108 · Representative Documents: 2007 Position Descriptions
Duke University
Director, Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library
Oversees and coordinates the work of the three departments composing RBMSCL
(Collection Development, Technical Services, and Research Services). Supervises
the department heads, each of whom reports to the Director of RBMSCL.
Oversees and coordinates the work of the specialized Centers within RBMSCL
(Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising &Marketing History Franklin Collection of
African and African American Documentation Bingham Center for Women’s
History and Culture Documentary Photography Archive Hubbell Center for
American Literary Historiography).
In conjunction with the University Librarian and the university libraries’ Director of
Development, seeks outside support for RBMSCL’s collections and operations.
Works with the staff of RBMSCL’s Collection Development Department, university
faculty in various disciplines, and bibliographers and subject librarians elsewhere in
the university libraries to formulate collection development policies and to develop
the holdings of RBMSCL. Identifies potential donors solicits and acquires
collections.
Serves as a liaison with and a resource to the university’s professional school libraries
with respect to special collections.
Represents the Perkins Library system in special collections activities of the Triangle
Research Libraries Network.
Represents RBMSCL in the academic community, with the general public, and in the
library, archival, and historical professions.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises heads of Collection Development, Technical Services, and Research
Services (all components of RBMSCL)
Qualifications
It is the expectation that all Duke University Libraries staff members will demonstrate
exceptional workplace behaviors in the execution of their specific position
responsibilities. These behaviors are customer focus, collaboration, creative problem
solving, continuous learning and a commitment to diversity. In addition, managers and
supervisors are expected to help develop a common vision by providing clear direction
and priorities, clarifying roles and responsibilities, and promoting mutual understanding
through effective communication. They are also expected to take the time to effectively
plan and evaluate performance, provide feedback, recognition and coaching, and develop
employees to achieve their personal and organizational goals.
EDUCATION:
Required: BA/BS
Preferred: Advanced degree in a relevant field
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