Atkins Fellow - Streaming Video Engagement Job at The University of North Caroli

Atkins Fellow – Streaming Video Engagement

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

• Applications submitted by January 28th will receive first consideration.
• Applicants can apply for more than one position.
• Applicants will need to upload a resume, cover letter, unofficial transcripts from MLIS program, and references with their application.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. to be considered for these positions.
• Applicants must be able to move to and live in Charlotte for the duration of the fellowship.
• Participants joining from outside the Charlotte area will receive a $2,500 housing and transportation stipend to help with the cost of moving to Charlotte for the fellowship. The stipend and the hourly pay for the first week of work will be distributed on the second Friday of June. There are no options for advanced payment.

Temporary staff employees are ineligible to receive benefits (leave, health coverage, State service credit, etc.). They are, however, covered by Worker’s Compensation provisions.

Position Information

General Information

Position Number

Position Number STMP15

Working Title

Working Title Atkins Fellow – Streaming Video Engagement

Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:

• Interest in electronic resources or collection development
• Interest in reviewing/assessing collections
• Creativity and adaptability
• Familiarity with Spreadsheets (Google Sheets or MS Excel)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Enthusiasm for problem-solving

Duties and Responsibilities

Streaming video is a highly used and sought after resource by campus faculty and students alike for its convenience and the various ways that it supports the overall teaching and learning experience. For faculty, streaming video is ideal for increasing engagement in the classroom and supporting discipline‑specific topics. For students, streaming video offers an alternative approach to their research experience, including accommodating different learning styles and preferences. Although visual media has long been incorporated into coursework, there is a consistently rising interest from campus faculty to use streaming video in place of traditional media formats. Working closely with the Electronic Resources Management Librarian, the Streaming Video Engagement Fellow will identify opportunities for the library to expand our streaming video offerings and approaches to improve discoverability of our existing content. While considering potential outreach opportunities, the Fellow will also assist in raising awareness of our streaming video request service.

This fellowship offers an opportunity to learn about the growing future of acquiring and managing streaming media in an academic library setting, with an emphasis on how these resources are used to promote research and support campus curricula. From reviewing the current state of our streaming video collections, this project will provide deeper insight on the utilization of these resources and provide direction for expanding our offerings. In addition, the initial review of our collections may also prompt opportunities and additional conversations with our librarians from Research and Instructional Services. The Fellow will also gain experience in cross‑departmental collaboration and conducting a holistic collection assessment. This position will appeal to MLIS students who are interested in collection development and electronic resources in an academic library setting.

• Conduct research on the existing streaming video landscape (acquisition, management, etc.)
• Analyze usage data and assist with record maintenance tasks
• Identify trends and patterns of the current state of our streaming video coverage (usage, subjects, currency, etc.)
• Conduct research on other streaming video platforms and packages that could be considered to acquire in the future
• Brainstorm ideas for outreach and engagement, programming and collection development
• Provide a brief report on the following: the current landscape of streaming video; a brief review of our existing collections, including the strengths, weaknesses and areas of improvement; and recommendations for promoting our collections and increasing engagement

Atkins Fellows will be expected to participate in department/unit and all staff meetings, and other professional development opportunities scheduled for them.

Other Information

Proposed Hire Date 05/25/2026

Expected Length of Assignment 10 weeks

Posting Open Date 12/16/2025

Posting Close Date 02/02/2026

Required Documents

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Contact Information for References

Optional Documents

9201 University City Blvd Charlotte, NC 28223

Posting Specific Questions

• Where did you learn about this posting? (Open Ended Question)
• How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • UNC Charlotte Website
  • HERC Job Board
  • Inside Higher Education
  • Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
  • Another Website
  • Agency Referral
  • Advertisement/Publication
  • Personal Referral
  • Other