Technologies Librarian, Rochester

Immersive Technologies Librarian

University of Rochester, River Campus Libraries Job ID: 214618 https://www.rochester.edu/working/hr/jobs/

Position Summary:

The Immersive Technologies Librarian’s primary focus is the creation of Studio X, a program and space for students, staff, and faculty to augmented, extended, mixed, and virtual reality (XR) and related technologies. The purpose of Studio X is to inspire innovative and interdisciplinary engagement, and to facilitate the development of a rich community of practice for XR, an area that is a strategic research priority at the University of Rochester. With the support of a range of collaborators within the libraries and beyond, the Immersive Technologies a Librarian designs and delivers an exploratory program that introduces students and faculty to tools, approaches, and technologies that make up XR, with an eye towards transforming coursework, inspiring new research directions, and providing support to innovative student and faculty projects. The Immersive Technologies Librarian will be part of a team designing Studio X, which is set to open in 2020, and will take on the responsibility of designing and bringing programming and support services into the space.

The Immersive Technologies Librarian joins the Digital Scholarship Lab, a team already consulting on XR projects and is deeply engaged in innovative research and teaching. This role has as peers Outreach Librarians already providing on-ramp programming on a range of research and technology skills. These peers will join forces with the Immersive Technologies Librarian to find key curricular connections, and partner on creating and delivering XR programming initiatives.

Responsibilities:

XR Workshops, Events, Training, and other Academic Programming

   * In collaboration with Outreach Librarians, Digital Scholarship Lab

     colleagues, and other collaborators, design and implement a learning

     and exploration program in XR technologies, methodologies, and

     critical theoretical approaches that meets the needs of students and

     faculty across disciplines

   * Explore connections with the curriculum

   * Build relationships with key faculty with research and teaching

     interests in XR to explore potential programs and initiatives

   * Design and implement learning opportunities for library staff in

     order to build XR capacity in current and potential collaborators

XR and Digital Scholarship Consultation

   * Consult with faculty interested in utilizing XR technologies and

     methodologies in their research

   * Participate in interdisciplinary project teams in support of digital

     scholarship projects

   * Explore ways to offer consultation and one-on-one support services

     through Studio X, with support from leadership across the libraries

     as required

XR Student Employee Management

   * Mentor student-employees supporting Studio X programming and projects

   * Design and deliver training for student employees supporting XR

     across the libraries

Studio X Space Management

   * Help consult on the design, development, and maintenance of the

     Studio space

   * Assess programming and activities to meet evolving needs of faculty

     and students engaged in XR

Professional Development

   * Stay current of trends in XR and emerging digital scholarship

     technologies, tools, and methodologies

   * Maintain good knowledge of existing exemplary work, projects, best

     practices, conferences, professional literature, and key players in

     XR and XR support

   * Share key learning as appropriate with DSL and Outreach colleagues

Miscellaneous Duties

   * Participate in and support fundraising and grant writing initiatives

   * Participate in and contributes towards River Campus Libraries and

     University committees, meetings, and events

   * Contribute to the profession through active participation in

     conferences, associations, research, writing, etc.

   * Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

   * Post-graduate degree in library and information science from an

     A.L.A.-accredited institution, or equivalent degree and experience

   * Outstanding interpersonal skills and abilities

   * Ability to working both independently and collaboratively in a team

     environment

   * Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills

   * Experience with XR

   * Instructional skills

   * Willingness to learn and explore new and emerging technologies

   * Self-starter who flexible, creative, and open to new challenges

   * Strong commitment to diversity

Preferred Qualification & Competencies:

   * Experimentation with digital tools and methods in research and/or

     teaching

   * Project management

   * Grant writing

When applying online please submit cover letter & resume as one PDF document.