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Department/Program Overview:
Located near the center of west campus, F. D.
Bluford is the intellectual heart of the
university providing a place for interaction,
collaboration, study and reflection. In
addition to a 24-hour 5-day a week schedule,
users have access to services such as group and
individualized library instruction, virtual
reference, document delivery and electronic
course reserves. The facility offers wireless
access throughout the four levels, study rooms
to encourage group collaboration and access to
laptop and desktop computers. The library
maintains a balanced collection of print and
non-print materials with an ever growing
collection of electronic databases, e-journals
and e-books.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
The Head of Reference and Information Literacy,
under the direction of the Head of Public
Services, is responsible for the administration
and supervision of the reference and information
literacy program, including general reference
service, development of the reference collection
in all formats, staff development, coordinating
virtual reference services, planning for the
future structure of reference services, and
staffing of the reference department. The
position requires an innovative and user
oriented leader who will actively participate in
the above activities as well as supervise,
evaluate and coordinate five (5) or more
full-time librarians with faculty status, one
(1) SPA librarian, and student assistants. Will
also serve as subject area bibliographer and
library liaison with one (1) or more academic
department(s). Night and weekend work required.
Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Library or Information
Science from an ALA approved program; a minimum
of five (5) years of recent experience in a
medium to large academic library with two (2)
years of supervisory experience. Demonstrated
successful professional experience in public
services and increasingly responsible management
experience including supervision of professional
staff. Demonstrated leadership and management
skills and excellent communication and
interpersonal skills; evidence of commitment to
professional growth; ability to work collegially
in small group and team environments; strong
customer service orientation; and extensive
experience in print and electronic reference
sources and services.
Application Procedure:
Interested applicants must submit an
Administrative and Faculty Employment
Application,
letter of application, a complete resume, names
and the addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail
addresses of three (3) current professional
references to:
Mrs. Waltrene Canada, Dean of
Library Services
F. D. Bluford Library
North Carolina A&T State University
1601 E. Market Street
Greensboro, North Carolina 27411
Salary: Commensurate
with education and experience. This is a
twelve-month tenure-track appointment with
faculty rank, state or optional retirement
program, group health and life insurance, and 24
days of annual leave.
Application Deadline: The selection
process begins
May
14th, 2008.
The position will remain open and applications
and nominations accepted until the position is
filled.
Position Available:
July 1, 2008
N.C. A&T COMPLIES WITH THE IMMIGRATION REFORM
AND CONTROL ACT OF 1985. WE HIRE ONLY UNITED
STATES CITIZENS AND LAWFULLY AUTHORIZED Foreign
Nationals. YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PROVIDE
DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYABILITY AND IDENTITY
BASED ON THE LAW.
A criminal conviction check will be required for
any applicant who is selected as a finalist for
a position. A criminal record does not
necessarily eliminate you from employment with
the University. Each conviction will be reviewed
with respect to the offense, circumstances,
seriousness, and the position for which you
apply.
North Carolina A&T
State University is a land-grant
doctoral/research intensive institution and AA/EEO
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