Liaison Librarian
Greenville, NC
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Posted 2 months ago
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Job Description
The Information and Research Services Liaison Librarian provides proactive, library user-centered education, research, and information services using a variety of methods and technologies. This position will serve as a liaison to one or more departments, colleges, or schools within ECU’s Health Sciences Campus. The initial and primary liaison assignment will be to the College of Nursing and Eastern Area Health Education Center (EAHEC), but may include other assignments as needed. This position works closely with teaching and research faculty to integrate library instruction and research expertise into the curricula and culture of assigned programs. The position develops and maintains instructional materials for faculty and students in distance education and on-campus programs. The position also provides expert search services in a variety of health subject areas and serves the needs of faculty, staff and students within all of the colleges and schools in ECU’s Health Sciences.
The position serves as a member of the Information and Research Services team and provides excellent customer service in client settings and in the library. The position includes regular reference shifts and related tasks assisting library users as needed.
Primary Responsibilities:
Provides expert reference, searching and research assistance, including systematic reviews and other kinds of expert level searches. Serves as a liaison to assigned programs in colleges and schools in ECU’s Health Sciences by building and maintaining strong professional relationships with faculty and students, assessing information needs and responding with appropriate library services and resources, leveraging current technology trends and implementing best practices. Works occasional shifts at the Service Desk including some Saturdays. Provides subject expertise in reviewing and making recommendations for library acquisitions and contributes to the development of library collections and services.
Primary Responsibilities:
Provides expert reference, searching and research assistance, including systematic reviews and other kinds of expert level searches. Serves as a liaison to assigned programs in colleges and schools in ECU’s Health Sciences by building and maintaining strong professional relationships with faculty and students, assessing information needs and responding with appropriate library services and resources, leveraging current technology trends and implementing best practices. Works occasional shifts at the Service Desk including some Saturdays. Provides subject expertise in reviewing and making recommendations for library acquisitions and contributes to the development of library collections and services.
Develops, markets, and delivers instruction sessions on a variety of library and information seeking skills and related topics. This position will assess and maintain awareness of needs in assigned programs. This position creates instructional materials including but not limited to LibGuides, online tutorials, and online classes. Provides tours and library orientation classes as needed. Develops and delivers formal library classes on a variety of related topics as needed. Maintains knowledge and skills related to current technologies and trends in distance education and related fields. Proactively seeks ways to utilize new technologies to improve library skills instruction. Seeks out professional development opportunities as needed.
Provides expert assistance for researchers. Participates in the Laupus Library Systematic Review Service. Counsels and educates users on what constitutes a Systematic Review versus other similar expert level literature searches. Works closely with Research Librarian to assist researchers with a variety of tasks such as but not limited to meeting federal grant requirements, exploring open access publishers, managing research data, research skill development support for undergraduate and graduate students, and faculty scholarship and publishing support.
Participates in the work of the User Services division of Laupus Library and works collegially with Access Services staff.
Participates in Laupus Library committees and projects as assigned.
Participates in scholarly activities and professional service.
Maintains professional demeanor, behavior and ethics.
Performs other duties as assigned.
This position reports to the Associate Director of Laupus Library.
This position reports to the Associate Director of Laupus Library.
Contingent upon availability of funds.
Minimum Education/Experience
ALA accredited master’s degree in library or information science, or international equivalent.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation
None
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
- Preference will be given to candidates with experience in an academic or health sciences library, or who can communicate a thorough understanding of the roles and functions of a librarian in the health sciences.
- Demonstrated participation in teams to conduct systematic reviews, practice guidelines, evidence synthesis, consensus statements, and similar tasks
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Adaptability, particularly related to the changing field of librarianship
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong customer service orientation
- Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Good time management skills
- Willingness to lead projects and committees and champion ideas
- High comfort level with new technologies and the challenges and rewards they bring to this career
- Willingness to actively collaborate and contribute to group and team processes
- Ability to maintain professional demeanor in challenging situations
- Flexible and able to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment with rapid changes.
Special Instructions to Applicant
East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online.
At the time of employment two to three original letters of reference, official transcripts, a criminal background check, and proper documentation of identity and employability are required. Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
At the time of employment two to three original letters of reference, official transcripts, a criminal background check, and proper documentation of identity and employability are required. Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Additional Instructions to Applicant
- In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
- Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.
Job Open Date
05/26/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.
Initial Screening Begins
06/10/2026
Rank Level
Not Applicable
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/94034
Nondiscrimination Statement
East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.
East Carolina University
Throughout our history, the broad missions of teaching, research, and service have helped to guide the university and will continue to do so. However, as East Carolina University begins a new century, five specific dimensions of our mission will give sharper focus to our work. When considered in the context of our tradition, resources, and national reputation, these five areas provide the university with important opportunities for greater service and distinction in the coming decade.Assuring Access: Our resources and programs exist first and foremost to serve the people of North Carolina, especially as we shape the workforce of tomorrow. We are committed to a spirit of access to all the opportunities afforded by a major research and teaching university. We will develop and sustain programs that support this ideal.Supporting Student Success: Even as our research and extension enterprise grows, we remain committed to providing a great education in the classroom and to preparing tomorrow’s leaders through engagement, community service, and meaningful leadership experiences.Creating Opportunity for the East: No institution is more important to eastern North Carolina than East Carolina University. We will prepare tomorrow’s workforce, generate the intellectual capital that drives our economy, provide hands-on engagement with our region and state, and create new technologies from our research. Our Colleges of Business, Technology and Computer Science, and Fine Arts and Communication, as well as our health sciences schools, are significant drivers of the new economy.Forging Effective Partnerships: We are committed to building relationships with a wide range of partners for the benefit of the people of North Carolina.Responding to the Greatest Needs: The founding, growth, and continued success of East Carolina are all closely related to our effective response to the critical needs of communities and individuals.
