"Special Collections and Archives Librarian - 1330"

The Special Collections and Archives Librarian role will focus on the management and preservation of the university’s Special Collections and University Archives, while also driving financial and material support. The librarian will administer digital collections and library systems and ensure the proper housing, preservation, and handling of all physical materials. This position works closely with technical services on collection development, rare book cataloging, and digitization. The librarian will participate in donor relationship building and work with advancement to secure resources, and will also research, write, and submit grants to support the department. Core duties include providing research assistance to patrons, supervising staff, teaching instruction sessions and LIB 1000, and maintaining collection use statistics and reporting.

This position is Mandatory Personnel. Employees whose presence has been determined to be mandatory to University operations during certain types of adverse weather or emergency events.

Minimum Training and Experience Requirements: ALA-accredited Master’s Degree.

Management Preferences: Academic library experience working in archives or special collections is required. Experience with grant writing, outreach, college level teaching, reference, fundraising, and staff supervision is preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants: 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) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.