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Position announcement - Director, John Hope Franklin Collection at Duke



Director, John Hope Franklin Collection of African and African-American
Documentation in the Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library
(RBMSCL), Duke University

Identifies and acquires materials pertinent to African-American studies for
both RBMSCL and the general collections in Perkins Library; develops and
implements collection development policies; acts as liaison with faculty
regarding collection needs and other matters; provides specialized research
assistance and bibliographic instruction; and promotes use of
African-American materials through a variety of means.  Required: advanced
degree in a field related to African?American studies; or a master's degree
in archives or from an ALA-accredited program, plus substantial academic
background in African-American studies; experience with African-American
materials in a library or archival setting; proven ability to relate well
to library, vendor, academic, and researcher communities involved with
African-American materials.  Must be flexible and a self-starter, possess
excellent oral and written communication skills, and have the ability to be
an enthusiastic participant in a team-oriented environment. Salary and rank
dependent on qualifications and experience; minimums are $34,800 for
Assistant Librarian; $37,300 for Senior Assistant Librarian; $40,650 for
Associate Librarian; $46,750 for Librarian.  Send cover letter, detailed
resume, and names, addresses (mailing and e-mail), and telephone numbers of
three references to: Sharon A. Sullivan, Director, Personnel Services,
Perkins Library, Box 90194, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708.  Review of
applications will begin in early May and continue until the position is
filled.  Duke University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer.  The Perkins Library System has a strong commitment to
Affirmative Action and is actively seeking to increase the racial and
ethnic diversity of our staff.
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