Evening Research & Instruction Librarian, J.Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University, Greenville NC

Posted June 6, 2014

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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