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From: Alex Wermer-Colan <alwermercolan@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, Mar 22, 2022 at 9:46 AM
Subject: [DHSI] Job Posting – Makerspace Manager
To: <Institute@lists.uvic.ca>
Hello, the Loretta C. Duckworth Scholars Studio is hiring a Makerspace
Manager. Please share widely and don’t hesitate to reach out with any
questions:
https://temple.taleo.net/careersection/tu_ex_staff/jobdetail.ftl?job=22000888
Best,
Alex Wermer-Colan
Full Job Description:
Makerspace Manager – Charles Library – (22000888)
Description
Temple University Libraries serves the Temple community and beyond,
including close to 40,000 students; over 2,000 full-time faculty; and
researchers and visitors on Main, Center City, and Health Sciences Center
campuses in Philadelphia and on our Ambler and Harrisburg campuses. We are
committed to providing research and learning services, offering open access
to our facilities and information resources, and fostering innovation and
experimentation. Our collections total more than four million physical and
digital titles, over 275,000 print and electronic journal subscriptions,
and more than 700 research databases. We also collect, preserve, and
provide access to a broad universe of special collections, including rare
books, manuscripts, archives, photographs, and more. As part of our library
enterprise, the award-winning Temple University Press supports our mission
to advance learning and scholarship.
Reporting to the Academic Information Technology and Support Technician
(AITST) in the Loretta C. Duckworth Scholars Studio, the Makerspace Manager
enlists best practices in library maker space implementation and is
responsible for providing an interdisciplinary learning environment and a
culture of critical making and innovation. In collaboration with the AITST,
assists in the planning and coordination of maker-based research projects
and related programming. Other major responsibilities include makerspace
programming, supports faculty and students in grant work overseen by the
AITST, coordinates the use of hardware and software tools, provides
training and technical assistance, generates reports, and defines
milestones in support of the library’s strategic plan. Manages and
maintains the physical area and equipment of the library’s makerspace.
Handles the training of students, faculty, and staff in the safe use of
making methods, materials, and equipment. Performs related duties as
assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor of Fine Arts or other art related degree or Bachelor of Science in
Engineering or related field and two years of comprehensive experience in a
makerspace environment. 3D modeling experience. Demonstrated experience
with a variety of digital fabrication tools (3D Printers, Laser Cutters,
CNC, etc). An equivalent combination of education and experience may be
considered.
Required Skills and Abilities:
*Ability to create an approachable, beginner-friendly, experience-oriented
atmosphere for patrons
*Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
*Ability to learn and understand the digital devices
Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to foster a collaborative
work environment.
*Demonstrated organizational skills and abilities in managing timelines.
*Demonstrated strong analytical skills.
*Ability to work independently and innovatively with minimal direction.
Preferred:
*Master’s degree in a related field
*Lab management experience
*Supervisory experience
Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity
for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital
status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran
status or any other status protected by law.
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*Alex Wermer-Colan, PhD *
*Digital Scholarship Coordinator*
*Temple University, Scholars Studio*
