Public Services Lecturer Librarian, Special Collections Research Center Position Available In Watauga, North Carolina

Public Services Lecturer Librarian, Special Collections Research Center
Appalachian State University
in Boone, NC

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Full-Time

Salary:

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Posted:

04/15/2025

Application Due:

05/15/2025

Category:

Library and Information Science Public Services Lecturer Librarian, Special Collections Research Center Tenure Status:

Non-Tenure Track

Department:

Library-Special Collections – 275010 Minimum Qualifications
ALA-accredited master’s degree or equivalent advanced degree Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)
Demonstrated experience working with archives or special collections;
Demonstrated experience in public services in a library or archives setting;
Demonstrated experience with providing research consultations and reference assistance on manuscripts, archives, and rare books;
Demonstrated experience teaching with archival and special collections materials.
License/Certification Required Description of the Department or Unit
Appalachian State University Libraries are essential teaching and research partners, inspiring and guiding all who pursue knowledge. The University Libraries welcome nearly 800,000 visitors every year. We connect with the students, faculty, and staff of Appalachian State University as well as community members, researchers from all over the world, and K-12 school teachers. A large and vibrant organization composed of 35 faculty and 50 staff, the Libraries are a partner in the campus learning community, providing curated collections, a curriculum focused on information literacy and research methods, and engaging spaces and services centered around new media and technology, digital scholarship, and community engagement.
We encourage candidates to explore information about the Libraries, the University, and the surrounding area through http://www.appstate.edu, https://library.appstate.edu/about, and https://hr.appstate.edu/hr-services/employment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Research Assistance and Public Services
Oversee the operations of Public Services in the Special Collections Research Center (SCRC), including developing and documenting policies and procedures for the use and security of the collections, with a focus on manuscripts, archives, and rare books, in consultation with the coordinator
Provide research consultations and reference assistance about the SCRC manuscripts, archives, and rare books for the Appalachian State University community and the wider research community
Staff the SCRC public services desk as needed
Monitor research and instruction needs to identify areas to strengthen collections
Measure and analyze the use of services and collections through statistics, user surveys, and/or other appropriate methods and data
Create and edit content for SCRC webpages
Instruction
Participate in the University Libraries’ instruction and information literacy program and collaborate with SCRC curators on instructional efforts for the SCRC with a focus on manuscripts, rare books, archives. Instruction includes teaching class sessions, consultations, orientations tours, and workshops
Develop and maintain library research guides and digital tools related to the collections of the SCRC
Liaison Areas and Outreach
Develop and engage in outreach activities for the SCRC, including creating physical and digital content, exhibits, and related projects, developing and hosting events related to the collections, creating instructional and promotional materials
Collaborate with team members to development, implement, and maintain a research fellowship program to serve scholarly and student researchers
Other
Stay current on trends and developments in the archives and rare book professions, especially special collections’ public services, instruction, and outreach, as well as research practices and trends among students and scholars
Other duties as assigned

Proposed Date of Hire:

06/02/2025

Suggested Salary Range:

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Closing Date:

5/15/2025

Open Until Filled:

No

Evaluation of Applications Begins:

04/29/2025 To apply, visit https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/50510 Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation. jeid-898c58a479affe44b65fef81e59e8b14
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