[Asis-l] Position Open: Director of Library Space Planning, NCSU, Raleigh, NC

[Brandi D Tuttle]

North Carolina State University Libraries

DIRECTOR OF LIBRARY SPACE PLANNING
AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Vacancy Announcement


The NCSU Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position 
of Director of Library Space Planning and Contract Management to join a 
team dedicated to both the effective management of resources and to 
improving and sustaining a physical environment conducive to learning 
and research and the preservation of collections.

Responsibilities
The Director of Library Space Planning and Contract Management is 
responsible for space planning, facilities management, and contract 
management for the Libraries.  Coordinates or participates in strategic 
planning, needs assessments, facility and infrastructure evaluation, 
cost analysis, and evaluation of proposals for new library buildings, 
additions, or renovations.  Serves as liaison to university departments 
(University Architect, Facilities Planning & Design and Contract 
Management) to ensure that plans and designs meet the needs of faculty 
and students in a research library environment.  Directs research, 
development of specifications, and purchase of library equipment and 
furniture.  Monitors projects and communicates with contractors and 
vendors to resolve disputes, ensure timely completion, adherence to 
budget, and compliance with State law and university policies. Manages 
the Libraries Facilities operation staff of 6 plus temporary assistants.

This position has primary responsibility for contract management on 
behalf of Libraries, including the development, negotiation, and 
processing of contractual agreements.  Reviews, advises, and negotiates 
as appropriate on terms of all licenses for electronic resources that 
makes up a large part of the Libraries' collections (current 
expenditures are in excess of $1.5 million).  Recommends internal 
licensing processes to manage risks, minimize costs, and ensure access 
to resources for the Libraries' clientele.  Researches information and 
criteria, develops requests for proposals, negotiates and ensures 
compliance with University and State Purchase and Contracts; coordinates 
valuation, insurance, and risk management for facilities and 
collections. Participates in library planning, serves on library-wide 
committees, task forces, and teams.  NCSU Librarians are expected to be 
active professionally and to contribute to developments in the field.  
Reports to the Libraries' Assistant Director for Finance and 
Administration.

Qualifications
Required:  ALA-accredited MLS or other relevant advanced degree.  
Relevant professional experience with space planning and contract 
management.   Demonstrated understanding of library and information 
needs of university students and faculty.  Excellent interpersonal 
skills, including ability to negotiate and resolve disputes effectively; 
excellent communication skills, both oral and written.  Demonstrated 
record of professional contributions.     Preferred:  Juris Doctorate 
(JD) degree.  Understanding of issues in scholarly communication.  
Experience with licensing of electronic resources.  Relevant 
professional experience in a state university system.

The University and the Libraries
As one of the nation's outstanding land-grant universities, NC State 
offers degrees through the Colleges of Agriculture & Life Sciences, 
Design, Education, Engineering, Humanities & Social Sciences, 
Management, Natural Resources, Physical & Mathematical Sciences, 
Textiles, and Veterinary Medicine.  As the largest academic institution 
in the state, NC State enrolls more than 29,000 students and offers 
doctoral degrees in 59 fields of study.  The university is nationally 
ranked in the top ten for industry-sponsored research, 17th in licensing 
revenues and patents, in the top three in technology transfer, and 3rd 
in total research funding among public universities without medical 
schools.  NC State is a national leader in networking technologies and a 
charter member of the North Carolina Networking Initiative (NCNI), an 
Internet2 initiative with the most advanced operational networking 
system infrastructure in the nation.

The library system (http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/) consists of a central 
library and branch libraries for design, natural resources, textiles, 
and veterinary medicine.  With a staff of approximately 280 FTE, the 
Libraries has over 3.1 million volumes, acquires more than 51,000 print 
and electronic serials, and has a total annual budget of close to $25 
million, with nearly $9.25 million allocated to collections.  The NCSU 
Libraries is the lead server site for NC LIVE (North Carolina Libraries 
for Virtual Education), a multi-type library initiative, making digital 
resources accessible to the citizens of North Carolina.

The NCSU Libraries is a founding member of SOLINET and a member of the 
Association of Research Libraries, the Digital Library Federation, the 
Coalition for Networked Information, the Scholarly Publishing and 
Academic Resources Coalition, the Council for Library and Information 
Resources, and the Center for Research Libraries.  Duke University, the 
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina Central 
University and North Carolina State University form the Triangle 
Research Libraries Network (TRLN), with combined resources of more than 
13 million volumes, and collections budgets totaling more than $29 million.

Salary and Benefits
The Libraries offers highly competitive salaries in recognition of  
applicable education and experience.  Relocation allowance provided.  
Appointment at rank of Librarian.  Librarians have non-tenure track 
faculty status (without levels of rank).  Benefits include:  24 days 
vacation, 12 days sick leave; State of NC comprehensive major medical 
insurance, and state, TIAA/CREF, or other retirement options.  
Additional and optional dental, life, disability, deferred compensation, 
and legal plans are offered.  Tuition waiver program for all campuses of 
The University of North Carolina is available.  More benefits 
information is available at http://www7.acs.ncsu.edu/benefits/homepage.asp

Application process and schedule
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.  The nomination committee may 
invite candidates for confidential, pre-interview screenings.  This 
position is available immediately with a negotiable start date.  
Appointment requires successful completion of background check.  To 
apply, send cover letter (including title of position), resume, and the 
names, addresses, and telephone numbers of four current, professional 
references to:  Chair of the Nomination Committee, Director of Library 
Space Planning and Contract Management, c/o Personnel Services; NCSU 
Libraries, Box 7111, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC  
27695-7111 or apply_lib at ncsu.edu

North Carolina State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal 
Opportunity Employer
NC State welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation
Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application 
process should contact Laura Blessing, NCSU Libraries Personnel Services 
Office, at (919) 515-3522 or laura_blessing at ncsu.edu

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Brandi D. Tuttle
Assistant Personnel Librarian
North Carolina State University Libraries
brandi_tuttle at ncsu.edu
919-513-3394