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Date: Tue, 27 May 1997 09:23:56 -0400
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From: Jennifer O'Brien <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: NCSU Vacancy Announcement
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The Libraries of North Carolina State University
Vacancy Announcement
University Archivist
(Search re-opened, salary revised)
North Carolina State University Libraries invites applications and nominations
for the position of
Librarian for University Archives. The Special Collections Department,
consisting of 10 FTE including graduate fellows and assistants, is a
relatively new department working to plan and build an
innovative, multidimensional special collections program in support of the
University's land grant mission and the Libraries' strengths in information
technology. The Special Collections Department includes three collecting
areas: University Archives, Rare Books, and Manuscripts. Major collecting
initiatives currently underway include architecture and entomology. Planned
initiatives for the department include general and special collections
condition assessments, rare book collection analysis, records management,
electronic records, and developing new potential collecting areas, such as
history of technology, in manuscripts and rare books. Dedicated to
developing the use of electronic resources to improve access to primary source
materials, the department recently automated holdings information and now
provides collection descriptions over the Internet via the NCSU Libraries Home
Page.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Head of Special Collections, directs a
comprehensive library program for university archives, including collection
development, processing, and exhibits. Participates in the overall management
of and planning for the Special Collections Department including projects and
issues relating to preservation and conservation, arrangement and description,
research/reference services, and collection development. Collection
development emphasizes the academic and research programs of the university.
Works directly with campus units and programs to evaluate records and develop
retention and disposition schedules. Prepares exhibits for campus events and
is an ex officio member of the University Committee on Institutional History
and Commemoration. Supervises assistant archivist. Serves on library-wide
committees, task forces, and teams and is active professionally.
Qualifications
Required: ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent, with concentration in special
collections or archival administration. Minimum three years professional
experience in special collections or archives. Demonstrated ability to
appraise, acquire, arrange, describe, and preserve archival records. Record
of activity in professional organizations. Preferred: Experience as a
university archivist. Experience in developing archival collections of
electronic and paper records that document university research programs in
science and technology. Experience in developing and directing institutional
records programs. Professionally active in Society of American Archivists.
The University and the Libraries
North Carolina State University is located in Raleigh within the Research
Triangle. This region of North Carolina encompasses one of the nation's
premier concentrations of academic, corporate, and public research. The
Raleigh/Durham area was recently rated by Money magazine as the "Best Place
to Live in America," and by Fortune as the "Best City for Knowledge
Workers." The area offers outstanding opportunities for professional growth
and an exceptional quality of life.
As one of the nation's outstanding land-grant universities, NC State offers
degrees through the Colleges of Engineering, Agriculture and Life Sciences,
Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences,
Management, Education and Psychology, Veterinary Medicine, Forest Resources,
Textiles, and the School of Design. As the largest academic institution in
the state, NCSU enrolls 27,000 students and offers doctoral degrees in 53
fields of study. The university ranks eighth nationally in research support
from private industry and ninth in the number of patents awarded.
The library system consists of a central library and branch libraries for
design, natural resources, textiles, and veterinary medicine, and maintains an
affiliation with a separately administered learning resources library and
African-American Cultural Center reading room . With a staff of 300 FTE, the
Libraries has over 2.5 million volumes in its collection, and acquires more
than 21,000 current serials, and a total annual budget in excess of $17
million, with over $7 million allocated to collections.
The NCSU Libraries is a founding member of SOLINET and a member of the
Association of Research Libraries and the Center for Research Libraries. Duke
University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Central University and NCSU form the Triangle Research Libraries Network, with
combined resources approaching 12 million volumes, and collections budgets
totaling more than $22 million.
For more information about the NCSU Libraries, visit our home page at
www.lib.ncsu.edu
Salary and Benefits
The Libraries offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, not
less than $38,000 for candidate who meets required and preferred
qualifications. Librarians at NCSU have academic status without tenure or
rank. Benefits include: 26 days vacation; health insurance (comprehensive
major medical or HMO), and TIAA/CREF, state, 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.
Recruiting Schedule
Position available immediately. Review of applications will begin June 23,
1997. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Candidates
are encouraged to apply by the review date above to receive full
consideration.
To apply, send cover letter (including title of position), resume, and the
names, addresses, and telephone numbers of four current, professional
references to: Wendy L. Scott, Office of Personnel Services; Box 7111, NCSU
Libraries; Raleigh, NC 27695-7111
North Carolina State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Jennifer O'Brien
Assistant Librarian, Office of Personnel Services
NCSU Libraries
Box 7111
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC 27695-7111
919.515.3522
Internet: [log in to unmask]
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