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5. Provides leadership in assessing user needs, collecting measurable data on
services provided, and evaluating the quality of those services also looks for innovative
ways to improve the delivery of those services.
6. Coordinates and schedules the library's exhibits and works on exhibit planning
and execution with help other staff members.
7. Makes recommendations, in consultation with the Research Services staff, to
the Collection Development staff about acquisitions for the reference book collection.
8. Participates with the RBMSCL Director and other department heads in the
overall management of the library, including monitoring the acquisition to accessioning
process and participating in decisions regarding opening collections to researchers.
9. Represents the Research Services Department in the Information Services
group of Perkins Library, and serves on other Duke University Libraries groups and
committees, including the Perkins Library system Administrative Council.
10. Recruits, trains, coordinates schedules, and provides programming for the
docents who staff the exhibit rooms.
11. Oversees the booking and use of the Rare Book Rooms for special events.
12. Acts as the RBMSCL security officer.
Demonstrates core competencies in the execution of specific position responsibilities,
including dependability, job knowledge and relevant skills, job commitment, a customer
service commitment, and a commitment to diversity. As a manager and supervisor
demonstrates the following competencies: creation of an effective workplace,
performance management, judgment in decision making, project management, and the
ability to communicate and collaborate effectively.
QUALIFICATIONS: Position requires an advanced degree in U.S. History, literature, or
civilization, with an ALA-accredited MLS desirable. Also required are experience in
reference and bibliographic instruction and/or teaching, basic computer literacy along
with excellent skills in on-line searching and expertise in word-processing and database
usage, excellent written and oral communication, strong analytical and interpersonal
skills, demonstrated leadership and management abilities, and commitment to providing
superior customer service to users.
Director of Research Services Director of the Rare Book,
Manuscript, and Special Collections
Library
Date:
12/2004
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