Re: NCSU Professional Vacancy

[lschlump@icnet.net (Lynne Schlumpf)]

I am interested in purchasing any old books by Andrew Carnegie, Napoleon
Hill, or W. Clement Stone...



At 03:41 PM 1/8/97 -0800, you wrote:
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>The Libraries of North Carolina State University
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>VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
>Librarian for University Archives
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>North Carolina State University Libraries invites applications and 
>nominations for the position of  Librarian for University Archives. 
>Established in 1965 in the office of the provost, the University 
>Archives became part of the Libraries' organization in 1990 and part of 
>the newly created Special Collections Department in 1993.  The other 
>two collecting areas of Special Collections are manuscripts and rare 
>books.  Special Collections staff consists of 10 FTE, including an 
>assistant archivist to be hired after the Librarian for University 
>Archives position is filled.  The department recently began creating 
>electronic holdings information and providing collection descriptions  
>on the NCSU Libraries' web site.
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>Responsibilities
>Under the supervision of the Head of Special Collections, directs a
>comprehensive library program for university archives, including 
>collection development, processing, and exhibits.  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.  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. Serves on library-wide committees, task forces, 
>and teams and is active professionally.
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>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 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.
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>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.
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>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.   
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>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.
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>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.  
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>For more information about the NCSU Libraries, visit our home page at
>www.lib.ncsu.edu
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>Salary and Benefits
>The Libraries offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, 
>not less than $32,500 for this position  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.
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>Recruiting Schedule
>Position available immediately.  Review of applications will begin 
>February 21, 1997.  Applications will be accepted until the position is 
>filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply by the review date above to 
>receive full consideration. 
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>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
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>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: jennifer_obrien@ncsu.edu
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