----------------------------Original message---------------------------- ------------------ NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES Assistant Curator, Special Collections The North Carolina State University Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of Assistant Curator, Special Collections. This position offers the successful applicant the unique opportunity to participate in the collection development and donor relation activities of the department, while, at the same time, expanding his or her creative technological skills. The Special Collections Department (comprised of University Archives, Rare Books, and Manuscripts) is building an innovative, multidimensional special collections program in support of the university's land-grant mission and the Libraries' strengths in information technology. Major collecting initiatives currently underway include architecture and design, engineering, and history of technology. Planned initiatives include general and special collections condition assessments, rare book collection analysis, records management, electronic records, and development of new collecting areas in manuscripts and rare books. Responsibilities Under direction of the department head, manages organization and technical services for archival and manuscript collections administered by the department, including management of its Web site and its Minaret database of finding aids. Develops and manages long-term plan for automation of holdings. Has some responsibility for collection development, including working with potential donors of manuscript collections. Assists in formulating departmental policies. Participates in library planning, serves on library-wide committees, task forces, and teams and is expected to be active professionally. Qualifications Required: ALA-accredited MLS with concentration in special collections or archival administration, or equivalent. Minimum of three years=92 relevant professional experience. Knowledge of applications of current and emerging technologies as they contribute to meeting access needs of library clients, especially Web technologies. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Preferred: Professional experience in an archives or manuscript repository=3B supervisory experience=3B knowledge of SGML, XML, HTML, and Minaret collection management software. Salary and Benefits The Libraries offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience. Librarians have academic status without tenure or rank. Benefits include: 26 days vacation, 12 days sick leave=3B health insurance (comprehensive major medical or HMO)=3B and state, TIAA/CREF 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. Relocation allowance. Recruiting Schedule Position available immediately. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and will be accepted until the position is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to receive full consideration. 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=3B Box 7111, NCSU Libraries=3B Raleigh, NC 27695-7111 Full vacancy announcement available at the Libraries web site: http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/personnel/jobs/ North Carolina State University is dedicated to equality of opportunity within its community. __________________________________________________________________ Mail submissions to [log in to unmask] Administrative matters (file requests, subscription requests, etc) to [log in to unmask] ARLIS-L Archives and subscription maintenance: http://lsv.uky.edu/archives/arlis-l.html Questions may be addressed to list owner at: [log in to unmask]