NC LIVE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Description

Organization

With a reputation as North Carolina's premier partner for statewide library cooperation and shared digital content, NC
LIVE provides over 200 public and academic libraries with access to an essential and powerful array of core online
resources that support education, enhance economic development, and improve the quality of life for every North
Carolinian.

NC LIVE provides content, products, services, professional development, and technical support to North Carolina’s
libraries. Content includes an online collection of 1.8 billion full-text articles, eBooks, streaming videos, digitized
newspapers, language learning tools, and more. Additionally, NC LIVE provides authentication, discovery and website
services to libraries to improve access to information. NC LIVE brings library resources to information seekers on the
open web through our Google Ads campaign. NC LIVE also provides professional development opportunities
through regional workshops, an instruction program, and its annual conference.

Since its founding in 1997 by representatives of its four Communities of Interest (the community college system, the
independent colleges and universities, the public libraries and State Library, and the state university system), NC LIVE has
enjoyed a track record of success using entrepreneurial and innovative approaches that build on its collaborative
infrastructure. The organization acts as a conduit for partnerships as its Executive Director engages member libraries,
state agencies, and other groups with shared values and goals. This cooperation has resulted in cutting-edge projects
such as a library Website Service, Search Engine Marketing for libraries, Discovery and Authentication services, a
statewide Professional Development service, and technical and marketing support services.

NC LIVE has an operating budget of more than $4.3 million and is funded through recurring state appropriations, with
solid annual support from the independent colleges and universities. The consortium’s offices are headquartered in
Raleigh, North Carolina at its host institution, the NC State University Libraries, well renowned for its achievements in
advancing library technologies and spaces.

Position

A high-profile position within the North Carolina library community and beyond, the NC LIVE Executive Director functions
under the direction of the Executive Committee (EC) and in conjunction with the NC LIVE Librarians Council (LC). The
Executive Director works with the EC and the LC to define and provide leadership for the organization; to implement
strategic initiatives and programs; to build connection and collaboration among the staff and member libraries; and to
seek new opportunities and funding sources in order to improve services to member libraries and their Communities of
Interest. The Executive Director is also a leader among regional and national consortia, engaging in the International
Coalition of Library Consortia (ICOLC) and other collaborative library communities.

Responsibilities

The NC LIVE Executive Director builds, articulates, and champions the shared vision, mission, and values of NC LIVE. They
work closely with and serve as staff to the NC LIVE EC and the LC, collaborating with the LC and advisory committees to establish priorities and objectives, design products and services, assess effectiveness, and ensure accountability. They
build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with and between NC LIVE’s four Communities of Interest (public
libraries, UNC System libraries, Community College libraries, and NC Independent Colleges and Universities libraries).
They manage the organization’s staff, budget, and assets in accordance with LC guidelines, recommending policies and
establishing operating procedures. The Executive Director coordinates the resource selection process in partnership with
the Resource Advisory Committee and leads negotiation of contracts for licensed resources. They seek external funds for
NC LIVE projects, and lead and manage the NC LIVE Foundation with oversight from the Foundation Board of Directors.
The position meets regularly with library staff from each Community of Interest and represents NC LIVE to those
communities, other networks and consortia, vendors, and the general public. They guide NC LIVE’s public relations
activities and participate as an active and visible leader in statewide, national, and international library communities,
contributing to developments in the field. The position reports to the NC LIVE Executive Committee and the Senior Vice
Provost and Director of Libraries at NC State University, NC LIVE’s host institution.

Qualifications

Required:

ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent advanced degree
Significant and relevant management experience, including supervision of staff
Demonstrated experience in program and project management and evaluation
Demonstrated experience with budget development, implementation, and management
Demonstrated success negotiating contracts for licensed resources
Demonstrated commitment to providing highly responsive public service
Demonstrated knowledge of library and information resources and technology
Ability to work in various collaborative and team environments across the State
Ability to foster an environment of belonging and well-being
Ability to communicate clearly and knowledgeably
Demonstrated record of ongoing professional development

Preferred:

Experience with cooperative library programs and activities
Demonstrated success in designing and implementing innovative programs and services that advance
organizational goals
Experience in development, fundraising, or grant writing/management
Experience with public relations or communications
Strong active listening, diplomacy, and facilitation skills

Host Agency and the Area

The NC State University Libraries has been recognized with numerous national and international awards, including the
first Association of College and Research Libraries Excellence in Academic Libraries Award, the ACRL Librarian of the Year
Award; the Stanford Prize for Innovation in Research Libraries and the American Institute of Architects/American Library
Association Building Award for the Hunt Library; the National Medal for Museum and Library Service; two John Cotton
Dana Library Public Relations Awards; and Library Journal's Librarian of the Year, Paraprofessional of the Year, and 15
Movers and Shakers awards. The library system consists of the D. H. Hill Jr. Library, the James B. Hunt Jr. Library, and
branch libraries for design, natural resources, and veterinary medicine. With a staff of more than 250 FTE, the Libraries
has more than 3.2 million titles in its collection and has a total annual budget of over $30 million. The Libraries is the
host site for NC LIVE, a multi-type library initiative making digital resources accessible to North Carolina residents. The
Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), the Digital Library Federation, the Coalition for
Networked Information (CNI), the Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC), the Council for Library
and Information Resources (CLIR), the Center for Research Libraries (CRL), and the Triangle Research Libraries Network
(TRLN).

The NC State University Libraries has a longstanding commitment to fostering and sustaining a welcoming and inclusive
environment and service ethic. The Libraries collections also reflect this commitment, from focused collecting efforts
across disciplines to locating, capturing, and preserving the voices of underrepresented communities through archival
research and practice. The Libraries has acted to increase diversity in the profession through the NC State University
Libraries Fellows program and through participation in a variety of initiatives sponsored by the Association of Research
Libraries (ARL), the Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL), and other professional organizations and
partnerships. The Libraries sponsors many inclusive programs and activities and cultivates an atmosphere where all
students, faculty, and staff are welcomed, valued, and respected.

North Carolina State University was founded with a purpose: to create economic, societal, and intellectual prosperity for
the people of North Carolina and the country. From its beginnings as a land-grant institution to its current position as a
pre-eminent research enterprise that excels in science, technology, engineering, math, design, the humanities and social
sciences, textiles, and veterinary medicine, NC State students, faculty, and staff take problems in hand and work with
industry, government, and nonprofit partners to solve them. As the largest academic institution in the state, NC State
enrolls over 37,000 students, offering more than 300 undergraduate and graduate degree programs through 68
departments. The university is ranked third among all public universities (without medical schools) in industry-sponsored
research expenditures and has more than 660 active patents.

North Carolina's Research Triangle of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill lies between the mountains of the Blue Ridge and
the shores of the Outer Banks. The Triangle consistently ranks high on lists of desirable American communities. In 2023,
Forbes ranked NC State University as one of the top employers in North Carolina. And in 2024-25, the Raleigh and
Durham metro area was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the sixth-best place to live among 150 United States
cities.

Salary and Benefits

The Libraries offers a highly competitive salary in recognition of applicable education and experience for this position.
The minimum salary for this position is $130,000 annually. Librarians have non-tenure track faculty status (without levels
of rank). Benefits include: 24 days vacation, 12 days sick leave; State of NC preferred provider medical insurance, and
state, TIAA/CREF, or other retirement options. Additional and optional dental, life, disability, deferred compensation, and
legal plans are offered. Tuition waiver program for all campuses of The University of North Carolina is available. More
benefits information is available at https://benefits.hr.ncsu.edu.

Application Process

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt; applications will be accepted until finalist candidates are selected. The
nomination committee anticipates virtual first-round interviews with full interviews happening in person. Appointment
requires successful completion of background check. This position is available immediately; start date is negotiable.
Applicants must apply through the NC State University online employment website at https://jobs.ncsu.edu. Search in
the keyword box by position number 00008191. Complete application, attach cover letter and résumé, and provide
contact information for four current, professional references. For assistance with this process, please contact Libraries
Administration at (919) 515-7188.