[Anchasl-l] Job Announcement

[Robert James]

NRC Librarian
National Resource Center for Child Traumatic Stress
Durham, North Carolina 

The National Resource Center for Child Traumatic Stress is seeking 
applications from librarians who are interested in working in a dynamic 
and fast paced environment. The Resource Center is part of the National 
Center for Child Traumatic Stress, jointly coordinated by UCLA and Duke 
University to provide leadership for the National Child Traumatic Stress 
Network.  There are currently 54 centers in the Network throughout the 
United States.  Funding for the Network is provided by the Center for 
Mental Health Services (CMHS) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services 
Administration (SAMHSA) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 
through the Congressional Donald J. Cohen National Child Traumatic Stress 
Initiative.  The mission of the Network is to raise the standard of care 
and improve access to services for traumatized children, their families 
and communities throughout the United States.

In support of this mission, the NRC Librarian delivers relevant, practical 
information and resources to personnel at the Center and members of the 
Network, professionals in mental health and child services, child 
advocates, and the general public.  The Duke University Medical Center 
Library provides management and technical services for the NRC Library. 
Colleagues in the DUMC Library are available for assistance and 
collaboration.  The NRC Librarian reports to the Director of the National 
Resource Center for Child Traumatic Stress and the Associate Director of 
Public Services for the Duke University Medical Center Library.  Primary 
responsibilities include; 

Selecting and acquiring materials in print, audiovisual, and electronic 
formats.

Obtaining material produced by Network institutions; reports, manuals, 
tool kits, etc. 

Organizing the collections and packaging materials for various audiences.

Answering information and reference questions.

Performing database and Internet searches. 

Facilitating access to collections and resources.

Creating bibliographies and subject guides. 

Providing library content for the web site and input on web page design.

Establishing and maintaining a network of contacts and regular 
communication among Network member agencies and their libraries. 

Serving on committees and  tasks forces. 

Participating on the Duke University Medical Center Library management 
team. 

Representing the Library in professional associations, consortiums, and 
networks.


Education  

Required:
Master's degree in Library or Information Science.

Preferred:
Bachelor's degree or additional masters degree in a social science or 
mental health discipline.

Experience 

Required: Work experience in an academic, health sciences, or public library. 
Library field work or library internships are acceptable. 

Preferred: Work experience providing library or information services to mental 
health professionals, students in mental health disciplines, or the 
general public seeking mental health information and resources. 

Specific Skills and Knowledge 

Required: Customer-service orientation; excellent organizational and communication 
skills; ability to work effectively with diverse clients and colleagues; 
ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, fast paced 
environment; initiative to anticipate information needs; flexibility with 
assignments; and the ability to set priorities and lead projects.

Preferred:
Knowledge of mental health information resources; experience with library 
reference services; experience in creating bibliographies and subject 
guides; and an understanding of collection development principles. 

Salary 
The Salary for this position is  $36,300.00

Benefits 
Duke University provides a generous benefits package with numerous options 
for health, dental, life, and disability insurance; retirement plans; 
health and wellness programs; and educational assistance. Additional 
information about benefits is available at http://www.hr.duke.edu/benefits/main.html. 


Applications 
Send a letter of application, resume, and names of three references to 
Vanessa Sellars, Assistant Director of Administrative Services, Duke 
University Medical Center Library, Box 3702, Durham NC 27710. Review of 
applications will begin on April 15, 2004 and continue until the position 
is filled.  For information about the position, contact Robert James, 
Associate Director of Public Services, Duke University Medical Center 
Library, 919-660-1157 or robert.james at duke.edu

National Child Traumatic Stress Network
For information about the National Child Traumatic Stress Network, the 
National Center for Child Traumatic Stress, or the Nation Resource Center 
for Child Traumatic Stress, visit the NCTSN web site at http://www.nctsnet.org

Duke University Medical Center Library
For information about the DUMC Library visit the Library's web site at http://www.mclibrary.duke.edu

Location
The Library for the National Resource Center for Child Traumatic Stress is 
located in Durham, North Carolina.  Part of the Research Triangle, the area is rich in educational, cultural, and recreational 
opportunities. Named for the  three cities of Durham, Chapel Hill, and Raleigh,, the Triangle is also home to several institutions of higher education 
including Duke University, North Carolina Central University, North Carolina State University, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and other colleges and universities.  The Research Triangle Park is an internationally recognized center for cutting-edge research and 
development. The Blue Ridge Mountains and Atlantic Coast beaches are also 
within a few hours drive.



Robert James
Associate Director of Public Services
Medical Center Library
Duke University Box 3702
Durham, NC 27710

Phone (919) 660-1157
Pager  (919) 970-2783
FAX     (919) 681-7599
Email   robert.james at duke.edu


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