Senior Librarian

E33C

Senior Librarians have established ongoing records of exceptional librarianship, professional activity, and institutional service that surpass what is expected of librarians at other ranks. They should be recognized as exemplary librarians who uphold high professional and ethical standards. They should be currently involved in professional work that extends past achievements. Their service to the University should reflect understanding of its purposes and demonstrable leadership in fulfilling these purposes.

Senior Librarians:

  • demonstrate the highest degree of independent responsibility, judgment, and accountability within all areas of job assignment;
  • demonstrate significant and acknowledged expertise in their area of specialization;
  • achieve an established reputation as an academic librarian within the library profession and/or an academic discipline through substantial scholarly research, instruction, and/or professional activity; and
  • provide long-term leadership and contributions within Belk Library, the University and the library profession.