NC LIVE PROMOTIONS AND OUTREACH LIBRARIAN

NC LIVE PROMOTIONS AND OUTREACH LIBRARIAN

Vacancy Announcement


NC LIVE is seeking candidates with a passion for helping people find,
use, and create information that improves the communities and lives of
North Carolinians. We need your enthusiasm, ideas, and your unique
skills so that we can expand the digital possibilities of the state’s
academic and public libraries. If you are looking to join an
organization with a track record of success and that will leverage your
ideas and energy to help build the next generation of libraries in North
Carolina, come join us at NC LIVE.


Responsibilities
The Promotions and Outreach Librarian will be part of an eight-person
team of librarians and information technology professionals focused on
raising the bar of digital library services across the entire spectrum
of libraries in North Carolina. The successful candidate will:

• Conduct market research and develop and implement an annual marketing
and promotions plan;
• Develop and manage NC LIVE branding and media strategy program;
• Support organizational and member library marketing and promotional
efforts;
• Write and place news releases, feature stories, press kits, tip sheets
and public service announcements about NC LIVE events, activities and
accomplishments;
• Coordinate the development and implementation of effective public
information materials, including publicity for NC LIVE products and
services, events, and collaborations;
• Develop marketing communications and public information content for
the NC LIVE and member library websites;
• Establish, develop, and nurture partnerships with individuals, groups,
library support agencies, and organizations and businesses across the
state for the benefit of NC LIVE and its member institutions;
• Work with community groups on joint library/community projects and
activities;
• Direct and oversee production of statewide advertising and promotional
programs and activities for NC LIVE services and special events;
• Manage member library relations as a liaison and advocate on their
behalf to build relationships with content and service providers and
other partners;
• Track and identify trends in use and behavior to build training and
awareness initiatives;
• Facilitate NC LIVE advisory committees in order to better understand
organizational challenges and opportunities, and implement solutions
that work for NC LIVE and individual member libraries;
• Support ongoing NC LIVE activities through interaction with and
outreach to NC LIVE’s communities of interest.



Qualifications
Required:
• ALA-accredited MLS, or equivalent advanced degree in Information
Science or related field.
• Education and/or experience in journalism, marketing, communications,
public relations or closely related field;
• Demonstrated ability to effectively listen, speak, write, and
communicate with colleagues and customers in ways that build confidence
and satisfaction with individual and organizational performance;
• Relevant customer service experience in a library, educational
institution, or other knowledge-based company;
• Willingness to travel to enable interaction with member libraries and
their users, as well as engage with people and organizations with
similar goals and objectives.


Preferred:
• Undergraduate degree in journalism, marketing, communications, public
relations or closely related field;
• Experience working in an academic or public library;
• Education and/or experience working with web-based library reference
sources and digital collections;
• Experience in nonprofit development and fundraising activities;
• Demonstrated ability to be an effective trainer or presenter;

Overview of NC LIVE
NC LIVE is a statewide collaborative venture among the nearly 200 public
and academic libraries in North Carolina. Making up its ranks are the
University of North Carolina System, North Carolina Community College
System, the public libraries of North Carolina serving all 100 counties,
and North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities. NC LIVE
provides the people of North with equal access to online library and
information solutions that support their education, enhance statewide
economic development, and increase their quality of life. The NC LIVE
offices are located on the campus of the host institution, North
Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina. More information
about NC LIVE can be found at: http://www.nclive.org/about.phtml.


Salary and Benefits
Salary is very competitive, commensurate with education and experience.
Position is non-tenure track faculty at the rank of Librarian. Benefits
include: 24 days vacation, 12 days sick leave; State of NC comprehensive
major medical insurance, and state, TIAA/CREF, or other retirement
options. Additional and optional dental, life, disability, deferred
compensation, and legal plans are offered. Tuition waiver program for
all campuses of The University of North Carolina is available. More
benefits information is available at http://www7.acs.ncsu.edu/hr/benefits/.

Application process and schedule
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and will be accepted until a
suitable candidate is identified. Candidates are encouraged to apply as
soon as possible to receive full consideration. The nomination committee
may invite candidates for confidential, pre-interview screenings.
Applicants must apply through the NC State University online employment
website at https://jobs.ncsu.edu/. Search by position number C-60-0841,
complete application, and attach cover letter, résumé, and the names,
addresses, and telephone numbers of four current, professional references.

AA/EEO In addition, NC State welcomes all persons without regard to
sexual orientation.
Final candidates for employment are subject to criminal & sex offender
background checks. A previous criminal conviction does not automatically
disqualify an applicant from consideration for employment. However,
failure to provide complete & accurate information will be considered
"falsification" and applicants will be removed from consideration.


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Tim Rogers

Executive Director
NC LIVE
http://www.nclive.org

E: tim@nclive.org NC LIVE
T: 919-513-7823 NCSU Libraries
F: 919-513-2588 Campus Box 7111
C: 919-946-1674 Raleigh, NC 27695-7111






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