Atkins Fellow - Education Collections and Technology

University of North Carolina at Charlotte, United States

Updated: 2 months ago
Location: Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 16 Feb 2024

Position Information
General Information


Position Number STMP15
Working Title Atkins Fellow - Education Collections and Technology
Division Academic Affairs
Department Library (Adm)
Work Unit Library Public Services
Work Location Atkins Library
Vacancy Open To All Candidates
Position Designation Non-Student Temporary
Employment Type Temporary - Full-time
Hours per week 40
Work Schedule
Monday to Friday: Generally 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM depending on Library schedule
Pay Rate $20.00 per hour
Minimum Experience/Education
Applicants must have completed 24 credits (or two full semesters of work) toward a Master’s in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program
Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:
  • Research experience
  • Familiarity with assessment tools
  • Knowledge and/or experience with digital marketing strategies
  • Knowledge of or background in K-12 education/libraries
  • Experience or interest in instructional technology
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Commitment to principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, academic libraries, and the community 
Duties and Responsibilities
Atkins Library supports teaching and learning in the College of Education through a collection of curriculum materials (CIMC) and a teaching lab (T3) containing a variety of technologies. The Atkins Library Collections and Technology Fellow will collaborate with the Education Librarian to contribute to refreshing this collection and the lab through research and the creation of a marketing plan. 
This fellowship offers an opportunity to learn about the ways that academic libraries support teachers-in-training through collections and technology as well as the challenges and strategies for keeping them up-to-date. Employing a variety of research methods, the Fellow will research teaching labs on college campuses to inform the rebranding of the teaching lab. They will conduct an audit and assess the usability of the current technology in the lab and create a list of items that should be in the space. They will use this research to formulate a marketing plan for both the teaching lab and the curriculum collection. They will also formulate a plan for any needed restructuring of the collection, space and technology. The Fellow will develop skills to assess and market niche collections and spaces in an academic library. This position will appeal to MLIS students who have prior knowledge and/or interest in K-12 education and librarianship, subject librarianship, collection development and/or digital marketing. 
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Research and write a report about teaching labs on college campuses
  • Assess usability of the curriculum collection
  • Evaluate a section of the curriculum collection to comply with collection development best practices
  • Assess technology in the teaching lab and make recommendations
  • Write an action report for rebranding the curriculum collection and teaching lab
Other Work/Responsibilities
Attend professional development workshops and participate in Atkins Fellows, department, and all staff meetings as scheduled throughout the program
Necessary Licenses or Certifications
Proposed Hire Date 05/27/2024
Expected Length of Assignment 10 weeks (final day is August 2, 2024)
Posting Open Date 12/15/2023
Posting Close Date 02/16/2024
Special Notes to Applicants
Applications submitted by February 7, 2024 will receive first consideration.
To learn more about the Atkins Fellows program, including housing and transportation options, please visit https://library.charlotte.edu/atkinsfellows/
Participants will receive a $1500 housing and transportation stipend to help with the cost of moving to Charlotte for the fellowship.
Please submit a resume, cover letter and references with your application.
  • These documents will be used to evaluate your written communication skills as well as supporting documents of your knowledge, skills, abilities, education and professional experience.


Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application.
  • Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section.

Full-time temporary positions do not offer leave accrual (paid time off), or retirement entitlement (state service) benefits. However, full-time temporary employees are eligible to participate in a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). Please use this link for more information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/faqs/temporary-staff-employee-am-i-eligible-receive-benefits
Our campus community is comprised of people who represent the wide breadth of gender and sexual identities, races and ethnicities, faith traditions, nationalities, and other social categories and backgrounds. These varied identities and experiences enrich the University as a whole. UNC Charlotte and Atkins Library strive to celebrate this diversity, and to sustain an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. In order to advance this vision, the Atkins Fellows program encourages applications from all underrepresented groups.

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