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daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Public-Access Computer Systems For)
Tue Jul 16 20:36:18 1996
Date: Tue, 16 Jul 1996 17:37:27 -0500 (CDT)
From: Public-Access Computer Systems Forum <LIBPACS@UHUPVM1.UH.EDU>
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1) Senior Programmer/Analyst, Cornell University
2) Information Technology/Reference Libn, Diablo Valley Coll (CA)
3) Information Architect & Project Manager, Argus Assoc. (MI)
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From: sjb5@cornell.edu (Susan Barnes)
Subject: Jobs at Mann Library, Cornell, Ithaca NY
Senior Programmer/Analyst (TA2302)
Information Technology Section
Albert R. Mann Library
Cornell University, Ithaca NY
http://www.mannlib.cornell.edu
BASIC PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Under general direction of the Head, Information Technology Section, create
innovative & imaginative information systems for scholars through systems
analysis, design & programming; provide consultative support to technicians
to maintain the Library's network & computer systems; make presentations
describing the Library's information systems & research projects; assist
with proposal writing; work with a team of information professionals,
application programmers & technicians to design & implement information
systems involving the application of emerging technologies; develop
strategies for the maintenance & support of a large collection of
electronic data files.
Responsibilities
1. Systems Analysis and Design 70%
Work with information professionals, systems analysts, applications
programmers, and technicians within the library and Cornell Information
Technologies in the development and support of electronic information
systems.
a. Participate in the conceptualization of imaginative and innovative
solutions to the electronic delivery of scholarly information.
b. Participate in the systems analysis, systems design, and
programming activities associated with the library's information system
development projects.
c. Provide systems-level and application-level consultative support to
systems analysts and applications programmers working on information system
research and development projects.
d. Provide technical expertise and consultative support to technicians
in the configuration, installation, and maintenance of network hardware and
software used for development of information system research and
development projects.
2. Systems Management 15%
Assist with maintenance of software on the library's production system
computers in support of the delivery of electronic information systems.
a. Configure and maintain library networking hardware and software
utilized by the library's minicomputer production systems.
b. Train and assist library technical staff and information
professionals in accessing data files stored on magnetic tape and other
media.
c. Work with library technical staff and information professionals to
develop strategies and methodologies for the management of and access to
data files on magnetic tape and other media.
3. Maintain and Support the Electronic Library 15%
Provide general workstation support, troubleshooting, and consultation to
library staff and patrons.
a. Provide technical consultative support to information
professionals in the implementation of the Electronic Library.
b. Participate in the Mann Library Instructional Workshop series.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
a. Master's degree with computer-related courses highly desirable.
b. At least two year's experience with local area networks and
telecommunications software required.
c. In-depth knowledge of the UNIX operating system required.
d. In-depth knowledge of and experience with the C programming language and
shell-scripting required.
e. Experience with the support of software development projects required.
f. Experience in computer systems management and network management highly
desirable.
g. Experience with multi-user computer systems highly desirable.
CHARACTERISTICS SOUGHT:
a. Excited by the significance of the Electronic Library.
b. Effective interpersonal skills and a sense of excellence in service and
instruction.
c. Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely in both the written
word and orally.
d. Willingness to adapt to rapidly changing project requirements and priorities.
e. Ability to manage many simultaneous activities and tasks.
TO APPLY:
Send cover letter and references ( refer to job# TA2302)
via US Mail to
Theresa Rapacki
Employment Services
20 Thornwood Drive, Suite 101
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14850-1265
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS JOB:
Contact Tim Lynch, Head, Information Technology Section, Mann Library,
(607)255-9570 or tjl3@cornell.edu.
Susan Barnes
Assistant to the Director
Albert R. Mann Library, Room 311
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
(607)254-4993
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From: Mary Dolven <mdolven@dvc.edu>
Subject: Job Announcement
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/REFERENCE LIBRARIAN
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA
Extended filing date: September 30, 1996
Diablo Valley College, a community college in the San Francisco Bay
Area, is seeking an experienced, creative, and enthusiastic
librarian with excellent written and oral communication skills who
will have responsibility for providing technical support to the
library in the planning, development and integration of in-house
and networked electronic information services. Approximately 1/3
of assignment will include serving at the Reference Desk.
Qualifications: Master's degree in library science or library and
information science; demonstrated experience in applying technology
and telecommunications solutions to the delivery of information in
libraries including trouble-shooting electronic access equipment for
library computers; demonstrated familiarity with creating and
delivering information over a variety of computer platforms and
protocols; experience in reference and bibliographic instruction;
demonstrated experience teaching and/or assisting others in using the
Internet.
Salary: $33,972-$51,132, 10 month year; excellent package of
benefits.
Diablo Valley College is located in suburban central Contra Costs
County about 30 miles east of San Francisco. The main campus is in
Pleasant Hill; a satelllite campus is in San Ramon. The Library
has a collection of 90,000+ volumes; provides services to
approximately 20,000 students; utilizes Innovative Interfaces
online catalog, circulation, cataloging, acquisions, gateway,
export records, Z39.50, and (next year) serials modules, in a
consortium with two other District libraries; provides access to
stand-alone CD-ROM databases and IAC Searchbank via the Internet.
Official job announcement, applications, supplemental questionaires
and information may be obtained from and returned to: Office of the
Dean of Instruction, Diablo Valley College, 321 Golf Club Road,
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523, or by calling (510) 685-1230, ext. 1929.
A completed application packet including: application, responses to
supplemental questions, resume, copy of transcript(s), and
equivalency form (if needed) must be received in the Instruction
Office by 5:00pm, Monday, September 30, 1996. Incomplete application
packets will not be considered.
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From: lou@engin.umich.edu (Lou Rosenfeld)
Subject: Position--Information Architect/Project Manager, Ann Arbor, MI
Company: Argus Associates, Inc.
Position Title: Information Architect and Project Manager
Position Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Position Type: Full time, Permanent
Company Profile
Argus specializes in strategy consulting and information architecture
design for complex Web sites. Founded in 1991, Argus has helped create
Web sites for prestigious clients such as Barron's Magazine, Borders
Books & Music, Consumers Power, the Library of Michigan, the SIGGRAPH
conferences, UMI, and the University of Michigan. Argus developed and
manages the Argus Clearinghouse, a popular Internet research library.
The principals of Argus, Louis Rosenfeld and Peter Morville, have
master's degrees from the University of Michigan's School of Information
and Library Studies. They have written extensively regarding Web site
design and Internet information retrieval and present on these topics at
national professional conferences.
Position Description
We are seeking a creative, team-oriented, entrepreneurial individual with
a background in information and library science.
As an information architecture consultant, this individual must
understand the principles of information organization and indexing,
information management, and user interface design. Experience developing
complex, distributed Internet-based information systems is desired.
As a project manager, this individual should have excellent
communication, organization, and management skills and should be
comfortable maintaining relationships with clients, co-workers, and
subcontractors. Experience managing relationships in an
interdisciplinary environment is desired but not required. We are
willing to train the right person.
Since Argus is an entrepreneurial company, opportunities exist to be
involved in a diverse array of projects which may include the development
of innovative information services such as the Argus Clearinghouse,
speaking at professional conferences, and writing articles and books.
Argus offers a competitive salary, vacation, results-based bonus, medical
benefits, training, and excellent career development potential.
Requirements
* Masters in Information and Library Studies (or in progress).
* Experience designing and developing Web sites.
* Experience managing people and projects (desired but not required).
How Do I Apply?
If you are interested in this position, please send the following
materials to Peter Morville before the application deadline of August 7,
1996:
* a resume;
* a brief description of your web development and project management
experience;
* pointers to web sites you have developed;
* a note indicating where you heard about this opportunity; and
* contact information including phone number and email address.
Please send these materials by mail, email, or fax. No phone calls please.
Peter Morville
Argus Associates, Inc.
2901 Hubbard Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Email: info@argus-inc.com
Fax: 313.769.7074
For more information about Argus, please review our web site at
http://argus-inc.com/
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Louis Rosenfeld lou@argus-inc.com
Argus Associates, Inc. http://argus-inc.com
2901 Hubbard voice: +1.313.913.0010
Ann Arbor, MI 48105-2467 USA fax: +1.313.769.7074
