Position Title Manager, Media Collections

New York University; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 72.000 - 88.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

New York University’s Avery Fisher Center seeks a Manager of Media Collections to oversee the lifecycle of AFC media resources, from acquisitions through processing and ongoing maintenance. You will guide workflows and supervise staff and student workers across projects and regular tasks.

You will collaborate with CCS, KARMS, Preservation, and external partners, ensuring accurate metadata, efficient operations, and responsive service to users and departments across the university.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 2+ years related library or media center experience, including staff supervision.
• Experience with public services, collection development and processing is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee acquisitions, processing, and maintenance of media collections.
• Manage workflows and supervise staff and student employees.
• Coordinate with CCS, KARMS, Preservation, and external stakeholders.

Conhecimentos

Interpersonal communication

Oral and written communication

Diversity engagement

Resource collaboration

Research resources familiarity

Formação

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Ferramentas

MARC format

Spreadsheet software

Database software

Descrição da vaga

Position Summary

The Manager Media Collections manages the AFC media collections lifecycle, from acquisitions to processing, and oversees the maintenance of existing media collections. Manage the processes and workflows necessary to carry out the collections mission of the Avery Fisher Center at the direction of the Head of the AFC. Assist in developing and implementing Division of Libraries Collections and Content Strategy media collection projects and goals and supervise the work of union staff and student employees on all projects and regular workflows related to acquisitions, materials processing, and collections maintenance. Communicate and work with collaborators in CCS, KARMS, and Preservation and external stakeholders such as users, vendors, and other professionals.

Qualifications

Required Education:Bachelor's DegreePreferred Education:Master's DegreeRequired Experience:2+ years Related library or media center experience or an equivalent combination. Must include experience in staff supervision.Preferred Experience:2+ years Library experience with public services, collection development, and collection administration, including physical processing of library materials. Master's degree in film, music or a related discipline.Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Ability to interact with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, and general patrons. Understanding and effective use of online library catalogs and other research resources pertinent to video and audio collections. Familiarity with standard office computing. Experience with spreadsheet and database applications.Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Ability to manage cross-departmental projects and communication. General knowledge of copyright issues pertaining to media resources; preservation and conservation issues pertaining to media materials; MARC format; General knowledge of the film and recording industry as it affects the availability of video and music for purchase and use in an academic environment; current and developing technologies in recorded media.

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $72,000.00 to USD $88,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items. NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity