Humanities Coordinator position at the Durham County Library, Durham, NC

The Humanities Coordinator directs the planning, implementation and evaluation of humanities programming throughout the Durham County (NC) library system. Implements System-wide humanities plan, including three tiers of author programming for adults and teens each year, additional local history programs highlighting and building upon DCL’s special collections and unique history, and System-wide humanities programs for young adults and children. Coordinates efforts of library staff and committees in the implementation of programming plan; acts as liaison to community groups and scholars to identify humanities programs; evaluates humanities programming efforts. Assists the collection development coordinator to expand the humanities collection, including special collections and resources to complement humanities programming. Works closely with the marketing division manager to promote humanities programming and collections. Develops annual budget for all humanities programming and collection development. Keeps abreast of current trends in the field of humanities, especially those with local impact or that involves area institutions of higher education. Position is funded through a challenge grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities awarded to the Durham Library Foundation. Funding is guaranteed for three years. Requires Knowledge of: Humanities programming and collection development; Financial Procedures for allocating and monitoring library materials budget; the service role of a public library and how to build a collection to fulfill that role; and organizational and project management skills. Should have the ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written and oral forms, especially with other library staff, the community, scholars, the general public and vendors; plan, organize and execute humanities programs for adult, teens and children; establish and maintain effective working relationships with division staff, other library staff, county departments, the community, scholars, the general public and vendors; think analytically and creatively, motivate others, adapt to changing situations, exercise initiative and independent judgment; conduct meetings and make presentations in a variety of settings, and work with staff of varying technical expertise and background. Works closely with the Adult Services Librarian, Collection Development Librarian, Main Library Division Manager, Branch Services Division Manager, Youth Services Division Manager, NC Room Librarian and Branch Managers. Work is performed with considerable independence under the supervision of the Marketing Division Manager. Bachelor’s Degree required; completion of Master’s Degree in a Humanities field and/or from an ALA-Accredited Library School preferred; three to five years of experience in a Professional Library and/or a Humanities Field required; and possession/obtaining of a valid North Carolina Driver’s License is required Send résumé and cover letter to: Durham Library Foundation, c/o Sandy Sweitzer, PO Box 3809, Durham, NC 27702 Open until filled – Applications received by Nov. 15, 2006 will be given first consideration. Contact Sandy Sweitzer for more information - ssweitzer@durhamcountync.gov