University Libraries Fellows, NC State University, (Raleigh, NC)
Posted October 12, 2026
Job Description
Join the NC State University Libraries and help us create adventurous, innovative services and library spaces that delight students, faculty, and researchers. The award-winning James B. Hunt Jr. Library on NC State’s Centennial Campus, offers access to advanced technologies that are enabling revolutionary ways to see and use information. Capturing NC State’s spirit of innovation in education and research, the Hunt Library is recognized as one of the world’s most creative and inspirational learning and collaborative spaces and a model for “the library of the future.” The D. H. Hill Jr. Library, serving the main campus, combines the best of tradition and innovation, housing special collections and a beautiful gallery alongside vibrant, experiential spaces for making, digital media creation, data analysis and visualization, and collaboration. Three branch libraries focus on design, natural resources, and veterinary medicine.
Position Duties
The NC State University Libraries is well known for its digital research and experiential learning initiatives, technological advances such as immersive visualization, support for open scholarship and student affordability, interdisciplinary teaching and learning, public engagement with research, and commitment to championing a culture of belonging and well-being in everything we do—all of which help to actively shape the future of librarianship. The Libraries is also defined by a staff who deeply consider 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. We seek out candidates with interests and aptitudes in these areas, and Fellows assignments reflect these areas of focus. Fellows perform as entry-level librarians with their time during the first 18 months divided between two Libraries departments—allowing the Fellows to develop their interests and expertise in two functional areas of academic librarianship. The second 18 months will typically focus on areas that have emerged over the course of the Fellowship, taking into consideration both the Libraries’ operational needs and the professional interests and goals of the Fellow.
Qualifications
Required:
- An ALA-accredited M.L.S. or M.I.S. degree awarded between December 2025 and September 2027.
- Demonstrated interest in supporting the student experience and contributing to experiential learning and research services
- Potential to develop expertise in an area of institutional focus, such as emerging technologies or science/engineering librarianship
- Evidence of leadership potential, including ability to work creatively and effectively in a highly collaborative team environment
- Commitment to fostering an environment of belonging and well-being
- Ability to serve and collaborate with a large user community reflecting a variety of backgrounds and disciplines
- Ability to communicate clearly and knowledgeably
- Demonstrated understanding of the educational mission of a research university
Preferred:
- Experience in a research-oriented environment (such as an internship or practicum)
Hours & Compensation
The salary for this position is $70,000 annually. In addition, Fellows receive a generous professional development stipend of $4,000 per year. Librarians have non-tenure track 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. More benefits information is available at https://benefits.hr.ncsu.edu.
How to Apply
To learn more about this position and to apply, please visit the official job posting, linked here.