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Position Announcement: North Carolina State University Libraries
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Anne Pemberton)
Tue Jun 5 20:01:59 2001
Date: Tue, 05 Jun 2001 09:29:36 -0400
From: Anne Pemberton <anne_pemberton@NCSU.EDU>
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Assistant Head, Research and Information Services
Between the mountains of the Blue Ridge and the shores of the Outer
Banks lies North Carolina's Research Triangle of Raleigh, Durham, and
Chapel Hill.
One of the nation's premier concentrations of academic, corporate, and
public research, the area combines moderate year-round temperatures,
rolling hills,
championship college athletics, and a rich diversity of cultural events.
While the Triangle consistently leads the lists of desirable American
communities, the
North Carolina State University Libraries has been recognized as the
first recipient of the Association of College and Research Libraries’
Excellence in
Academic Libraries Award for its teamwork, innovation, and continuous
interaction with students and faculty to further the educational mission
of NC State
University. In the past seven years, the NCSU Libraries has made an
unprecedented rise through the ranks of the Association of Research
Libraries to its
current position of 35th among the 112 member libraries.
The North Carolina State University Libraries invites applications and
nominations for the position of Assistant Head, Research and Information
Services.
This position offers the opportunity to participate in leadership and
management in a dynamic, user-centered service and technology
environment, along with
significant opportunities for career growth and development. The
Research and Information Services department helps the university
community discover,
understand, and use information. User-centered services include 24-hour
reference service, enhanced with an interactive "virtual reference
desk;" an extensive
and flexible program of user education and information literacy; and
customized support for distance learners and undergraduates. Department
staff (18
librarians, 7 support staff, and 3 graduate assistants) provide
reference and research consultation services, outreach and instruction,
patent and trademark
information and assistance, numeric and spatial data services, services
for users with disabilities, and support for an extensive collection of
state and federal
documents.
Responsibilities
Under the direction of the department head, shares responsibility for
the management of the department. Plans and develops innovative,
user-focused
information services. Oversees service programs including staff training
and schedule coordination. Coordinates development and management of the
reference collection. Has significant supervisory responsibility for
librarians and support staff. Provides general information and research
service at the
reference desk, by e-mail, and online through a real-time, Web-based
system, and consults with individual clients to offer in-depth research
support. Designs
and conducts instruction in library research methods and information
literacy. Produces instructional materials and guides in print and
electronic formats.
Works closely with faculty, students, and staff to determine and meet
service needs and requirements. Participates in library planning, serves
on library-wide
committees, task forces, and teams, and is expected to be active
professionally.
Qualifications
Required: ALA-accredited MLS. Minimum of three years public services
experience in an academic or research library. Demonstrated knowledge of
current
and emerging technologies as they contribute to meeting the needs of
researchers in an academic community. Demonstrated ability to plan,
design, and deliver
innovative, user-focused services and projects. Excellent interpersonal
skills. Ability to communicate clearly and knowledgeably, both orally
and in writing.
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment. Able to
set priorities effectively and to resolve competing demands in an
environment of
fast-paced change.
Preferred: Academic preparation or work experience in science or
engineering. Supervisory experience strongly preferred.
The University and the Libraries
As one of the nation's outstanding land-grant universities, NC State
offers degrees through the Colleges of Agriculture & Life Sciences,
Design, Education,
Engineering, Humanities & Social Sciences, Management, Natural
Resources, Physical & Mathematical Sciences, Textiles, and Veterinary
Medicine. As the
largest academic institution in the state, NC State enrolls more than
28,000 students and offers doctoral degrees in 54 fields of study. The
university ranks
seventh nationally in research support from private industry and ninth
in the number of patents awarded. NC State is a national leader in
networking
technologies and a charter member of the North Carolina Networking
Initiative (NCNI), an Internet2 initiative with the most advanced
operational networking
system infrastructure in the nation.
The library system consists of a central library and branch libraries
for design, natural resources, textiles, and veterinary medicine. With a
staff of 309 FTE,
the Libraries has over 2.9 million volumes, acquires more than 37,000
print and electronic serials, and has a total annual budget of
approximately $20 million,
with approximately $8 million allocated to collections. The NCSU
Libraries is the lead server site for NC LIVE (North Carolina LIbraries
for Virtual
Education), a multi-type library initiative, making digital resources
accessible to the citizens of North Carolina.
The NCSU Libraries is a founding member of SOLINET and a member of the
Association of Research Libraries, the Digital Library Federation, and
the
Center for Research Libraries. Duke University, the University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina Central University and NC State
form the
Triangle Research Libraries Network (TRLN), with combined resources of
more than 13 million volumes, and collections budgets totaling more than
$29
million. For more information about the NCSU Libraries, visit our web
site at: http://www.lib.ncsu.edu.
Salary and Benefits
The Libraries offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience,
not less than $45,000 for this position. Candidates with relevant
science or
engineering background may qualify for a higher minimum salary.
Librarians have academic status without tenure or rank. Benefits
include: 26 days vacation,
12 days sick leave; health insurance (comprehensive major medical or
HMO); and state, TIAA/CREF or other retirement options. Additional and
optional
dental, life, disability, deferred compensation, and legal plans are
available. Tuition waiver program for all campuses of The University of
North Carolina is
available. Relocation allowance.
Recruiting Schedule
Position available immediately. Applications will be reviewed upon
receipt and will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled.
Candidates are
encouraged to apply as soon as possible to receive full consideration.
Confidential pre-interview screenings may be scheduled. To apply, send
cover letter
(including title of position), resume, and the names, addresses, and
telephone numbers of four current, professional references to: Barbara
Post, Office of
Personnel Services; Box 7111, NCSU Libraries; Raleigh, NC 27695-7111.
In its commitment to diversity and equity, North Carolina State
University seeks applications from women, minorities, and persons with
disabilities.
AA/EOE
Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application
process should contact Wendy Scott, NCSU Libraries Personnel Services
Office,
at (919) 515-3522 or wendy_scott@ncsu.edu.
