Greetings Colleagues, I trust you're well today. Forward this opportunity widely among your colleagues. Respectfully, Sandra NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY Position: Reference Librarian EPA Designation: Division: Academic Affairs Department: James E. Shepard Memorial Library Position Number: 11153 Salary Range: $40,000 - $45,000 Position Date: 12/22/11 Closing Date: 1/21/11 The James E. Shepard Memorial Library is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Reference Librarian. This is a twelve month non-tenure track position. Duties & Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Head of Reference, the Reference Librarian is responsible for providing reference assistance and library instruction to the students, faculty, and staff. Develops and maintains assigned library collections and serves as liaison to assigned subject areas. Serving as a liaison includes assisting with collection development (both selection and weeding), creating and maintaining both print and electronic subject specific research guides and tutorials, and providing subject specific library instruction. As a part of the Reference Department the Reference Librarian will be responsible for working the Reference Desk as assigned. The Reference Librarian is expected to work weekends as scheduled and nights as needed. This person is also responsible for collaborating with other staff members as needed to complete various projects and assignments. The Reference Librarian may also be responsible for assisting with supervising the work of student assistants and performing other duties as assigned. Qualifications & Experience: The successful candidate must have a Master’s degree in library science, from an ALA – accredited program; demonstrated skills in technology, reference and library instruction. Two years minimum experience in professional library services. The ability to work both independently and collegially in a demanding and rapidly changing environment and a strong commitment to public service is required. A strong commitment to quality customer service is required. The applicant must also have excellent oral and written communication skills. How to Apply: Interested candidates must submit a letter of application, a resume and names, addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references to the contact person. We accept applications Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Contact information: Theodosia T. Shields, Ph. D. James E. Shepard Memorial Library North Carolina Central University 180l Fayetteville Street Durham, North Carolina 27707 tshields@nccu.edu North Carolina Central University, an EEO/AA employer, complies with the immigration reform and control act of 1986. All new employees must provide original documents verifying identity and employability within the first three (3) days of employment with the University. Accommodations for applications who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act or section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, are available upon request. SANDRA M. PHOENIX Program Director HBCU Library Alliance sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org> www.hbculibraries.org<http://www.hbculibraries.org/> 404.592.4820 Skype:sandra.phoenix1 1438 West Peachtree Street NW Suite 200 Atlanta, GA 30309 Toll Free: 1.800.999.8558 (Lyrasis) Fax: 404.892.7879 www.lyrasis.org<http://www.lyrasis.org/> Honor the ancestors, honor the children.