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Innovation & Project Support Librarian
Innovation & Project Support Librarian
Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and striving to be an inclusive campus community.
UNC Asheville’s commitment to increasing and sustaining the diversity of our faculty, staff, and students is reflected in our strategic plan goals of diversity and inclusion, and social sustainability. Women, traditionally under-represented minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Applications must be submitted online no later than 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date for each specific position. Please note that any documents submitted to Human Resources or the hiring departments become property of UNC Asheville and will not be returned. Official verification from each college/university you have attended are required upon employment, and will be requested directly from the college/university by Human Resources or from the National Student Clearinghouse. Any expense will be the responsibility of the employee. Educational degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training and experience requirements, management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. It is the policy of UNC Asheville to conduct pre-employment background investigations on all candidates selected for employment. If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice.
Posting Details
Position Information
UNC Asheville Overview
Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and striving to be an inclusive campus community.
UNC Asheville is committed to promoting diversity and a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and the ability to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds. The successful candidate is expected to foster an inclusive work culture where uniqueness of beliefs, backgrounds, talents, capabilities and ways of living are respected and welcomed.
UNC Asheville is committed to promoting diversity and a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and the ability to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds. The successful candidate is expected to foster an inclusive work culture where uniqueness of beliefs, backgrounds, talents, capabilities and ways of living are respected and welcomed.
Position Type
EHRA Staff
Title
Innovation & Project Support Librarian
Position Number
006052
Recruitment Range
$57,000-$60,545
Work Schedule and Hours
Typical hours are Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm, with nights and weekends as needed to meet departmental coverage and responsibilities.
Full-Time / Part-Time
Full-Time
Months per Year
12 Months
Position Summary
Reporting to the University Librarian, the Innovation & Project Support Librarian is a collaborative, curious, and technology-forward member of the library team who supports student learning, research, and creative work across disciplines. This position inspires and equips students to harness technology for problem-solving and creative expression, helping to cultivate a vibrant campus culture of innovation and experiential learning.
The Innovation & Project Support Librarian provides instruction, research assistance, and project consultation; advises on technology selection and use; maintains and helps develop web and other library technologies; helps coordinate and maintain research and technology service points; and designs and leads skill-building workshops. Areas of engagement may include, but are not limited to, makerspace technologies, digital libraries and archives, library systems, and emerging tools and technologies.
While experience in all areas is not required, the successful candidate will bring a demonstrated willingness to continually learn, experiment, and collaborate in support of student and faculty success.
FLSA
Exempt
Required Education/Experience/Skills
- Master’s degree in Library and/or Information Science from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent.
- Candidates in the final semester of completing their degree by the start date may also be considered.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Knowledge of emerging technologies and their applications to learning, research, and creative work.
- Strong service orientation and commitment to student success and academic excellence.
Preferred Education/Experience/Skills
- Experience planning, implementing, and leading instruction, skill-building, outreach, or engagement programs.
- Experience with web, graphic design, digital publishing, and/or multimedia technologies.
- Awareness of emerging technologies in higher education, including AI literacy.
- Familiarity with makerspace tools, digital fabrication, or creative technology applications.
- Experience with digital libraries, digital archives, or integrated library systems.
- Experience developing web-based instructional materials or multimedia learning objects.
- Ability to collaborate on project-based learning and interdisciplinary initiatives.
- Knowledge of information literacy frameworks and applications.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to support research in both one-on-one and group settings.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, faculty, and students.
- Ability to maintain and troubleshoot web and other library-related technologies.
- Curiosity, adaptability, and willingness to contribute to a variety of projects and initiatives.
Posting Detail Information
Special Instructions to the Applicant
Applications must be submitted online no later than 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date for each specific position. Please note that any documents submitted to Human Resources or the hiring departments become property of UNC Asheville and will not be returned. Official verification from each college/university you have attended are required upon employment, and will be requested directly from the college/university by Human Resources or from the National Student Clearinghouse. Any expense will be the responsibility of the employee. Educational degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training and experience requirements, management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. It is the policy of UNC Asheville to conduct pre-employment background investigations on all candidates selected for employment. If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice.
Posting Number
E0550
Posting date
02/24/2026
Closing date
03/24/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- UNC Asheville website
- The Chronicle of Higher Education
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Indeed
- Inside Higher Ed
- HERC
- NC Works Online (formerly Employment Security)
- UNC System website (northcarolina.edu)
- X (formerly Twitter)
- Circa (formerly Local Job Network)
- NorthCarolinaDiversity.com
- Other
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- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Other Documents
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