Outreach Librarian

 
This is a reposted vacancy announcement. Previous applicants MUST REAPPLY in order to be considered.

• Planning, developing, and conducting outreach activities, training, and public educational programs for varied audiences ranging from K-12 students to state employees to retirees who are lifelong learners. 
• Leading the library’s cross-functional Outreach Team, responsible for identifying best outreach strategies for targeted audiences, setting annual program goals and activities, and evaluating program outcomes/impact.
• Coordinating staff outreach activities for specific GHL programs, services, and products. Working with Digital Engagement Librarian and the SLNC communications team on marketing of programs and products to ensure quality control and consistency in messaging, branding, and presentation. 
• Coordinating with the Digital Engagement Librarian and the SLNC communications team to create print and online informational, promotional, and outreach materials and videos for general and targeted audiences. Coordinating staff content for press releases, library social media accounts, and blogs.
• Coordinating with the Education & Instruction Librarian to manage GHL’s educational programs and training activities, internally with/for GHL staff and externally with/for other DCR entities, state agencies, K-12 institutions, and other libraries and genealogical and historical research organizations. 
• Participating in the library’s reference and research service desk rotation weekly and on occasional Saturdays.

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. 
 
Qualified candidates must have or be able to:

• Demonstrated knowledge of library outreach practices, including establishing a collaborative relationship with library users.
• Demonstrated experience developing instruction and/or training, including workshops, webinars, educational programs, and/or presentations for internal and/or external audiences.
• Demonstrated experience with project planning from inception to completion, including organization, stakeholder communication, and/or time management.
• Demonstrated experience providing reference and/or research assistance in an academic, public, or special library.
• Demonstrated knowledge of research methodologies and/or best practices for conducting reference interviews. 

• Demonstrated professional public speaking and/or presentation skills. 
• Demonstrated experience developing programming/events in response to the needs of a diverse population. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of library training/instructional trends, principles, and methodologies. 
• Demonstrated experience identifying potential funding sources to support library outreach and educational programs, and writing proposals for projects and activities that qualify for state or federal grants.
• Demonstrated experience supporting researchers in one of the following disciplines: North Carolina history, government, or family history. 
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated knowledge of North Carolina state government structure and organization. 
• Demonstrated ability to apply intellectual property rights and federal copyright law with regards to the Collection.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.   

Master's degree in library and information science or a related discipline from an appropriately accredited institution

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR)  
Please visit our website at www.ncdcr.gov for more information.       
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The State Library of North Carolina (SLNC) provides exceptional library service and exceptional service to libraries, helping North Carolinians live more abundant and purposeful lives. The State Library enriches the lives of North Carolinians through access to information resources, strengthens communities through exceptional library services, and inspires and supports literacy and lifelong learning for all North Carolinians. The four sections within the State Library of North Carolina include the Administration Section, SLNC Government and Heritage Library, SLNC Accessible Books and Library Services, and SLNC Library Development. The State Library is committed to removing barriers to access and ensuring that collections and services reflect diverse perspectives. For more information visit: Website: statelibrary.ncdcr.gov 
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Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit.  "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.
   
Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
 
Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.
 
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.  Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application.
 
To obtain veterans preference, you must scan and upload a copy of your DD-214 or discharge orders.
 
Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax.  Please call the human resources office for assistance.
 
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.
 
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account.  Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take an average of 6 – 8 weeks.  
 
It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment.   We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).
 
CONTACT INFORMATION: 
N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Division of Human Resources
Angela Jones
109 East Jones Street, Raleigh, NC
Phone: 919-807-7373
employment@dncr.nc.gov
 
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