North Carolina State University Libraries
ASSOCIATE HEAD, ACCESS & DELIVERY SERVICES
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. The Triangle consistently ranks high on lists of desirable American communities, including a recent rating as the number-one place to be in terms of education and standard of living. 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. The NCSU Libraries is ranked 29th by the Association of Research Libraries among North America’s top 113 academic research libraries.
The NCSU Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of Associate Head, Access and Delivery Services. This position offers the opportunity to join a dynamic department as one of four librarians in a staff of 35 working to provide a welcoming atmosphere and top-quality services for the university community. Access and Delivery Services encompasses circulation, collection maintenance, print and electronic reserves, current periodicals, interlibrary loan, microforms, media, and remote shelving operations. Some services are offered 24 hours a day during the fall and spring semesters.
Responsibilities
The Associate Head shares leadership of a department that is engaged in developing and implementing next-generation user services, personalized to bring needed information to the user, any time, any place. The incumbent provides front-line management and support of circulation and collection maintenance services, staffed by 13 full time employees and a large cadre of student assistants. Supervising, coaching, and developing staff are key responsibilities. The Associate Head recommends, articulates, and administers library access policies for the University community and the public, and maintains active, effective communication with library employees and user groups. In collaboration with other departments, she or he helps customize and extend the integrated library system (SIRSI Unicorn) to advance services and deliver essential management information. The Associate Head participates in library planning and serves on library-wide committees, task forces, and teams. Librarians at the NCSU Libraries are expected to be active professionally and to contribute to developments in the field. Reports to the Head of Access and Delivery Services.
Qualifications
Required:
ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent advanced degree in library or information science and two or more years relevant experience, including supervisory experience. The successful candidate will have proven experience in and commitment to providing quality customer service and familiarity with issues and trends in access and delivery services. Information technology skills in relevant areas, such as database, integrated library systems, and Web applications is expected.Ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively both as a team member and independently, and to promote teamwork among colleagues is essential. Commitment to fostering a diverse educational environment and workplace, and ability to work with a diverse student and faculty population is expected. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities are essential. Candidates should demonstrate a record of ongoing professional development.
The University and the Libraries
Recognized as one of the nation’s leading universities in science and technology, with strong programs in the humanities and social sciences, NC State offers degrees through the Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Design, Education, Engineering, Humanities and Social Sciences, Management, Natural Resources,
Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Textiles, and Veterinary Medicine. As the largest academic institution in the state, NC State enrolls more than 30,000 students and offers doctoral degrees in 61 fields of study. NC State is ranked 7th among national research universities in industry-funded research, 12th among national research universities in nonfederally funded research, 6th in technology strength of patents, and has received more than 500 patents for beneficial technologies developed by its world-class faculty. 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 (http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/) consists of a central library and branch libraries for design, natural resources, textiles, and veterinary medicine. With a staff of 280+ FTE, the Libraries has nearly 3.6 million volumes in its collection, acquires more than 54,000 print and electronic serials, and has a total annual budget of over $25 million, with approximately $9 million allocated to collections. The 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 North Carolina citizens.
The NCSU Libraries is a founding member of SOLINET and a member of the
Association of Research Libraries, the Digital Library Federation, the Coalition
for Networked Information, the Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition, the Council for Library and Information Resources, and the Center for Research Libraries. Duke University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina Central University, and North Carolina State University form the Triangle Research Libraries Network (TRLN), with combined resources exceeding 13 million volumes and collections budgets totaling more than $29 million.
Salary and Benefits
The Libraries offers a highly competitive salary in recognition of applicable education and experience for this position. Relocation allowance provided. Librarians have non-tenure track faculty status (without levels of rank). Benefits include: 24 days vacation, 12 days sick leave; State of NC preferred provider medical insurance, and state, TIAA/CREF, or other retirement options. Additional and optional dental, life, disability, deferred compensation, and legal plans are offered. Tuition waiver program for all campuses of The University of North Carolina is available. More benefits information is available at http://www7.acs.ncsu.edu/hr/benefits/
Application process and schedule
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt; applications will be accepted until finalist candidates are selected. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to receive full consideration. The nomination committee may invite candidates for confidential, pre-interview screenings. Appointment requires successful completion of background check.This position is available immediately: start date is negotiable.
Applicants must apply through the NC State University online employment website at https://jobs.ncsu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=80949. Search by position number C-60-0809, complete application, and attach cover letter and résumé, with contact information for four current, professional references. For assistance with this process contact NCSU Libraries Personnel Services Office (919) 515-3522.
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
NC State welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (919) 515-3148. |
