Network Bulletin No:07-17
Date: March 30, 2007
Subject: Staff, network
Index term: Vacancy--North Carolina
NLS has been asked to publicize an extension of the Librarian II position (Outreach and
Volunteer Services Librarian) at the North Carolina Library for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped. The vacancy announcement is attached.
For more information contact:
Carolyn Hoover Sung
Chief, Network Division
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Outreach and Volunteer Services Librarian
Position: Librarian II
Vacancy Number: 4804-0400-0004-005
Salary Grade: 69
Salary Range: $34,216 - $55,116
Department: Department of Cultural Resources
Division: State Library
Type of Appointment: Permanent Full-time
Location: Raleigh
Posting Date: 03/21/07
Closing Date: 4/12/07
Number of Positions: 1
__Description of Work__
Outreach and volunteer services librarian for statewide library services provided by the Library for
the Blind & Physically Handicapped (LBPH) to over 12,000 North Carolina residents. Develop
and implement a coordinated state-wide program of outreach to increase awareness and understanding
of LBPH programs, services, and collections to groups and organizations who work with current
and potential users of LBPH services. Develop and lead the LBPH Volunteer Program (1.5 FTE
and approximately 75 active volunteers). Recruit volunteers interested in recording books and
magazines of state and regional interest in the new digital recording studios at the LBPH and
other associated activities. Serve as liaison to the Friends of the North Carolina Library for the Blind and
Physically Handicapped. Coordinate preparation of quarterly newsletter to all 12,000 users and
semiannual newsletter sent to all volunteers, and other information publications.
Important note about schedule: Travel and some evening and weekend work will be required for
outreach effort. For internal purposes, meets ESC requirement as of 3/14/07.
__Knowledge, Skills and Abilities__
Considerable knowledge of principles and techniques of planning, implementing and evaluating
library services and programs. Knowledge of professional library science trends, issues, and best
practices in the areas of outreach and marketing to targeted audiences. Skills in communicating
effectively with a variety of people in writing, verbally, and through public presentations. Ability to plan,
coordinate and implement a statewide program of library outreach and volunteer services. Ability
to assert leadership in statewide issues relating to library and information services for North Carolinians
who cannot read standard print due to a visual or physical disability. Ability to develop partnerships and
alliances with agencies and organizations serving persons with visual and physical disabilities. Ability to
effectively network and collaborate with other librarians and work cooperatively in a
team-oriented environment. Prefer library experience in program management, outreach activities, and volunteer
services.
__Training and Experience Requirements__
A master's degree in library science, or graduation from a four-year college or university
supplemented by 30 semester hours in library science and one year of experience as a librarian, or
an equivalent combination of training and experience. Prefer additional directly related education, training, and
experience as specified in the description of work and knowledge, skills, and abilities sections
above. Interviewing supervisor is Francine Martin.
__How to Apply:__
All applicants must complete and submit a separate state application form (PD-107) for
employment for each position for which an applicant wants to be considered. Include the vacancy
number on each application submitted. "Resumes" in lieu of state application are not acceptable. To obtain an
application form, access http://www.osp.state.nc.us/jobs/applications.htm via the Internet.
All original, signed, and dated applications for employment MUST be received and date/time
stamped in the Cultural Resources Human Resources Office by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date and
addressed as shown below. Timely delivery is the applicant's responsibility. Provide complete information
in the Education and Work History sections of the application. E-mailed applications for
employment are not accepted.
Send all applications for employment directly to the North Carolina Department of Cultural
Resources, Human Resources Office address as shown below:
Delivered by US Postal Service:
Human Resources Office
N.C. Department of Cultural Resources
4603 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-4603
Phone: 919-807-7373
Delivered by Any Other Means:
Human Resources Office
N.C. Department of Cultural Resources
109 East Jones Street
Raleigh, NC 27601-2807
Phone: 919-807-7373
Applications mailed by the applicant through the U.S. Postal Service are routed through the State
Mail Service Center. If the application for employment for this position is not received and
date/time stamped in the DCR Human Resources Office from the State Mail Service Center by 5:00 p.m. on
the closing date (as shown in the vacancy announcement), the application shall not be considered
unless the position is re-posted.
As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, the Department of Cultural Resources encourages
applications from women, members of minority groups, and persons with disabilities.
The Department of Cultural Resources adheres to the merit-based recruitment and selection
process.
Educational degrees must be received from and awarded by appropriately accredited institutions.
Applicants who have obtained their education outside of the U.S. and its territories must present
proof that their academic degree has been validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a
regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.
Contact Person: Human Resources Office
Contact Agency: Cultural Resources
Contact Address: 4603 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-4603
The vacancy system is provided by the Office of State Personnel. Individual vacancy information
is provided by each agency/university
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