, and maintenance on the
   various equipment and services of the Workshop and Media Production rooms
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   In consultation with the Digital Scholarship Strategist, explore the
   intentional usage of the Workshop and Media Production Room  for the
   emerging Digital Scholarship community at the University of Michigan
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   Assist with managing equipment and supply budgets in collaboration with
   Director to support programming, technology, and staffing
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   Work with Library Operations to coordinate access to the Workshop and
   Media Production rooms via the Library’s room management software
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   Oversee and update the design lab’s online training course in the Canvas
   Learning Management System, which provides online orientation and training
   modules for students, staff, and faculty wishing to use the Workshop and
   Media Production Room
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   Provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for students, faculty, and
   others to experiment with technologies and tools in the design lab

Required Qualifications*

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   Bachelor's degree or combination of education and equivalent experience
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   Demonstrated experience overseeing technology in an educational
   environment, including but not limited to the development of makerspace and
   media production environments
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   Experience with supervising teams to achieve shared program goals
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   Experience documenting workflows and developing training materials
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   Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills and
   proficiency in written communication skills
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   Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities in a deadline-driven
   environment
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   Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational skills
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   Ability to understand diverse perspectives and acknowledge the
   significance of differences and complexities in background, cultures,
   values and viewpoints as the foundation for an inclusive environment

Desired Qualifications*

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   Ability to navigate a complex information environment, both within the
   Library and other partners/stakeholders on campus
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   Experience supervising undergraduate and graduate students in a
   technology and consultation-based environment
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   Experience providing consultation and basic instruction including but
   not limited to: 3D printing, letterpress, vinyl cutters, soldering irons,
   sewing machines, audio recording/editing,and basic video production
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   Understanding of and experience with digital scholarship tools and
   methods

Additional Information

The University of Michigan offers excellent benefits and wellness
opportunities <https://hr.umich.edu/benefits-wellness>.

This position receives 12 days of vacation a year and paid sick leave with
provisions for extended benefits, as well as opportunities for professional
development and travel. TIAA-CREF and Fidelity Investments retirement
options available.
Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  This job may
be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting
period has ended.

Applications will be reviewed as received throughout the posting period and
continue until the position is filled.
U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer.

More information:
http://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/169485/technology_and_media_production_specialist?fbclid=IwAR0XcprqlF6dp6Z6WY3MXYZXHy4PfqBmL0CF2l-IzpyGWuix-aAPD9at-BY

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