Instruction and Outreach Librarian for Special Collections (We are no longer accepting applications for this position)

Position number: 00001590

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The NC State University Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of Instruction and Outreach Librarian for Special Collections. The Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) collects, describes, preserves, and provides access to unique, rare, and historical information in support of the teaching, learning, and research mission of the NC State University community and beyond. Distinctive collections focus on areas such as the history of the university; agriculture and forestry; the history of computing and computer simulation; design; animal rights and animal welfare; veterinary medicine; zoological health; textiles; engineering; environmental justice; and rare books in related subject areas. The SCRC is innovating archival services and collections through digital collections, inventive projects, and user-focused services.

Responsibilities
The Instruction and Outreach Librarian for Special Collections collaborates with teaching faculty, librarians, and students to design and deliver innovative instructional and research services featuring rare books, manuscripts, archives, and other unique materials, across the full range of disciplines. The position will:
 
  • Explore new approaches in experiential teaching and learning to engage students in research and critical interpretation using special collections materials
  • Work closely with librarians and teaching faculty to design and lead course-embedded teaching collaborations, including instruction sessions and extracurricular workshops introducing students and other campus community members to special collections materials, critical archival literacy, and research skills
  • Conduct outreach to the university community promoting access to and use of special collections materials in all formats
  • Engage faculty, student organizations, and campus partners in opportunities to document and share the stories of historically marginalized individuals and groups at the university
  • Promote the work of the SCRC to engage campus communities in opportunities to contribute to reparative archival description and documenting marginalized community histories on campus
  • Collaborate with curators to identify and provide outreach support based on collection development priorities
  • Collaborate with Libraries colleagues and university partners on programs, events, and exhibits featuring special collections materials
 
The position deeply considers how their approach to their daily work reflects and advances the Libraries’ Strategic Plan, creating an environment and community that is welcoming for both patrons and colleagues alike. They participate in library planning and serve on library-wide committees, task forces, and teams. Librarians are expected to be active professionally and to contribute to developments in the field. The position will report to the Lead Librarian for Outreach & Engagement.
 
This position is based in North Carolina. This position is eligible for flexible hours with a hybrid work environment based on departmental and operational needs. This position will require frequent onsite work.
 
NC State University promotes an integrated approach to problem solving that transforms lives and provides leadership for social, economic, and technological development across North Carolina and around the world. NC State’s land grant mission of teaching, research and service is dedicated to the service of North Carolina and its people. Applicants are encouraged to review the institution’s mission, vision, and strategic plan, and consider how their background, interests, and experience would enable them to support the university.
 
Required Qualifications
Applicants are encouraged to think broadly about and communicate how their skills and experiences transfer to the qualifications below, including in ways that may not be obvious, such as how non-library-specific skills and experiences speak to the position responsibilities. We strongly encourage and welcome applicants with a variety of backgrounds, interests, and experiences to apply for this position, including those new to the profession.
  • ALA-accredited MLS, MIS, or equivalent advanced degree
  • Experience developing and leading workshops or instruction sessions focused on archival research, special collections, and primary source literacy
  • Ability to engage and collaborate with a large user community reflecting a variety of backgrounds and disciplines
  • Ability to foster an environment of belonging and well-being
  • Ability to communicate clearly and knowledgeably through a variety of media
  • Ability to represent the Libraries to university and external audiences
  • Evidence of ability for ongoing professional development and contribution to the library profession
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and work in a team environment
Preferred Qualifications
It is not required that candidates meet any of the preferred qualifications to be considered for this position. The following skills represent some of the areas in which this position could potentially grow and focus, based on the incumbent’s background and interests.
  • Experience providing research consultation or reference services
  • Experience designing lesson plans and learning objects
  • Experience or interest in supervising staff and/or student employees
  • The Libraries, the University, and the Area

    The NC State University Libraries has been recognized with numerous national and international awards, including the first Association of College and Research Libraries Excellence in Academic Libraries Award, the ACRL Librarian of the Year Award; the Stanford Prize for Innovation in Research Libraries and the American Institute of Architects/American Library Association Building Award for the Hunt Library; the National Medal for Museum and Library Service; two John Cotton Dana Library Public Relations Awards; and Library Journal's Librarian of the Year, Paraprofessional of the Year, and 14 Movers and Shakers awards. The library system consists of the D. H. Hill Jr. Library, the James B. Hunt Jr. Library, and branch libraries for design, natural resources, and veterinary medicine. With a staff of more than 250 FTE, the Libraries has almost 3.3 million titles in its collection and has a total annual budget of over $30 million. The Libraries is the host site for NC LIVE, a multi-type library initiative making digital resources accessible to North Carolina residents. The Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), the Digital Library Federation, the Coalition for Networked Information, the Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition, the Council for Library and Information Resources, the Center for Research Libraries, and the Triangle Research Libraries Network.

    The Libraries' Strategic Plan describes our mission and goals, which are aligned with those of the university. They include welcoming and engaging the whole university community through our services, spaces, and programs; empowering students for a lifetime of success and impact; supporting research, scholarship, innovation, and collaboration; fostering entrepreneurial thinking and problem-solving; and expanding our engagement with individuals and communities across North Carolina. The Libraries collections also reflect these commitments, from focused collecting efforts across disciplines to locating, capturing, and preserving the voices of our global communities through archival research and practice. The Libraries has acted to increase representation in the profession through the NC State University Libraries Fellows program; participation in ARL's strategic priorities and leadership development programs; and membership in the ACRL Diversity Alliance. The Libraries' Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Committee sponsors many programs and helps to cultivate an atmosphere where all students, faculty, and staff are welcomed, valued, and respected.

    North Carolina State University was founded with a purpose: to create economic, societal, and intellectual prosperity for the people of North Carolina and the country. From its beginnings as a land-grant institution to its current position as a pre-eminent research enterprise that excels in science, technology, engineering, math, design, the humanities and social sciences, textiles, and veterinary medicine, NC State students, faculty, and staff take problems in hand and work with industry, government, and nonprofit partners to solve them. As the largest academic institution in the state, NC State enrolls almost 38,000 students, offering bachelor’s and master’s degrees in more than 120 fields of study and doctoral degrees in 60 disciplines. The university is ranked third among all public universities (without medical schools) in industry-sponsored research expenditures and has more than 660 active patents.

    North Carolina's Research Triangle of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill lies between the mountains of the Blue Ridge and the shores of the Outer Banks. The Triangle consistently ranks high on lists of desirable American communities. In 2022, Forbes ranked NC State University as the number-one best employer in North Carolina, after including Raleigh in its top-ten best cities for jobs in 2019. And in 2023-24, the Raleigh and Durham metro area was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the third-best place to live among 150 United States cities.

Salary and Benefits

The Libraries offers a highly competitive salary in recognition of applicable education and experience for this position. Minimum salary: $68,000 annually. Librarians have non-tenure track Professional faculty status (without levels of rank). Benefits include:  24 days vacation, 12 days sick leave; State of NC preferred provider medical insurance, and state, TIAA/CREF, or other retirement options. Additional and optional dental, life, disability, deferred compensation, and legal plans are offered. Tuition waiver program for all campuses of The University of North Carolina is available. See the Benefits and Leave Administration page for more information.

Application Process

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt; applications will be accepted until finalist candidates are selected. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to receive full consideration. The Libraries anticipates conducting virtual first-round interviews with full interviews happening in person. Appointment requires successful completion of background check. This position is available immediately; start date is negotiable. Applicants must apply through the NC State University online employment website at https://jobs.ncsu.edu. Complete application, attach cover letter and résumé, and provide contact information for four current, professional references. For assistance with this process, please contact Libraries Administration at (919) 515-7188.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. NC State welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation or genetic information. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (919) 515-3148.

Last Updated

4/26/2024

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