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North Carolina State University Libraries
Librarian for Instruction and Undergraduate Research
Vacancy Announcement
Between the mountains of the Blue Ridge and the shores of the Outer
Banks lies North Carolina's Research Triangle of Raleigh, Durham, and
Chapel Hill. One of the nation's premier concentrations of academic,
corporate, and public research, the area combines moderate year-round
temperatures, rolling hills, championship college athletics, and a rich
diversity of cultural events. While the Triangle consistently leads the
lists of desirable American communities, the North Carolina State
University Libraries has been recognized as the first recipient of the
Association of College and Research Libraries’ Excellence in Academic
Libraries Award for its teamwork, innovation, and continuous interaction
with students and faculty to further the educational mission of NC State
University. In the past seven years, the NCSU Libraries has made an
unprecedented rise through the ranks of the Association of Research
Libraries to its current position of 35th among the 112 university
member libraries.
The NCSU Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position
of Librarian for Instruction and Undergraduate Research in the Research
and Information Services Department. This position offers the
opportunity to shape the Libraries’ comprehensive, curriculum-integrated
instruction and information competency program. The Research and
Information Services Department helps the university community discover,
understand, and use information. User-centered services include 24-hour
reference service, an interactive "virtual reference desk," a program of
user instruction and information competency, and customized support for
distance learners and undergraduates. Department staff (17 librarians,
6 support staff, and 4 graduate assistants) also provide reference and
research consultation services; outreach and instruction, including
workshops, seminars, and class sessions; patent and trademark
information and assistance; spatial and numeric data services; services
for users with disabilities; and support for an extensive collection of
state and federal documents.
Responsibilities
Designs and implements an innovative, dynamic library instruction
program. Works with faculty to integrate information competency
throughout the undergraduate curriculum. Leads, trains, and guides
librarians in creating and enhancing instructional methods and materials
that are tailored to diverse learning styles. Supervises two librarians
and a support staff member. Identifies and applies the latest
instructional technologies for providing point-of-need instruction on
the Web. Creates modular instructional tools in multiple formats that
can be selectively adopted by subject specialist librarians.
Collaborates with Distance Learning Services staff to create and deliver
library instruction for off-campus students. Evaluates library
instruction using appropriate assessment techniques. Serves as liaison
to undergraduate-focused university programs such as the First Year
College, the University Honors Program, and the University Scholars
Program, and to the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning. Develops
innovative orientation activities and exhibits for incoming students.
Provides general information and research assistance and conducts
undergraduate instruction sessions. Serves on library-wide committees,
task forces, and teams. Librarians at the NCSU Libraries are expected
to be active professionally and to contribute to developments in the
field. Reports to the Head of Research and Information Services.
Qualifications
Required: ALA-accredited MLS. Minimum of two years of teaching,
library instruction, or training experience. Demonstrated skills in
promoting information competency. Substantial knowledge of established
and emerging instructional methods and technologies. Familiarity with
instructional design and Web development principles and techniques.
Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to communicate clearly,
knowledgeably, and personably, orally and in writing. Flexibility and
adaptability for work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to supervise
staff. Preferred: Academic background or work experience in science or
engineering. Experience teaching undergraduate or high-school students.
The University and the Libraries
As one of the nation's outstanding land-grant universities, NC State
offers degrees through the Colleges of Agriculture & Life Sciences,
Design, Education, Engineering, Humanities & Social Sciences,
Management, Natural Resources, Physical & Mathematical Sciences,
Textiles, and Veterinary Medicine. As the largest academic institution
in the state, NC State enrolls more than 28,000 students and offers
doctoral degrees in 54 fields of study. The university ranks seventh
nationally in research support from private industry, ninth in the
number of patents awarded, and, among universities without medical
schools, fifth in research and development. NC State is a national
leader in networking technologies and a charter member of the North
Carolina Networking Initiative (NCNI), an Internet2 initiative with the
most advanced operational networking system infrastructure in the
nation.
The library system consists of a central library and branch libraries
for design, natural resources, textiles, and veterinary medicine. With a
staff of 309 FTE, the Libraries has over 2.9 million volumes, acquires
more than 37,000 print and electronic serials, and has a total annual
budget of approximately $20 million, with approximately $8 million
allocated to collections. The NCSU Libraries is the lead server site for
NC LIVE (North Carolina Libraries for Virtual Education), a multi-type
library initiative, making digital resources accessible to the citizens
of North Carolina.
The NCSU Libraries is a founding member of SOLINET and a member of the
Association of Research Libraries, the Digital Library Federation, and
the Center for Research Libraries. Duke University, the University of
North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina Central University and NC
State form the Triangle Research Libraries Network (TRLN), with combined
resources of more than 13 million volumes, and collections budgets
totaling more than $29 million.
Salary and Benefits
The Libraries offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience,
not less than $42,000 for this position. Librarians have academic status
without tenure or rank. Benefits include: 24 days vacation, 12 days
sick leave; comprehensive major medical insurance, and state, TIAA/CREF
or other retirement options. Additional and optional dental, life,
disability, deferred compensation, and legal plans are available.
Tuition waiver program for all campuses of The University of North
Carolina is available. Relocation allowance.
Recruiting Schedule
Position available immediately. Applications will be reviewed upon
receipt and will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled.
Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to receive full
consideration. Confidential pre-interview screenings may be scheduled.
To apply, send cover letter (including title of position), resume, and
the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of four current,
professional references to: Wendy Scott, Office of Personnel Services;
Box 7111, NCSU Libraries; Raleigh, NC 27695-7111
North Carolina State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer
Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application
process should contact Wendy Scott, NCSU Libraries Personnel Services
Office, at (919) 515-3522 or wendy_scott@ncsu.edu
