Agency

Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division

State Library

Job Classification Title

Librarian II (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC12

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state including 27 historic sites seven history museums two art museums five science museums four aquariums 35 state parks four recreation areas dozens of state trails and natural areas the North Carolina Zoo the State Library the State Archives the N.C. Arts Council the African American Heritage Commission the American Indian Heritage Commission the State Historic Preservation Office the Office of State Archaeology the Highway Historical Markers program the N.C. Land and Water Fund and the Natural Heritage Program. The Departments vision is to be the leader in using the states natural and cultural resources to build the social cultural educational and economic future of North Carolina. Everyone is welcome. For more information please visit . We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team!

Description of Work

The State Library of North Carolina is seeking a well-rounded Reference Librarian
to join our team! This position serves as a reference librarian and is responsible for reference services related to North Carolina information legal questions regarding NC statutes government information and state government publications
related to North Carolina information reference for North Carolina culture and history United States history settlement and migration patterns and genealogy. The position also participates in planning developing and delivering presentations programs and tours and serves as a GHL liaison with other North Carolina and national organizationshistorical government and archival organizations. This position has the potential for hybrid work with a minimum of minimum of four days per week onsite.


Key Responsibilities

Provide reference assistance related to North Carolina government information North Carolina history and culture as well as southern history and genealogy engaging directly with the public in person via telephone and virtually via email and Chat responding to informational reader advisory and service requests daily.

Conduct research using library resources and provide instructional assistance in response to reference requests in-person via phone email or chat as appropriate.

Participate in planning and developing instructional and training materials and resource guides.

Provide library tours for various audiences and instructional training to the general public according to GHL programming needs.

Serve as team member on core reference team as well as other assigned GHL teams to represent Reference Services in other capacities in the Library.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $45926-$65906

This position is located at:

109 East Jones Street

Raleigh NC 27635

Minimum Education and Experience

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Masters degree in library and information science

OR

A related discipline from an appropriately accredited institution

AND

Two years of professional librarian experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Division Description

The Government & Heritage Library is a hybrid library that offers in-person and virtual library services and collections. The library focuses on North Carolina history government and family history. Services include reference and instructional services to people of all backgrounds and ages.

The State Library of North Carolina 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. here to learn about employee perks and benefits.

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Supplemental and Contact Information

The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge skills and abilities without regard to race religion color national origin sex pregnancy gender identity or expression sexual orientation age (40 or older) disability National Guard or veteran status genetic information political affiliation or political influence.

We are an Employment First state ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women establish paid parental leave for birth adoption and foster care and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes values respects and supports all members of our work community.

Application Process

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• 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.
• Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. The hiring process may take several weeks.
• Be sure to complete the application in full. Applicants are unable to submit more than one application to an individual posting. Only one application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59:59 PM on the night prior to the closing date.

Degree/College Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit to learn more.

Veterans and National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty along with the state application.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS) along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22 along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) DNCR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment DNCR will ensure that persons with disabilities or known limitations covered by the PWFA are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact the person indicated below.

Employment Eligibility

It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and DNCR 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

109 E. Jones Street Raleigh NC 27601

Phone:

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Devyn Brianna Kirksey

Email: