PG192487EP
Internal Recruitment :
No
Working Title:
Research Librarian for Engineering
Anticipated Hiring Range:
Competitive salary in recognition of applicable education and experience
Work Schedule:
Monday – Friday, 8:00am- 5:00pm. The Libraries supports flexible work arrangements based on departmental and operational needs. This position will require frequent onsite work.
Job Location:
Raleigh, NC
Department :
NCSU Libraries
About the Department:
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.
The NC State University Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of Research Librarian for Engineering in the Research Engagement department. Research Engagement (13 librarians, 1 staff) supports and collaborates with faculty members, researchers, and students across the full lifecycle of research and scholarship, offering dynamic services, workshops, spaces, and technologies to enable all forms of research, discovery, and learning. The department collaborates with faculty and students on research skills and techniques; critical information and data literacies; emerging technologies for research; research data management; and measuring research impact. Research Engagement staff build programs and partnerships that enhance teaching and learning, facilitate research productivity and competitiveness, support interdisciplinary collaboration, and catalyze open research, public scholarship, and engagement.
The College of Engineering, the largest college at NC State, fosters educational innovation through 18 bachelor’s, 21 master’s, and 13 doctoral degrees. The College is responsible for over 30 startup companies and is ninth in the nation in research expenditures. It is home to two NSF Engineering Research Centers and to 24 research centers, institutes and laboratories. Through the Engineering NC’s Future state legislative initiative established in 2021, the College plans to enroll about 4,000 more students in engineering and computer science over the next five years, bringing its student population to around 14,000 and total enrollment at NC State to more than 40,000.
NC State 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, interest and experience would enable them to support the university.
Essential Job Duties:
The Research Librarian for Engineering serves as a liaison to select departments in the College of Engineering and other affinity and interdisciplinary programs. Specific departmental or program liaisonship will be based on candidate disciplinary strengths, experience, knowledge, and departmental needs. The position provides instruction on research skills to students in engineering and engages in ongoing development and implementation of innovative and student-centered pedagogical practices. As a part of the Engineering team, composed of members from both the Research Engagement and Collections & Research Strategy departments, they collaboratively plan and deliver innovative, responsive library services to faculty and students.
This position serves on cross-departmental teams to support interdisciplinary teaching and research initiatives such as information discovery, open education, data literacy, entrepreneurship, open research, research impact, public science, research data management, or data visualization. They collaborate with Collections & Research Strategy librarians and other key library partners on collection development and service assessment. 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 contribute to departmental projects and teams; work with colleagues to offer student engagement activities to promote community-building and wellness at the library; 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. This position reports to the Lead Librarian for Engineering and Sciences.
This position is based in North Carolina. This position is eligible for flexible hours with a hybrid work environment. This position will require frequent onsite work.
Other Responsibilities:
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and Experience:
ALA-accredited MLS, MIS, or equivalent advanced degree
Other Required Qualifications:
Applicants are encouraged to think broadly about and communicate how their skills and experiences transfer to the qualifications below in ways that may not be obvious, including how non-library-specific skills and experiences speak to the position qualifications and needs. We strongly encourage individuals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences to apply for this position, including those new to the profession.
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.
Required License(s) or Certification(s):
N/A
Valid NC Driver’s License required:
No
Commercial Driver’s License required:
No
Job Open Date:
04/17/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please complete the required application and attach a cover letter, resume, and contact information for four (4) current professional references.
Position Number:
00109951
Position Type:
Non-Tenure-Track Faculty
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week):
1.0
Appointment:
12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation – Adverse Weather:
Non Mandatory – Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation – Emergency Events:
Non Mandatory – Emergency Event
Is this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies?:
No
Department ID:
250101 – NCSU Libraries
AA/EEO:
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or [email protected].
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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