Visual & Multimedia Resources Manager (71101)

Salary: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 Annually
Location: NY, NY
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 202400203
Department: Library
Closing:


About Pratt

Pratt Institute provides the creative leaders of tomorrow the professional knowledge and experience to make a better world. A world-class and internationally ranked college with programs in art, design, architecture, liberal arts and sciences, and information studies, Pratt offers nearly 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

The Institute's impact expands beyond its 25-acre residential campus in Brooklyn to cutting-edge facilities throughout the borough, a landmark building and public gallery in Manhattan, as well as an extension campus, Pratt Munson College of Art and Design in Utica, New York. On Governors Island, Pratt is a core partner on the Stony Brook University team selected to develop the New York Climate Exchange, a research and educational hub poised to establish New York City as the global leader for the most pressing issue of our time: climate change. Another extension of Pratt's campus is the Research Yard, a 20,000-square-foot facility that brings together the research activities of Pratt Institute under one roof in the Brooklyn Navy Yard (BNY).

Description

The Pratt Institute Libraries seek a hands-on and forward-thinking leader to join our Access Services team as the Visual & Multimedia Resources Manager. Reporting to the Libraries' Associate Director for Access Services, the Manager is responsible for overseeing the operations of the Visual & Multimedia Resources (VMR) team, responsible for providing our academic community access to equipment and media collections.

From two busy service desks in the main Brooklyn campus library, Visual and Multimedia Resources circulates DVDs, 16mm films, audiovisual equipment, and the Libraries' new game collection. The Manager will lead efforts to promote department collections and services and will play a key role in discussions of library-wide technology in collaboration with the Libraries' technology staff and the Institute's IT division. The Manager is responsible for supervising and mentoring library staff and student employees who are committed to providing a welcoming, accessible, and inclusive environment for all library visitors.

The Pratt Institute Libraries support the research and education of approximately 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students across campuses in Brooklyn and Manhattan. The Libraries provide research support to students, faculty, staff, and visiting scholars pursuing teaching and learning in areas of art, design, architecture, information studies, writing, and other fields of academic inquiry and creative work.

Pratt Institute is an internationally recognized school of architecture, art, design, and information, which draws students from diverse cultural and geographic backgrounds. We are committed to advancing diversity and inclusion in our curriculum as well as in the ranks of our faculty, students, and staff and seek applicants who can contribute to the furtherance of these goals.

Examples of Duties

Management & Administration:

• Manage operations of Visual & Multimedia Resources (VMR) unit of the Access Services department
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Media Circulation and Equipment Loan desks, ensuring excellent customer service and fostering an environment welcoming to all
• Supervise and train one administrator, one staff technician, and a group of student assistants
• Work closely with the Associate Director for Access Services, Evening & Weekend Library Manager, and the Manhattan Access Services Manager to maintain consistent and quality services across the department
• Set policies and procedures associated with VMR collections and services
• Manage budgets for VMR collections and student employment
• Compile and report statistics on usage of collections and services
• Participate in library-wide committees and task forces

Collections & Technology:

• Oversee operations of service stations, smart technologies, and two library classrooms, ensure that the facilities and equipment are well-kept and functioning properly
• Collaborate with Campus Event Services to maintain and schedule the use of the Libraries' community event space
• Collaborate with the Libraries' Technology staff and Institute IT to support library-wide technology initiatives
• Stay updated on emerging trends and technologies in multimedia resources and recommend acquisitions and upgrades

Outreach & Education:

• Develop outreach initiatives to raise awareness of the library's media and equipment collections, educate patrons on available technologies, and be responsive to community needs
• Conduct user surveys and utilize data to develop collections and services
• Collaborate with the Media Collections Coordinator to ensure accuracy of website information and to manage public resource guides
• Participate in library-wide outreach initiatives, including orientations, tours, exhibits, and social media

Qualifications

Education:
Bachelor's degree required. MLS or equivalent from an ALA accredited program preferred.
Experience:Two-three years working in libraries or higher education, supervisory experience.
Knowledge:

• Advanced knowledge of audiovisual equipment, working knowledge of computer systems and applications
• Working knowledge of legacy media and digitization practices
• Demonstrated knowledge of equipment loan operations

Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal, listening, written, and oral communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to work precisely on detail oriented information
• Excellent organizational skills
• Intercultural competence and ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pratt Institute recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.

At Pratt, we prioritize equity and have established a systematic approach to guarantee fair treatment for everyone. If your background and expertise align with the requirements of the position, you will be contacted for further instructions.



Benefits:

Medical
Dental
Vision
HSA
Company Sponsored Basic Life & AD&D
Company Sponsored Long Term Disability
Flex Spending Account (Health, Dependant Care)
Commuter Benefits (Transit & Parking)
Disability (NYS)
Voluntary Short Term Disability
Voluntary Life Insurance
403B Retirement Plan
Voluntary Supplemental Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off (Vac & Sick)

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