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Position Announcement
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Wed Jun 19 23:28:07 1996
Date: Wed, 19 Jun 1996 16:19:50 -0500 (CDT)
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Digital Resources Libn.; UCLA Dept. of Lib. and Info. Science (CA)
From: KAREN D MURRAY <kmurray@library.ucla.edu>
Subject: Profession Position: Digital Resources Librarian
Digital Resources Librarian
The Department of Library and Information Science (DLIS) in the
Graduate School of Education & Information Studies at UCLA
announces an exciting career opportunity. We are seeking a
Digital Resources Librarian to manage the Department's digital
information resources based in the LIS (Library and Information
Science) Laboratory, provide curricular support and participate
in continuing education activities. The Digital Resources
Librarian is an active partner on faculty and research teams.
Description of Unit:
Many of the curricular and research initiatives of the DLIS
concern how nontraditional information resources are designed,
created, evaluated and used. The Department includes an active
team working on the broad research fronts of digital libraries and
multimedia systems. The Department incorporates technology in all
areas of the curriculum, and offers courses to UCLA
undergraduates, master's and Ph.D. students, and information
professionals seeking to update their expertise. The Department
seeks to develop leaders and innovators who will change
institutions and solve problems relating to the personal and
social use of information. All DLIS students are encouraged to
challenge accepted ideas and actively explore new areas of
knowledge to fulfill the promise of the information age.
The LIS Laboratory provides an open exploratory space that invites
participation, collaborative learning and self-directed
activities. Lab resources include a multi-platform computing
environment with access to various networked information
systems--over 35 lab workstations form a component of a 500
workstation network in the School. Plans are underway to further
expand and diversify the LIS Lab's computing environment,
including the expansion of multimedia facilities and increasing
integration with other campus resources.
Duties:
The Digital Resources Librarian (DRL) coordinates action with the
Laboratory Librarian, the Department Chair and the Graduate School
of Education & Information Studies' Educational Technology Unit.
The DRL is under the general supervision of the Laboratory
Librarian, and works to integrate new information technologies
into the LIS Lab. The DRL has three primary areas of
responsibility:
1. Support for faculty and students of the Department of Library
and Information Science.
Assist with instruction for all courses in the Department of
Library and Information Science that have an information
technology component including various networked and online
systems, bibliographic utilities, and multimedia products. This
includes instructional support through classroom lectures on the
various computer-based systems, and the provision of individual
instruction and consultation in knowledge navigation, instruction
and training in the use of digital multimedia resources for
students and faculty. The DRL provides support for faculty in
preparation of courses involving an information technology
component.
2. Computer services planning and systems administration in the
LIS Lab. These duties of the DRL include the selection,
maintenance, and supervision of information technology in support
of curriculum. Specific planning and system administration duties
include management of the LIS Lab computing budget, planning and
coordination of the installation of new software and hardware
within the lab, computer account management for all online systems,
and the authoring, development and maintenance of networked
information services.
The DRL assists with the supervision of student lab assistants, a
50% FTE programmer/analyst, and a multimedia technician.
The DRL also assists with the creation of in-house documentation
and instructional aids.
3. Development and instruction of information systems workshops
related to professional education programs offered by the
Department.
The DRL develops and presents professional education workshops in
computer or information systems related areas, and may represent
the Department in meetings with other institutions when the
Department contemplates using LIS Lab staff or computing resources
to provide training to librarians, information professionals or
teachers outside the degree programs.
Qualifications:
The Department is seeking a creative and energetic person to work
in a demanding and rapidly changing environment. The successful
candidate will have knowledge of library and information science,
as demonstrated by a MLIS degree (or equivalent) from a program
accredited by the American Library Association.
The candidate will also have the substantial and demonstrated
technical ability required to manage the laboratory's information
systems. Specific technical skills include web and multimedia
development; scripting or higher level programming language; LAN
administration; experience using online catalogs, databases, and
the Internet; experience in using a variety of computer platforms;
evidence of creative application of information technologies to
meet user needs.
Excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate
effectively and work well with others, and instructional ability
is essential. The candidate must be able to pursue multiple
projects as part of a team of information specialists working with
culturally diverse faculty, students, and staff.
Candidates with 1-2 years of experience will receive preference.
Starting rank: Assistant or Associate Librarian.
Salary range: $29,976-$52,788.
Anyone wishing to be considered for the position should write
Prof. Gregory H. Leazer, Chair of the DRL Search Committee,
Department of Library and Information Science, 226 GSE&IS
Building, Mailbox 951520, UCLA, 405 Hilgard Avenue, Los Angeles,
CA 90095-1520, or e-mail drl@bert.gseis.ucla.edu. The application
letter should include a complete statement of qualifications, a
full resume of education and relevant experience, and the names of
at least three persons who are knowledgeable about the applicant's
qualifications for this position. Candidates applying by July 15,
1996, will be given first consideration. Preliminary interviews
will be conducted at the Annual Conference of the American Library
Association, July 5-10, 1996.
\\"Cross the river before you talk about the crocodile's mother\\"
- West Indian Proverb -
Karen D. Murray
UCLA Library Administration
kmurray@library.ucla.edu
FAX: (310) 206-4109
