Information Literacy Librarian

Brief Summary of Work for this Position

UNCW Library at the University of North Carolina Wilmington seeks an Information Literacy Librarian to promote information literacy knowledge and skills by developing information literacy instructional materials; engaging with faculty, staff, and students in First Year Seminar, Transfer Seminar, English Composition and the Honors College; and providing training on information literacy concepts to library and UNCW faculty and staff. This is an 11-month (July-May) non-tenure fixed-term faculty position reporting to the Associate Director of Academic & Research Engagement. Final salary for the selected candidate will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and preparation for success in the position.

The Information Literacy Librarian is part of the UNCW Library’s Academic & Research Engagement (ARE) division, which collaborates with faculty, staff, and students in UNCW academic units to provide information literacy instruction, assist with research, develop the library collection, provide consultative services supporting research and scholarly communication, and partner on programming, in alignment with the information and research needs of campus stakeholders. Library faculty in this division proactively engage with campus constituents to promote the use of library services, facilities, materials, and expertise.

Applicants are encouraged to think broadly about and communicate how their skills and experiences transfer to the qualifications in ways that may not be obvious. For answers to frequently asked questions about employment at the UNCW Library, please see the FAQ for Prospective Employees .

Upon initial appointment, this position will :

• Act as liaison to University College, English Composition, and the Honors College
• Develop and assist in delivering and assessing information literacy instruction for the core curriculum (First Year Seminar, Transfer Seminar, and English Composition)

Collaborate with the Director of University Studies, the University Studies Advisory Committee, and liaison librarians to align recommended information literacy concepts with practices at UNCW

Library faculty in the ARE division generally have the following responsibilities :

As a library faculty member, this position will :

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

ALA-accredited master’s degree in library and information sciences

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Required Certifications or Licensure Primary Function of Organizational Unit Academic Affairs is the central division for implementing the academic mission of the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Through effective academic policies, practices, and programs, it provides leadership for excellence in teaching, scholarship, and creative work as well as service to local, regional, and global communities.

The UNCW Library supports the University’s mission through the provision of information resources, services, and programs relevant to the needs of its students, faculty, and staff. It also serves as a rich cultural resource for the surrounding community and the region. To accomplish this mission, the library provides (1) diverse collections of informational resources in multiple formats and specialized technologies to enable the creation of new knowledge; (2) efficient access to those informational resources and technologies; (3) assistance and instruction in identifying, evaluating, and interpreting information; (4) a safe and comfortable facility which stimulates intellectual curiosity and reflective thinking; and (5) programs that connect scholars and interested individuals with information and expertise to inspire lifelong learning.The library faculty in the Academic and Research Engagement (ARE) division of the UNCW Library collaborate with faculty, instructors, staff, and students in UNCW academic units to ensure that all stakeholders are engaged with the library at a level that supports their academic, research, and scholarly success. ARE librarians support the information and research needs of faculty, staff, and students through one-on-one consultations, assist in managing the library collection in areas of focus, and partner with stakeholders on programming. Librarians in this division also plan, deliver, and assess information literacy instruction in consultation with faculty and instructors and play a key role in educating faculty and instructors on the information literacy needs of their students. Library faculty in this division proactively engage with constituents to promote the use of library services, facilities, and materials. ARE librarians contribute to the library’s Scholarly Research Services by providing guidance and support to UNCW faculty and graduate students who are conducting and disseminating research, scholarship, and creative works, with an emphasis on those using emerging technologies and techniques.