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Position Announcements
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Public-Access Computer Systems For)
Fri Nov 22 20:27:28 1996
Date: Fri, 22 Nov 1996 12:18:29 -0600 (CST)
From: Public-Access Computer Systems Forum <LIBPACS@UHUPVM1.UH.EDU>
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1. 2 Positions; University of Missouri-Rolla
Public Services/Reference Libn.
Electronic Resources/Reference Libn.
2. Systems & Automation Libn.; Health Sciences Library,
University of Maryland at Baltimore
From: jmckean@umr.edu (Janet Mckean)
>
>Public Services/Reference Librarian.
>
>RESPONSIBILITIES: The librarian will work in a team-based centralized
reference environment
>in an academic library providing comprehensive reference services on a
campus with a strong
>science and engineering focus. Emphasis is on electronic resources and
instructional services.
>Will participate in an active library instruction program; serve as
departmental liaison to selected
>departments for acquisition of materials and provide specialized
information services. Will work
>evenings and weekends on a rotational basis.
>
>REQUIREMENTS: MLS from ALA-accredited program; strong public service
orientation;
>Experience with library computer applications and electronic information
resources. Knowledge
>of trends in library instruction. Ability to work effectively in a
demanding and rapidly changing
>environment.
>
>DESIRED: Understanding of information needs in engineering and science and
the application of
>information technologies. Reference experience in an academic library.
Experience in library and
>electronic resources instruction. Degree or relevant experience in
engineering or science. Ability
>to work comfortably in a computer intensive environment. Interest in new
information
>technologies. Experience with WWW applications. Experience with online
database searching
>(DIALOG, STN, etc.).
>
>THE LIBRARY: Nine professionals and 16 support staff serve approximately
5,000 students
>and 350 faculty. The collection includes over 460,000 volumes and 1,480
periodical
>subscriptions. Recent innovations and acquisitions have emphasized
development and
>expansion of the electronic library. The library uses an integrated
automated system for
>accessing the OPAC (Innovative Interfaces) and a gateway to databases. It
also has access to
>OCLC FirstSearch, a CD-ROM LAN, and EBSCO databases.
>
>THE CAMPUS: The University of Missouri-Rolla is Missouri's technological
campus and one
>of four campuses of the University of Missouri system. It offers science
and engineering
>degrees to the Doctoral level and liberal arts degrees. UMR has earned a
national reputation
>for quality education.
>
>THE COMMUNITY: Rolla, a city of 14,000, is located in the foothills of the
Ozarks and is
>bordered by the Mark Twain National Forest. The scenic area offers many
opportunities for
>outdoor activities, such as camping, hiking, canoeing and fishing. St.
Louis is less than two
>hours away via Interstate 44. Cost of living is very reasonable. The
community provides
>excellent educational and medical facilities.
>
>SALARY AND BENEFITS: $26,500 minimum for 12 months. Benefits include 28 days
>vacation per year and vested retirement after 5 years. Dental and medical
insurance and fringe
>benefits are available.
>
>
>
>TO APPLY: Send letter of application, resume, and names of three
professional references to
>Nena Thomas, Chair, Search Committee, Curtis Laws Wilson Library, 1870
Miner Circle,
>University of Missouri-Rolla, Rolla, MO 65409-0060. Closing date February
1, 1997. Please
>indicate the position or positions applied for.
>The University of Missouri-Rolla is an equal opportunity and affirmative
action employer.
>
>
From: jmckean@umr.edu (Janet Mckean)
>Electronic Resources/Reference Librarian:(Position contingent upon funding.)
>
>RESPONSIBILITIES: The librarian will work in a team-based centralized reference
>environment in an academic library providing comprehensive reference
services on a campus
>with a strong science and engineering focus. Emphasis is on electronic
resources and
>instructional services. Will participate in an active library instruction
program; serve as
>departmental liaison to selected departments for acquisition of materials
and provide
>specialized information services. Will work evenings and weekends on a
rotational basis. Is
>responsible for coordinating, planning, evaluating, managing and
recommending CD-ROM,
>stand-alone software and online resources and for training and assisting
staff with software
>applications.
>
>REQUIREMENTS: MLS from ALA-accredited program. Strong public service
orientation.
>Ability to work effectively in a demanding and rapidly changing
environment.Must have the
>ability to work comfortably in a computer intensive environment and with
applications of new
>information technologies for the reference library operations and services.
Experience with
>WWW applications (HTML, CGI Script, etc.).
>
>DESIRED: Understanding of information needs in engineering and science and
information
>technologies. Reference experience in an academic library. Electronic
resources instruction
>experience. Degree or relevant experience in engineering or science.
Experience with online
>database searching (DIALOG, STN, etc.).
>
>THE LIBRARY: Nine professionals and 16 support staff serve approximately
5,000 students
>and 350 faculty. The collection includes over 460,000 volumes and 1,480
periodical
>subscriptions. Recent innovations and acquisitions have emphasized
development and
>expansion of the electronic library. The library uses an integrated
automated system for
>accessing the OPAC (Innovative Interfaces) and a gateway to databases. It
also has access to
>OCLC FirstSearch, a CD-ROM LAN, and EBSCO databases.
>
>THE CAMPUS: The University of Missouri-Rolla is Missouri's technological
campus and one
>of four campuses of the University of Missouri system. It offers science
and engineering
>degrees to the Doctoral level and liberal arts degrees. UMR has earned a
national reputation
>for quality education.
>
>THE COMMUNITY: Rolla, a city of 14,000, is located in the foothills of the
Ozarks and is
>bordered by the Mark Twain National Forest. The scenic area offers many
opportunities for
>outdoor activities, such as camping, hiking, canoeing and fishing. St.
Louis is less than two
>hours away via Interstate 44. Cost of living is very reasonable. The
community provides
>excellent educational and medical facilities.
>
>
>
>SALARY AND BENEFITS: $26,500 minimum for 12 months. Benefits include 28 days
>vacation per year and vested retirement after 5 years. Dental and medical
insurance and fringe
>benefits are available.
>
>TO APPLY: Send letter of application, resume, and names of three
professional references to
>Nena Thomas, Chair, Search Committee, Curtis Laws Wilson Library, 1870
Miner Circle,
>University of Missouri-Rolla, Rolla, MO 65409-0060. Closing date February
1, 1997. Please
>indicate the position or positions applied for.
>The University of Missouri-Rolla is an equal opportunity and affirmative
action employer.
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From: SHEINOLD@hsl1.ab.umd.edu
Organization: UMAB Health Sciences Library
Position Title: Systems and Automation Librarian
Description:
The Health Sciences Library, University of Maryland at Baltimore is
seeking a service and results oriented individual with strong
analytical and interpersonal skills for the position of Systems and
Automation Librarian. This position is one of three which reports to
the Assistant Director of Systems Research, Development and Services
and provides technical support to library staff in the areas of
computing hardware, software and telecommunications.
Qualifications:
Required:
Good interpersonal skills, ALA accredited MLS, and 1 year of
experience managing a Novell 3.x or higher network and configuring MS
Windows in a networked environment.
Desirable:
Experience with operating a library automation system (preferably
DRA), procedures documentation, project management or notable
contributions to project tasks, chairing committees; working
knowledge of Visual Basic, MAC Systems 7 or higher, Windows '95,
Microsoft NT, Wordperfect, Excel.
Salary/Benefits:
Salary negotiable with minimum of $30,000. UMAB offers an excellent
flexible benefit package which includes assistance with tuition for
employees and dependents.
For full consideration, send resume and letter of application which
includes names of three references and salary requirements by December
2, 1996 to:
Beth Berman, Employment Specialist
Office of Human Resource Management
737 W. Lombard Street
University of Maryland at Baltimore
Baltimore, MD 21201
