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ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN FOR
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
The J. Murrey Atkins Library at the University of North Carolina at
Charlotte is seeking a motivated and dynamic leader to serve as
Assistant/Associate University Librarian for Special Collections
(Position #8730). The department, formally established in 1973, is
responsible for rare books, university archives and records management,
manuscripts, oral histories, local documents, historical maps, and the
University Art Collection. In keeping with the mission and goals of its
parent institution, Special Collections aspires to be among North
Carolina's most energetic and responsive repositories of original
research material. It actively works with local libraries, museums, and
historical groups in Mecklenburg and surrounding counties to foster
knowledge of local and regional history, particularly as it relates to
civil rights, post-World War II politics and growth, architecture, and
motor sports. Other major research areas include children's literature,
American literature, and English drama of the late 17th - early 19th
centuries.
In addition to helping to collect, preserve and promote the use of
Special Collections resources, the successful candidate will be
responsible for cultivating relationships with potential donors,
faculty, administrators and other appropriate constituencies.
Furthermore, this individual will provide leadership and direction for
services and operations within the department and will serve as an
active participant on the Library's Leadership Council.
Located in the state's largest city, The University of North Carolina at
Charlotte is a rapidly growing research-intensive University offering
nearly 25,000 students a variety of undergraduate, masters and doctoral
programs in seven academic colleges. Its 1,000-acre wooded campus is
within easy driving distance to the city's performing arts, cultural,
and professional sports events, as well as a wide variety of regional
recreational activities. With over 1.5 million people in the greater
metropolitan area, Charlotte is the second largest banking center in the
nation in one of the fastest-growing regions in the country. For
additional information about UNC Charlotte, please visit
http://www.uncc.edu <http://www.uncc.edu/> .
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Supervises a staff of four librarians/archivists and one
support staff.
* Collaborates with other members of the department to establish
priorities, policies, and procedures to support and enhance services to
users.
* Guides collection development efforts for all departmental
collections, taking primary responsibility for the Rare Book Collection.
* Oversees management of Special Collections space, facilities,
and financial resources.
* Promotes knowledge of and access to collections in an
increasingly digital and Web-based environment.
* Collaborates with library colleagues to integrate the
department into the mainstream of library operations.
* Works with the University Librarian and other library and
university staff on public relations, fund raising, and grant writing.
* Serves as curator of the University Art Collection.
* Participates in professional activities and in library and
university faculty governance.
* Engages in ongoing professional development and service to the
profession.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
* Master's degree in Library and Information Science from a
program accredited by the American Library Association or other relevant
master's degree.
* Demonstrated knowledge of archival principles and practice
through course work and experience required.
* Substantial library or archival experience with progressive
responsibility at the supervisory or managerial level.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the
aptitude to articulate the department's mission and vision by
interacting successfully with Library and University personnel,
students, and the broader regional and scholarly communities.
* Demonstrated experience in technological applications and in
directing technological applications in libraries or archives, including
digitization and electronic records.
* Ability to manage and lead a staff with varied skills and
backgrounds in a rapidly changing environment.
* Good organizational skills.
* Ability to be an innovative, proactive advocate in identifying
and managing new opportunities and challenges.
* Ability to provide leadership and work effectively with diverse
groups, creating an environment of mutual respect.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
* Second advanced degree in or substantial knowledge of Southern
history or American literature.
* Understanding of research methods and trends in subjects
represented in collections.
* Working knowledge of historiography and archival sources in
Southern history or bibliography of American literature.
* Successful experience in donor relations and grant development.
POSITION INFORMATION:
* Full-time
* Faculty status. Librarians are expected to show evidence of
ongoing professional development and service to the profession.
* Reports to the University Librarian
* Excellent benefits package
* Salary - competitive and dependent upon education and experience
($50,000-$80,000).
TO APPLY:
Apply for position #8730 electronically at https://jobs.uncc.edu
<https://jobs.uncc.edu/> . Only electronic submissions will be
accepted. The following Application Materials must be attached to your
electronic submission:
1. Your letter of interest indicating your qualifications for this
position
2. Resume
3. Supporting documentation relevant to job requirements, which may
include finding aids, Web pages, grant application or reports, etc.,
authored by the applicant
4. Names, addresses (including titles and institutions), phone
numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 professional references*
This position is also posted at http://library.uncc.edu/jobs/
*The Search Committee will not contact references without contacting the
candidate first and verifying permission.
Review of applications will begin April 11, 2008, and will continue
until position is filled. Members of minority groups, persons with
disabilities and women are encouraged to apply for this position.
AA/EOE
For additional information about UNC Charlotte visit our Web site:
http://www.uncc.edu <http://www.uncc.edu/> .
Marilyn Schuster
Special Collections
Atkins Library
UNC Charlotte
Charlotte, NC 28223-0001