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
<mailto:library-jobs_at_duke.edu>library-jobs_at_duke.edu. Review of applications
will begin in late November 2005 and will continue until the position is
filled.
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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.
Received on Wed Dec 21 2005 - 02:15:58 EST