NCSU Libraries Fellows Program 2007 - 2009

Welcome

Professional positions for new librarians

Opportunity for rapid professional growth through assignment to an innovative project, combined with experience and mentoring in a home department.

Fellows are appointed to the rank of librarian for a two-year term.

NCSU Libraries Fellows Program2007 - 2009

Why Choose the NCSU Libraries for your first professional position?

“The Fellows program offered a level of variety and a "big picture" perspective of academic libraries that would be difficult to gain from any regular entry-level position. Serving on library-wide committees and projects and attending conferences allowed me to explore a range of issues instead of focusing exclusively on my own specialization in graduate

school, archival administration.”

Anna Dahlstein, Director of External Relations, NCSU Libraries, and former Fellow, 2002 - 2004, with Susan K. Nutter, Vice Provost and Director of Libraries

About the NCSU Libraries

The library system consists of a central library and four branches (design, natural resources, textiles, and veterinary medicine)

We serve the needs of our users around the world with a collection of more than 3.4 million volumes and 54,000 print and electronic serials.

We are the library system for the largest university and institution of higher learning in North Carolina.

About the NCSU Libraries

A founding member of SOLINET, a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Digital Library Federation and Triangle Research Libraries Network/TRLN

Lead server site for NC LIVE, a multi-library initiative making digital resources accessible to the citizens of North Carolina

Has approximately 280 FTE, an annual budget of close to $25 million, with nearly $9.25 million allocated to collections

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About the Fellows Program

Two year appointment Home Department/Special Project assignment Annual Salary of $48,000 per year, for the two year

term Professional development stipend of up to $2,500

annually Relocation allowance Benefits include 24 days vacation, 11 university

holidays, 12 days sick leave

The Fellows Program offers an exciting and creative professional opportunity with a highly competitive benefits package for new graduates:

Qualifications

Demonstrated potential to develop expertise in science, engineering, digital librarianship, or management and administration of libraries

Graduation date of December 2006 or later Evidence of leadership potential Excellent communication skills Understanding and valuing of demographic and intellectual

diversity in higher education Desirable: internship or practicum in research-oriented

environment

Fellows Projects and Home Departments

Scott Warren, former NCSU Libraries Fellow and current Assistant Head of the Burlington Textiles Library, NCSU Libraries

Fellows Projects

E-Matrix: Electronic Resource and Serial Management Preservation of Electronic Resources Collection Assessment and Policies for the 21st Century Selection and Migration of Digital Collections

Digital Initiatives

Fellows Projects

Geospatial Metadata Database Development Use of PDA’s in the College of Veterinary Medicine Curriculum Integrated Instruction in the College of

Engineering

Science and Engineering

Fellows Projects

Learning Commons Services Development Capital Campaign/ Development Initiative Researching Strategic Initiatives and Marketing the Libraries

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Management and Administration

Fellows Home Departments

Branch Libraries

Collection Management

Digital Library Initiatives

Information Technology

Research and Information Services

Future OpportunitiesUpon completion of the Fellowship, past Fellows have been offered positions in academic research libraries:Assistant Head, Digital Library Initiatives Assistant Head, Digital Library Initiatives Assistant Professor, Information StudiesAssistant Professor, Information StudiesDigital Projects LibrarianDigital Projects LibrarianDirector of External RelationsDirector of External RelationsDirector of the Learning CommonsDirector of the Learning CommonsLibrarian for Informatics and PharmacyLibrarian for Informatics and Pharmacy

Where are They Now?

North Carolina State University Duke University Harvard University Syracuse University University of Chicago University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University of Wisconsin

Former Fellows have been promoted to permanent positions as academic librarians in the following college and university research libraries

Where are They Now?

Monica Lopez, Librarian for Professional Development and Diversity Initiatives, NCSU Libraries, and former NCSU Libraries Fellow, 2002 - 2004

“My experience as an NCSU Libraries Fellow has allowed me to make significant advances in my career in a short period of time. I have had the opportunity to attend relevant professional conferences, cultivate meaningful professional relationships with colleagues, and enhance my interpersonal skills in teamwork, communications, and leadership.”

Join Us

To apply, send cover letter, résumé, and names of three professional references to:

Chair of the Nominating CommitteeNCSU Libraries Fellowsc/o Laura Blessing, Director of Personnel ManagementCampus Box 7111, NCSU Libraries Raleigh NC 27695-7111apply_lib@ncsu.edu

Applications reviewed upon receipt. Interviews conducted in January/February.

Join us at NCSU Libraries today!

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