The Special Collections Department, consisting of 10 FTE including graduate fellows and assistants, is a relatively new department working to plan and build an innovative, multidimensional special collections program in support of the University's land grant mission and the Libraries' strengths in information technology. Major collecting initiatives currently underway include architecture and entomology. Planned initiatives for the department include general and special collections condition assessments, rare book collection analysis, records management, electronic records, and developing new potential collecting areas, such as history of technology, in manuscripts and rare books. Dedicated to developing the use of electronic resources to improve access to primary source materials, the department recently automated holdings information and now provides collection descriptions over the Internet via the NCSU Libraries Home Page. Under the supervision of the Head of Special Collections, directs a comprehensive library program for university archives, including collection development, processing, and exhibits.
Collection development emphasizes the academic and research programs of the university.
Works directly with campus units and programs to evaluate records and develop retention and disposition schedules. Prepares exhibits for campus events and is an ex officio member of the University Committee on Institutional History and Commemoration. Supervises assistant archivist. Serves on library-wide committees, task forces, and teams and is active professionally. Minimum three years professional experience in special collections or archives.