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----------------------------Original message---------------------------- The NCSU Libraries is accepting applications and nominations for the key position of HEAD, DESIGN LIBRARY. This position offers a unique and exciting opportunity to plan, develop, and deliver innovative services in support of teaching, learning, and research in Architecture, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, and Landscape Architecture. Working with the Libraries' Digital Libraries Initiatives department, the Design Library is actively engaged in a major project to digitize and deliver its slide collection via the Web for classroom instruction. The Design Library is located in the School of Design and serves a primary clientele of 50 faculty and 600 students. Responsibilities Under the direction of the Associate Director for Public Services, has management and administrative responsibility for the Design Library. Plans, develops, and delivers responsive and innovative service programs. Supervises 2.5 FTE support staff, a half time Library Fellow, and student assistants. Offers leadership in creating services that incorporate new information technology into teaching, learning, and meeting user needs. Leads a team from the Digital Library Initiatives and Cataloging departments to digitize slide images and provide access to these images through a structured database. Qualifications Required: ALA-accredited MLS. Substantial experience with print and visual materials in architecture, art, or design. Knowledge of applications of current and emerging technologies as they contribute to meeting the needs of researchers and students. Excellent interpersonal skills; evidence of effective collaboration with researchers, faculty, and students; ability to communicate clearly, knowledgeably, and personably, orally and in writing. Administrative or supervisory experience. Preferred: Academic background or substantial working experience in at least one of the subject disciplines supported by the library. Direct experience with slide collections. Salary: competitive and commensurate with experience. Position available immediately. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and will be accepted until the position is filled. 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 Full vacancy announcement available at the Libraries web site: www.lib.ncsu.edu/libraries/personnel/jobs North Carolina State University is dedicated to equality of opportunity within its community.