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Position Announcement: Textiles & Eng. Services Libr.
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Anne Pemberton)
Fri Oct 12 19:03:06 2001
Date: Thu, 11 Oct 2001 17:10:31 -0400
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North Carolina State University Libraries
Textiles & Engineering Services Librarian
Vacancy Announcement
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 university
member libraries.
The North Carolina State University Libraries invites applications and
nominations for the position of Textiles and Engineering Services
Librarian. Based in the Burlington Textiles Library on NC State’s
Centennial Campus, this position offers the opportunity to develop and
deliver cutting-edge information services for a diverse clientele
focusing on science, engineering, and technology. The Burlington
Textiles Library supports the teaching and research needs of textiles
faculty and students, as well as the engineers and scientists on the
Centennial Campus, a new enterprise consisting of university, corporate
and government entities, all engaged in collaborative research,
development, and technology transfer. With nearly 900 students, the
College of Textiles is the largest of its kind in the United States,
offering one of only two accredited Textile Engineering programs in the
country. The college produces more than half of the textile graduates
in the United States each year. The Textiles Library is currently
implementing a curriculum-integrated instruction program that enjoys
strong support and recognition within the College of Textiles. The
College of Engineering comprises 10 departments offering 16 B.S., 19
M.S., and 15 Ph.D. degree programs. With the seventh largest
undergraduate program in the U.S., it has 5,500 undergraduate students,
1,400 graduate students, and 573 total faculty and research staff. The
entire College of Engineering is in the process of relocating to
Centennial Campus, which will continue over the next 10 to 15 years. A
significant portion of its research activities and upper division
classes are already taking place there.
Responsibilities
Plans, develops, and delivers responsive and innovative information
services that support scientific research and discovery for the College
of Textiles and for Engineering faculty and students located on the
Centennial Campus. Develops and delivers curriculum-integrated
instruction to build information literacy and research skills. Produces
instructional materials and guides in both print and electronic
formats. Collaborates with the Engineering Services Librarian in
providing services to the College of Engineering. Serves as primary
library liaison to textiles and engineering faculty members. Serves as
library specialist in patent and trademark research, and trains patrons
to perform searches in patent and trademark databases. Oversees
management of patent and trademark collection and equipment, and serves
as primary liaison to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Performs
collection development in textiles and engineering and is a member of
the Physical Sciences and Engineering Subject Team. Participates in
library planning, serves on library-wide committees, task forces, and
teams, and is active professionally. Reports to Head, Textiles Library
and Engineering Services.
Qualifications
Required: ALA accredited MLS. Academic preparation in engineering or
the physical sciences, or experience in delivering information and
research services in engineering, the physical sciences, or textiles.
Demonstrated knowledge of current and emerging technologies and
resources as they contribute to meeting research needs. Ability to
communicate clearly, knowledgeably, and personably, orally and in
writing, with both clients and colleagues. Ability to work
independently and in a team environment. Preferred: Minimum of two
years experience in an academic or research library. Experience with
U.S. patent and trademark resources.
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, ninth in the
number of patents awarded, and, among universities without medical
schools, fifth in research and development. 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.
Salary and Benefits
The Libraries offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience,
not less than $38,000 for this position with required qualifications, or
$42,000 with preferred qualifications. Librarians have academic status
without tenure or rank. Benefits include: 24 days vacation, 12 days sick
leave; comprehensive major medical insurance, 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: Wendy Scott, Office of Personnel Services;
Box 7111, NCSU Libraries; Raleigh, NC 27695-7111
North Carolina State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer
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
