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The J. Murrey Atkins Library at UNC Charlotte is seeking a Head of Research Services to provide leadership, innovation, and strategic vision to its Research Services sub-unit. The Head of Research Services will lead a team of subject librarians to ensure high quality research services, instruction, and programming are provided to the UNC Charlotte community. Reporting to the Associate Dean for Public Services, the Head of Research Services will work collaboratively with departmental, library, and university colleagues.

Library faculty participate in scholarly research, creative endeavors, and professional activities to serve the Library, the University, and the information professions. Library faculty are strongly encouraged to pursue external funding for library-related initiatives.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a rapidly growing research-intensive University offering over 30,000 students a variety of undergraduate, masters, and doctoral programs in seven academic colleges. 

UNC Charlotte’s Atkins Library is a comprehensive research library with over 746,583 book volumes, 1,489,073 ebook titles, over 460 databases, approximately 212,688 serial titles and an annual budget of over $10 million. UNC Charlotte is located in the largest city in North Carolina, a beautiful southern city of 900,000 with over 1.5 million in the greater metropolitan area, in one of the fastest growing regions in the country. Located on a 1,000-acre wooded campus, the University is accessible to the city’s performing arts and cultural and sports events and to recreational lakes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership and sets priorities and goals for Research Services in alignment with the Library’s and University’s missions and strategic plans. Encourages the exploration and adoption of innovative approaches to research, and outreach to students, faculty and staff. Regularly assesses and evaluates services and resources.
• Develops and implements research support services that align with the Library’s and University’s strategic priorities in coordination with library and campus stakeholders.
• Manages all operations of Research Services: hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates Research Services employees (9 faculty and 1 staff).
• Establishes, communicates, and manages policies and procedures in consultation with Research Services’s faculty, staff, and other constituents.
• Mentors faculty librarians and professional staff. Encourages subject librarians and staff to experiment and take risks, to try new approaches, and to share experiences and materials.
• Oversees training, scheduling, and delivery of in-person and virtual reference and research services in cooperation with other library public services.
• With the Head of Instruction and Curriculum Engagement, collaborates in the design, implementation, and assessment of pedagogically-strong, curriculum-integrated library instruction.
• Leads a proactive subject librarian program to connect expertise with needs and opportunities. Coordinates and supervises subject librarians’ collection development responsibilities.
• Represents the values and priorities of Research Services as it engages in library-wide projects and discussions.; Advocates for the needs of Research Services and supports subject librarians in advocating for faculty and student patrons of the library.
• Facilitates and partners with subject librarians in outreach to departments, programs, offices, and groups on campus and in the community. Leads the relationship of RS to library communications and marketing.
• Teaches library research instruction sessions to undergraduates and graduate students in assigned programs and subject areas.

Minimum Education/Experience Requirements

• The minimum academic credential required for applicants for faculty positions in Atkins Library is completion of a master’s degree in the field of library and information science from a program accredited by the American Library Association by time of application.
• Graduation with a master's degree in a specialized area directly relevant to the position description may be an acceptable substitute in certain situations if approved by the Dean. A second masters in another discipline or an earned doctorate is highly desirable.

Preferred Education, Skills and Training Experience:

• At least five years of progressively more responsible professional experience providing research, instruction, and subject librarian/liaison services.
• Evidence of strong supervisory, team management, or leadership skills in an academic library.
• Evidence of a commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and community.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills, and a strong commitment to public service.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating within and outside the library to create an environment supportive of interdisciplinary research and discovery.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as well as independently; ability to act with transparency and collegiality to foster an environment of mutual respect.
• Experience supervising librarians and/or professional staff in an academic library.
• Experience with collection management.
• Knowledge of the research needs of students and faculty at a Doctoral Intensive Institution.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and experience in planning, implementing, and assessing significant library initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience identifying and implementing new technologies and approaches in library services, learning, and research.
• Evidence of intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and reflective practice.
• Ability and interest in conducting research and participating in service activities.

To apply: 

ONLY ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED: https://jobs.uncc.edu/ (Search Faculty Vacancies - Position # 008664) or use direct link https://jobs.charlotte.edu/postings/45774. 

The following Application Materials must be attached to your electronic submission: 

• Cover letter
• Resume/CV
• Names (including titles and company/institutions), addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 professional references. The Search Committee will not contact references before verifying permission with the candidate.
• Diversity Statement – Please include a written statement of 250 words or less on your skills, experience, and/or willingness to engage in activities that will advance UNC Charlotte’s diversity plan with a concentration on research services for the campus and Charlotte community. Applicants should attach their written statement in the “Applicant Documents” section of the application.

The review of applications will begin November 14th, 2022. Anticipated start date is March 1, 2023. Appointment requires successful completion of background check. 

J. Murrey Atkins Library is committed to cultivating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and differences are valued and respected. We embrace and support the spectrum of human and social identities and strive to create and maintain equity for all employees and users.

For additional information about The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, please visit our Web site: http://www.charlotte.edu. 

For further details about Atkins Library, please consult our web site: http://library.charlotte.edu

The J. Murrey Atkins Library at UNC Charlotte is seeking an Instruction & Information Literacy Librarian to provide research support to students and faculty to help them achieve their academic and professional goals. The Instruction & Information Literacy Librarian will design and teach instructional sessions, create online research guides, and assist with collection development for assigned academic programs, including Writing, Rhetoric, & Digital Studies (WRDS).

The Instruction & Information Literacy Librarian will teach classes and provide consultations for students, faculty, and staff on the EndNote reference management software package.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a rapidly growing research intensive University offering over 28,500 students a variety of undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs in seven academic colleges. UNC Charlotte’s Atkins Library is a comprehensive research library with over 1.9 million printed books, 930,000 e-books, over 400 databases, approximately 75,000 journals and an annual budget of over $10 million.

UNC Charlotte is located in the largest city in North Carolina, a beautiful southern city of 775,202 with over 1.5 million in the greater metropolitan area, in one of the fastest growing regions in the country. Located on a 1,000 acre wooded campus, the University is accessible to the city's performing arts and cultural and sports events and to recreational lakes.

Essential Duties:

• Teach research and information literacy instruction sessions for First Year Writing and other introductory courses. 
• Provide research assistance to students, faculty, staff, and community patrons at the desk and via chat, email, and phone. 
• Serve as liaison to assigned academic departments as needed to provide instruction, research, and collection support. 
• Provide workshops and training on relevant research tools and topics, including EndNote and other reference management software.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and contribute to initiatives related to information literacy in higher education. 
• Actively engage in outreach to relevant academic programs, campus partners, and external groups to promote instructional services in the library. 
• Develop appropriate instructional and informational resources to support in-person and online learning. 
• Offer in-class and individual patent and trademark instruction and searching assistance as needed to the university community and the general public. 
• Engage in professional service and scholarly contributions; participate in committees and faculty governance in the library and on campus. 
• Communicate effectively and positively with diverse groups of individuals. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education/Experience Requirements

• The minimum academic credential required for applicants for faculty positions in Atkins Library is completion of a master’s degree in the field of library and information science from a program accredited by the American Library Association by time of employment.
• Graduation with a master's degree in a specialized area directly relevant to the position description may be an acceptable substitute in certain situations if approved by the Dean. A second masters in another discipline or an earned doctorate is highly desirable.

Preferred Education, Skills and Training Experience:

• Two or more years of instruction or liaison experience in an academic research library. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of current and emerging trends in library instruction. 
• Knowledge of the structure and use of information resources in assigned areas. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
• Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently. 
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and to create an environment of mutual respect. 
• Knowledge of relevant professional and technological issues in assigned areas. 
• Ability to work effectively in an organization in which change is both necessary and constant. 
• Demonstrated commitment to exceptional public service. 
• Intellectual curiosity and adaptability.

To apply: 

ONLY ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED: https://jobs.uncc.edu/ (Search Faculty Vacancies - Position # 008621) or use direct link https://jobs.charlotte.edu/postings/46081. 

The following Application Materials must be attached to your electronic submission: 

• Cover letter
• Resume/CV
• Names (including titles and company/institutions), addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 professional references. The Search Committee will not contact references before verifying permission with the candidate.
• Diversity Statement – Please include a written statement of 250 words or less about your skills, experience, and/or willingness to engage in activities that will advance UNC Charlotte’s diversity plan with a concentration on research services for the campus and Charlotte community. Applicants should attach their written statement in the “Applicant Documents” section of the application.

The review of applications will begin November 28, 2022. Anticipated start date is April 3, 2023. Appointment requires successful completion of background check. 

J. Murrey Atkins Library supports and affirms diversity, inclusion, and multiculturalism. Through our collections, services, policies, and programs, we strive to support these values, and we encourage applications from professionals who can help us achieve this goal. AA/EOE 

For additional information about The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, please visit our website: https://www.charlotte.edu.

For further details about Atkins Library, please consult our website: https://library.charlotte.edu