NSU00172 - Library Media Specialist

Title: NSU00172 - Library Media Specialist

State Role Title: Media Specialist I

Hiring Range: $40,000 - $47,164

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Norfolk State University

Location: Norfolk State University

Agency Website: WWW.NSU.EDU

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

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LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST

Job Duties

1. Maintains Media Services computers, devices, and equipment according to established

procedures and oversees loaning of computers, devices, and equipment through library

systems.

2. Records usage statistics according to established procedures.

3. Set up new computers and devices to integrate with university networks.

4. Investigates options for acquiring new computers, devices, and equipment.

5. Performs inventory of Media Services resources under supervision of manager.

6. Supervises use of and maintains the equipment in the library's makerspaces.

7. Prepares guides and conducts training on using computers, devices, equipment, and

software.

8. Helps administer the library's equipment and room reservation systems.

9. Hires, trains, manages, and evaluates student workers for the department.

10. Provides excellent customer service to library patrons serving at the Information

Services Desk during scheduled day, evening, and weekend shifts.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position involves supervising student workers.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent combination of training and education that

provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Have a working knowledge of multimedia equipment, new technologies, computers, and

computer software such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office suite, etc.

• Experience using PCs and Macs, restoring factory settings, installing software, and

performing computer maintenance.

• Experience developing, interpreting and applying departmental policies and procedures.
• Ability to hire, train, supervise, and evaluate student workers.
• Good customer service skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Considerations

• A bachelor's degree in library science, computer science, or related field.
• Experience working in a library and using automated library systems.
• At least one year's experience working with a variety of media equipment

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application and/or résumé for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or resumé. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position.

Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to university employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

EEO Statement

NSU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. NSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

Contact Information

Name: NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY

Phone: 757-823-8160

Email: No Email Material Accepted

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.