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Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2005
From: Ginny Gilbert (Duke Univ.) <vag_at_duke.edu>
Subject: Position Announcement
Associate University Librarian and Director of Collections Services
Reporting to the University Librarian/Vice-Provost for Library Affairs,
the AUL/Director of Collections Services provides leadership for all
activities related to collections for the Duke University Libraries,
including print and digital collection building, acquisitions,
cataloging and metadata creation, serials management, electronic
resources licensing, and preservation. S/He manages, allocates and
monitors a $9M appropriated budget as well as numerous restricted and
endowed funds. In close consultation with faculty and with the
libraries' subject librarians, s/he guides the transition to integrated
and complementary print and digital collections in support of teaching,
learning, and research and develops innovative approaches to collection
assessment and management. As a member of the library's Executive
Group, s/he participates in general administrative decision-making and
library management.
Responsibilities
* Leads, administers, and coordinates collection development activities
performed by a decentralized staff of 35 subject librarians.
* Supervises five departments: Collection Development; International and
Area Studies; Acquisitions; Cataloging; and Preservation.
* Serves as the library's primary spokesperson regarding collections to
faculty, students, alumni and administrators, and forges collaborations
with academic departments and programs.
* Oversees the work of the Digital Collections Council and guides the
development of digital collection-building initiatives.
* Works cooperatively and collaboratively with the Director, Rare Book,
Manuscript and Special Collections Library (RBMSCL) to ensure
coordination of collection priorities and associated funding.
* Participates in recruiting and hiring librarians with collection
development responsibilities; oversees their training and evaluation.
* Oversees allocation and use of $9M materials budget and additional
endowments and restricted funds.
* Prepares reports for the university administration for a variety of
purposes, including annual collections budget requests, external reviews
of departments and programs, and library impact statements concerning
proposed new degree and certificate programs.
* Encourages attention to scholarly communication issues within the
library and on campus, working closely with the Scholarly Communication
Officer.
* Promotes cooperative collection development and planning with the
libraries of Duke's professional schools (Fuqua School of Business,
Divinity, Law, and Medical Center).
* Participates in overall system-wide planning, policy development,
resource allocation, and personnel management as a member of the
library's Executive Group.
* Fosters professional development of librarians and staff to meet the
challenges of a rapidly changing environment.
* Participates in library fund raising and stewardship.
* Represents the collections and technical services interests of the
Duke Libraries in regional consortia (Triangle Research Libraries
Network and the Association of Southeast Research Libraries), national
forums and international initiatives.
* Undertakes special projects as needed and assigned.
Qualifications
It is the expectation that all Perkins Library System staff members
will demonstrate exceptional workplace behaviors in the execution of
their specific position responsibilities. These behaviors are customer
focus, collaboration, creative problem solving, continuous learning and
a commitment to diversity. In addition, managers and supervisors are
expected to help develop a common vision by providing clear direction
and priorities, clarifying roles and responsibilities, and promoting
mutual understanding through effective communication. They are also
expected to take the time to plan and evaluate performance, provide
feedback, recognition and coaching, and guide the development of
employees to enable them to achieve their personal and organizational
goals.
EDUCATION:
Required: Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program or an
equivalent
combination of relevant education and/or experience
Preferred: Ph.D.
EXPERIENCE:
Required: Minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience
related to collection services in an academic research environment and a
minimum of five years of successful management and supervisory
experience,
at least three of which should be as Head of a large department, or
equivalent; demonstrated management and supervisory skills; broad
knowledge of the library's role in instruction and research; proven
experience working closely and frequently with faculty; strong
leadership,
interpersonal and oral and written communication skills; demonstrated
ability to analyze work processes and introduce appropriate
technological
solutions for greater efficiency of operations; ability to establish
effective working relationships campus-wide in a collaborative and
entrepreneurial environment; a record of significant professional
activity; awareness of national and international issues and trends in
collection development, technical services and/or preservation; and
ability to work independently and collaboratively in a rapidly changing
environment..
Preferred: Reading knowledge of one or more languages beyond English;
working knowledge of computer-based technology in libraries, including
the
use of an integrated library system; successful record with fundraising
efforts; significant participation in professional associations and/or
relevant publications demonstrating leadership in library, university,
national and international programs and initiatives; Experience working
in
a consortial environment; university teaching experience; successful
record of developing and initiating new programs.
Salary and Benefits
Salary dependent on qualifications and experience; anticipated hiring
range
of $88,000 - $105,000. Comprehensive benefits package includes 20 days
vacation, 13 holidays, 12 days sick leave; health, dental, disability
and
life insurance; retirement plan options; and educational assistance and
tuition grants.
Environment
The libraries of Duke University consist of the William R. Perkins
Library
and its six branches on campus: Rare Book, Manuscript and Special
Collections, Biological and Environmental Sciences, Chemistry,
Engineering
and Math-Physics, Lilly and Music; the library at the Duke Marine
Laboratory in Beaufort; and the independently administered libraries of
the
professional schools: The Ford Library at the Fuqua School of Business,
Divinity School Library, Duke Law Library and the Medical Center
Library.
Duke's library holdings of 5.1 million volumes are among the largest of
private universities in the United States. Duke is a member of the
Triangle
Research Libraries Network which promotes collaboration in the areas of
collection development and management, access services, information
technology, and human resources among the libraries of Duke University,
the
University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, North Carolina Central
University
and North Carolina State University.
Duke University and Durham are located in the Research Triangle, a
region
that encompasses one of the nation's premier concentrations of academic,
corporate, and public research. The Triangle region is rated among the
most
desirable areas in North America to live and work and has been
identified by
Money magazine as one of the "Best Places to Live" in the U.S.
Application
Send cover letter, detailed resume and the names, addresses (mailing and
e-mail), and telephone numbers of three references to: Camille Brooks,
Human
Resources Manager, Perkins Library, Box 90194, Duke University, Durham,
NC
27708, or e-mail to library-jobs_at_duke.edu. Review of applications will
begin
in late November 2005 and will continue until the position is filled.
Duke University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The
Perkins Library System has a strong commitment to Affirmative Action and
is
actively seeking to increase the racial and ethnic diversity of our
staff.
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