Instructional Services Reference Librarian

Established in 1887 as a school for the education of American Indians, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke serves a distinctly diverse student body and encourages inclusion and appreciation of the values of all people. Located in the heart of Pembroke, N.C., UNCP boasts an enrollment of 8,200 in 41 undergraduate and 18 graduate programs and offers a personalized learning environment where faculty and staff are dedicated to engaged scholarship, high academic standards, creative activity and public service. Spread over 281 acres, the campus offers a sense of community and belonging-–a place where faculty and staff feel supported, take pride in the university’s mission, and are devoted to excellence in teaching, learning and research, and to developing leaders who make a difference in their communities.

Develop online learning materials for the library with an understanding of learning management systems, Open Education Resources initiatives, LibGuides, digital repositories, and innovative digital tools.

Coordinate the online reference services and keep current with student communication through emerging technologies.

Provides reference services face-to-face in a lead reference role.

Design Instructional Resource modules, tutorials, and interactive content for library instruction and course offerings.

Teach undergraduate LIB1000 and graduate level LIB 5000 classes using the Association of College and Research Libraries Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education.

Assess reference services, and activities within the scope of online learning by writing reports, and data analysis.

Represent the library department as a campus leader collaborating in methods of retention through orientations, admissions events, student programming of first year, transfers, and graduate students.

Maintain active research and learning criteria for faculty rank and promotion.

This position is designated as Mandatory Personnel. Mandatory Employees: Employees whose presence has been determined to be mandatory to University operations during certain types of adverse weather or emergency events.

Minimum Training and Experience:  ALA Accredited Master’s Degree.

Management Preferences: 

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable).

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.