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Audio Visual Specialist

General Information

Position Number: 900632

Department or Office: Library & Information Services

Level: Level C (Specialist)

Responsibilities

  • Run daytime and evening screenings in support of the Film/Media Deptarment's classroom instruction, at various classroom locations across campus but notably auditoriums (Dana, Twilight) and viewing rooms (Sunderland 110)
  • Run weekly scheduled and/or one-time event Film/Media Department screenings involving 35mm and 16mm projection, notably the Hirschfield Series, Film/Media thesis screenings, and visiting filmmaker screenings
  • Supervise other student screeners as necessary in the above duties and/or in general academic support classroom screenings
  • Assist users with accessing the collections and resources of LIS, notably media and equipment collections
  • Meet patrons' needs while maintaining library disciplines and procedures designed to provide a consistent, high standard of service
  • Provide support as needed to Circulation and Media Services
  • Assist patrons with, and troubleshoot, various media equipment, films and screening rooms and equipment
  • Inspect and clean Media Collection materials including VHS, DVD, Laserdisc, and U-matic tape, as needed
  • Inventory, inspect, and help repair Equipment located at Circulation and in the Main Library, as well as Smart classrooms on campus
  • Refer questions and problems to the appropriate department and library resource - Circulation supervisor, Media Services, Reference Librarian, Helpdesk and other LIS departments
  • Maintain security of library materials, including media, equipment, and projection room keys
  • Respect and adhere to policy and law regarding confidentiality of patron records and transactions
  • Total commitment to confidentiality of patron records and policies involving information access
  • Required to work during exams
  • Required to work evening and weekend hours
  • May be required to work a set weekly schedule
  • Flexibility and commitment to a work schedule and duties
  • Expectation of a highly efficient use of self-directed time and appropriate decision making skills
  • Expectation of ongoing training in areas of film equipment, policies and protocols, supervisory duties, and proper collection handling and management
  • Expectation of modeling appropriate behavior and policies to other students at all times
  • Required expertise, through ongoing training, at 35mm, 16mm, and mini-DV projection in Dana Auditorium or other applicable venues
  • Required expertise, through ongoing training, in Film/Media Department expectations and needs for classroom, public, and special event screenings
  • Required expertise, through ongoing training, in various skills to provide backup for Media Services staff and events
  • Other duties as assigned

Key Relationships/Interpersonal Skill:

  • With certain groups within the Middlebury College Community, including Film/Media faculty and staff, Media Services, Circulation staff, Helpdesk, alumni filmmakers and donors, and outside guests at special screening events
  • With the Middlebury College Community in general - faculty, students, staff, alumni, guests & visitors
  • Department of Public Safety and Facilities Management as it relates to LIS and Library security and safety

Key Principles:

Library and Information Services is part of an educational community and shares in the responsibility for supporting teaching and learning as part of the College mission. We are committed to the following.

  • Proactive, responsive, respectful, professional, customer service
  • Collaboration within the organization, across the college, and beyond
  • Effective and open communication
  • Understanding the work of our customers
  • Flexibility to innovate and adapt to a changing environment
  • Ability to quickly and efficiently learn new concepts, programs, systems, functions in a changing tech environment

Expected Outcomes:

  • A collection that is easy to access
  • Supportive, friendly and responsive staff in the Library and throughout campus
  • Gain knowledge of users needs and expectations
  • Quality control over screenings for Film/Media events

Education/training:

  • Current Middlebury College student
  • Weekly schedule may involve specific opening and/or closing shifts, may involve specific number of hours during exam periods
  • Expectation of continuing training in all areas of film handling, presentation, projection, and equipment

Experience:

  • Customer service experience required
  • At least one semester experience in "LIS Media Assistant - General" position strongly encouraged
  • Familiarity with common media formats (VHS, DVD, Laserdisc) required
  • Outstanding communication skills required
  • Ability to work responsibly with confidential information required
  • Ability to work responsibly with expensive film materials and equipment required
  • Library and information services experience preferred
  • Maturity and competence in working independently frequently
  • Creativity and competence in problem-solving under pressure as needed
  • Technology and Information Literacy