[LIBJOBS] United States - Greenville, NC - Evening Research and Instruction Librarian

J.Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University (ECU) located in Greenville, N.C. seeks a responsible, self-directed, and flexible colleague with a "customer first" philosophy to provide vision and guidance in delivery of excellent library services to students and faculty both on-campus and remotely during the evening hours.

 

Reporting to the Head of Research and Instructional Services (RIS), the Evening Research & Instruction Librarian is responsible for providing late afternoon and evening course integrated library instruction sessions for in-person and distance education courses. Also responsible for the oversight of the print reference collection, including selection, maintenance, and deselection. S/he functions as the senior RIS staff member on duty during the evening hours. Some daytime, weekend, and holiday work is required.

 

Required:

·         ALA- accredited master's degree or international equivalent in library or information science

·         academic library reference experience

·         Instruction experience

·         familiarity with technology in a library setting

·         familiarity with ACRL Standards for Information Literacy and Distance Learning Library Services

·         excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills

·         flexibility in adapting to change

·         ability to work effectively with library faculty, staff and the user community

·         strong commitment to helping students learn and succeed

·         demonstrated interest in ongoing professional growth

Preferred:

 

Preferred Experience: Collection management experience; demonstrated knowledge of software and technology related to distance learning, such as course management software, e.g., Blackboard, and video conferencing software, e.g., Saba Meeting; evidence of effective project management skills; familiarity with government information sources; and familiarity with scholarly communication trends.  

 

 

Rank, Salary and Benefits: This is a fixed-term appointment; which may subsequently be renewed for a multi-year appointment period following the initial year of employment. Minimum salary of $43,500, with a comprehensive fringe benefits package.

 

Closing Date: June 2, 2014

 

For a complete job description see: http://www.ecu.edu/cs-lib/job942030.cfm

All applicants must apply online through ECU’s employment website at http://www.jobs.ecu.edu

 

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