Librarian - Reference

Librarian
- Reference

Librarian
- Reference

001536

No

1

Library Services

0401897

Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)

Professional

Commensurate with Education and Experience

Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)

The mission of the Charles Waddell Chesnutt Library is to support the University in its educational, research, and cultural endeavors through careful selection, acquisition, organization, and interpretation of information resources. In addition, the Chesnutt Library assumes its unique role as a significant cultural resource for the community and the region at large.

Perform general and in-depth reference and research consultations, which include face-to-face, small groups, telephone, and email to the University Community and academic departments, as well as outside the campus community. Provide an engaging, approachable, and service-oriented experience to library patrons at the public services desk. Establish and maintain regular outreach and communications. Keeps faculty and students informed about the new resources available in the library collection, helps patrons build their technology proficiency, and participates in the library collection development and instructions.

Provides programming that promotes students' acquisition of library research and information literacy skills and faculty integration of information literacy instruction into their courses. Plans and develops the Library's holistic co-curricular learning experiences and outreach programs. Plans and develops assessment for the the Library's holistic co-curricular learning experiences and outreach programs. Plans and develops library displays in coordination with library outreach, programs and events Contribute to the Library's ongoing efforts to develop inclusive collections and services that support equitable access for a diverse FSU community.

Develops library outreach materials to build and foster relationships to promote library services. Serves on library and University committees; participates in professional development activities. Perform other duties as assigned. The work schedule may include evenings and weekends.

• Reference experience in an academic library.
• Knowledge of emerging trends in academic libraries.
• Familiarity with academic research resources and tools.
• Experience with outreach and programming.

Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase "see resume." Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.

Yes

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.

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), academic verification and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.