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Department/Program Overview:
Located near the center of west campus, F. D.
Bluford Library 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:
nder the direction of the Systems Librarian, the
Electronic Resources Librarian will maintain,
update, and ensure access to electronic
databases, e-journals, and e-books using an
e-resource knowledgebase and an electronic
resource management system; troubleshoot access
and content-related issues; and compile usage
statistics used for various reporting and
collection development decisions.
Responsibilities also include assisting in
troubleshooting hardware and software of public
and staff computers, library instruction,
collection development, and participation in the
night/weekend reference desk schedule.
Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Library or Information
Science from an ALA-approved program;
familiarity with practices and trends using
electronic resources and emerging technologies;
excellent written, verbal, analytical and
problem solving skills; strong service
orientation and the ability to work
independently and cooperatively in a collegial
environment. Preferred: Experience in an
academic library and using automated library
systems, preferably Innovative Interfaces.
Application Procedure:
Interested applicants must submit an
Administrative and Faculty Employment
Application; a
current resume, letter of application, names,
addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of
three (3) current professional references to:
Ms. Doris Mitchell, Interim
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 training 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: Selection
of candidates may begin August 17, 2009.
Applications accepted until the position is
filled.
Position Available:
October
1, 2009
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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