CDL-Position Opening, North Carolina State University

From: William Wheeler <William_Wheeler_at_ncsu.edu>

NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES

Collection Manager for the Social Sciences
The NCSU Libraries seeks a collection manager with the primary 
responsibility for
managing collections supporting the programs of management, economics, 
political
science, public administration, and law.  Manages the planning, policy
development, funding, evaluation, and use of library collections in these 
subject
areas.  Develops and maintains client-focused relationships with faculty,
researchers, and students in these and related disciplines to determine 
collection
needs and priorities. Serves on the Humanities and Social Sciences Subject Team
and works with counterparts in the Triangle Research Libraries Network 
(TRLN) to
further historically strong cooperative collection development programs.
Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent advanced degree in library of
information science, or Ph.D. in management, economics, political science, 
public
administration, or related discipline.  Academic background or relevant library
experience in management or an affiliated social science field.  Excellent
interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with faculty, researchers,
students, and library colleagues.  Ability to work in a highly interactive,
fast-paced team environment.  Ability to communicate clearly, 
knowledgeably, and
personably, orally and in writing.   Knowledge of scholarly communication 
issues.
Evidence of ability for ongoing professional development and contribution.
Preferred:  MLS degree. Experience in collection management.  Salary: 
Competitive
and commensurate with experience, minimum $39,000

Full vacancy announcements at: www.lib.ncsu.edu/personnel/jobs/epa.html

Benefits
Academic status without tenure or rank. Health insurance (comprehensive major
medical); State, TIAA/ CREF or other retirement options. 24 vacation days.
Relocation allowance.

Recruiting Schedule
Position available immediately.  Send cover letter (including title of 
position),
resume, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of four current,
professional references to: Sophia Stone, Office of Personnel Services, Box 
7111,
NCSU Libraries, Raleigh, NC 27695-7111 or email to apply_lib_at_ncsu.edu

NC State University, with 28,000 students is the largest university in the 
state.
Within a 30 mile radius, Raleigh, Chapel and Durham encompass North Carolina's
Research Triangle, one of the nation's premier concentrations of academic,
corporate, and public research, offering residents an excellent quality of 
life.
For more information about NCSU Libraries, visit: www.lib.ncsu.edu

AA/EOE

William J. Wheeler
Assistant Head of Collection Management for the Humanities and Social Sciences
North Carolina State University Libraries
D.H. Hill 2nd Floor West Wing rm 2312A
Ph. 919/513-3642  fax: 919/513-1108
william_wheeler_at_ncsu.edu