Instructional Services Reference Librarian

Description

Position #  001335 
Department  Library Services (Office) 
Competency Level  NA 

Description of Work

Coordinates the scheduling of library use instruction sessions and provides such sessions; serves as a major participant in the delivery of reference services; provides advanced instructional and research services for students and faculty; participates in the creation of print, Blackboard, multimedia, and web resources; serves as a library liaison to one or more academic departments; works with the Library's institutional repository. Evening and weekend hours are required. 

Minimum Competencies  

Minimum Training & Experience Requirements:  Master's degree from an ALA-accredited school of library and information science with knowledge of academic libraries and their mission. 

Management Preferences

Experience teaching library use instruction and providing reference assistance in a contemporary, electronically equipped academic library atmosphere; ability to communicate effectively with different types of library users; knowledge and familiarity with current technology and software such as smart boards, mobile technologies, Camtasia, Digital Commons, and CONTENTdm; proficient in planning, problem solving, researching, and use of technology in libraries. 

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please complete an EPA Application and attach the following: a cover letter of introduction and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Applicants will be required to enter the names and email addresses of three Professional References as a part of the application process. Review of applications will begin immediately.

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable).

If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference will be required to provide a copy of their DD-214 to Human Resources on or before their hire date.

UNCP is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to an individual's race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin or disability.