Job Description
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 , , and .
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
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