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Positions Available
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (PACS-L Moderator)
Tue Dec 10 21:09:41 1996
Date: Tue, 10 Dec 1996 18:12:22 -0600 (CST)
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3 Messages
1) Reference Librarian, Littauer Library of Harvard College Library (MA)
2) Head, Cataloging Unit & Database Projects Coordinator, Humboldt State
University (CA)
3) Sr. Technical Editor, Information Science Abstracts (NY)
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From: Suz-Ann Olofson <olofson@husc.harvard.edu>
PROFESSIONAL VACANCY
Reference librarian, LITTAUER LIBRARY
Reference librarian position available in the Littauer Library of the
Harvard College Library. Littauer Library supports the research and teaching
programs of the Departments of Economics and Government. The collection
covers economics, government, and includes a specialized labor and
industrial relations collection. Provides reference assistance by telephone
and in person to patrons of the library. Assists in evaluating, maintaining,
and reviewing reference collection. Performs online searches on databases
relevant to Littauer subject areas. Provides training and assistance in
using HOLLIS, HOLLIS PLUS, various CDROMs, Lexis/Nexis and Washington Alert.
Processes inter- and intralibrary loans. Conducts orientation tours;
develops and executes bibliographic instruction programs. Prepares
bibliographic guides and other informational materials and produces the
Library's quarterly newsletter. Oversees Reading Room and Reading Room
Annex. Hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday through Friday.
Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS: 2 years reference experience in the
social sciences. Demonstrated ability in clear verbal and written
communications, excellent interpersonal skills and demeanor of accessibility
and helpfulness. Must enjoy working with the public and have a strong,
user-oriented philosophy, flexibility and attention to detail. Familiarity
with word-processing and desktop publishing. Experience working with
electronic (online, CDROM, Internet) and traditional reference sources.
Available: Immediately
Compensation: Anticipated salary low $30's. Major benefits include twenty
days annual accrued vacation; generous holiday and sick leave; choice of
health plans; dental insurance; life insurance; disability benefits;
University-funded retirement income plan; staff tuition assistance; child
care scholarships.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please submit a
letter of application addressing qualifications, resume, and the names of
three references to:
Suz-Ann Olofson
Assistant Director of Human Resources
Harvard College Library
Widener 190
Cambridge, MA 02138
HARVARD UNIVERSITY UPHOLDS A COMMITMENT TO AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND EQUAL
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 12/2/96
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From: dlw7001@axe.humboldt.edu (Dee Dee Washburn)
Please post this ad to the list. Thank you.
HEAD, CATALOGING UNIT AND DATABASE PROJECTS COORDINATOR, Humboldt State
University Library. Reporting to Chair of Access Services, duties include
oversight of all Cataloging Unit operations, personnel management, hands-on
original cataloging, and policy development and implementation. Incumbent
will work with faculty members and staff to design and coordinate
development of auxiliary local information databases using Library systems
resources. Minimum qualifications include: ALA-accredited MLS; three years
related professional experience; supervisory/managerial experience; original
cataloging experience; working knowledge of OCLC, etc. This is a full-time
tenure track position with appointment at Senior Asst. Librarian
($38,892-$55,164), with a start date of October 1, 1997. Benefits
include optional 10-mo. yr., 24 days annual vacation, 10-14 legal
holidays, sick leave, & competitive retirement & health plans.
Application deadline: March 1, 1997. For full position description and
application procedure, consult the HSU Library home page at
http://library.humboldt.edu/library/administration/catalog.html, or
call (707) 826-3441. HSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
-Action/Title IX Employer.
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Sharmon H. Kenyon, Chair
Information Services email: shk1@axe.humboldt.edu
Library phone: 707-826-5600
Humboldt State University fax: 707-826-3440
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From: Randall Marcinko <rmarcink@ix.netcom.com>
The following has been distributed to several listservs.
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
Editorial Publisher of Information Science Abstracts seeks part-time
consultant (5 00 hours per year) with expertise in information
science/technology/management print and electronic publishing and
editing, particularly with abstracting and indexing related services,
to serve as a Senior Technical Editor to maintain technical oversight
of the quality of the publication, and make recommendations on its
content and marketing strategy.
Send resumes to: Dept. TJM, Plenum Press, 233 Spring St., New York,
N.Y., 10013-1578. EOE.
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INFORMATION SCIENCE ABSTRACTS (ISA) SENIOR TECHNICAL EDITOR
Job Description Elements
POSITION BACKGROUND
ISA,(Information Science Abstracts), a leading database for
professsionals in the field of library and information science, is owned
by Documentation Abstracts, Inc. (DAI), a not-for-profit corporation
sponsored by professional societies in the library and information
sciences. DAI retains the ownership and copyright of ISA, but Plenum
Publishing Corp. is responsible for operations and publication. DAI
and Plenum have been working together to continually improve the quality
of ISA and have determined that a Senior Technical Editor position
should be created.
POSITION OBJECTIVES AND RELATIONSHIPS
The Senior Technical Editor will take responsibility and initiative to
ensure the technical quality and professional acceptance of ISA and to
oversee its publication. The team that shapes ISA consists of The Senior
Technical Editor, The Editor, The ISA Marketing Director, The Publisher and
The DAI Board. ISA should be responsive in scope and coverage, at minimum,
to information researchers, educators, and practitioners in the sponsoring
societies. The indexing should provide easy, full, and rational access
to useful abstracts, consistent with the best professional standards.
The Senior Technical Editor will work for Plenum. Policy input will be
provided by the DAI Board. Operating decisions are made by Plenum. The
Senior Technical Editor will be responsible to be a liaison between the
Owner and The Publisher to ensure a successful, high quality publication.
POSITION DUTIES
Maintain technical oversight of the quality of the publication within
the scope definition and policies set by the DAI Board including
* specific scope and coverage of the field(s)
* abstracting and indexing
* front matter and supporting documentation.
Set professional standards for the publication including the index and
classification schemes. Ensure that high quality standards are met.
Oversee the selection of materials for inclusion
Maintain liaison between the DAI BOARD and the Publisher
Provide assistance to the Publisher in market identification and
penetration
ISA Senior Tech Editor Job Qualifications
Professional experience in print and/or electronic database publishing.
Recognized expert in at least one of the mainfocus areas: information
science, information technology, or information management.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Publishing and editing experience, particularly with abstracting and
indexing related services.
Experience with working in an environment that emphasizes consensus
building and collegial cooperation
LEVEL OF COMMITMENT
The level of effort is expected to be approximately 500 hours per year.
This effort level will not necessarily be linear throughout the year. The
Senior Technical Editor will be expected to attend all DAI Board meetings
and have frequent interaction with both the Board and the Plenum staff, with
the base of operations, Plenum's corporate headquarters in New York City.
Some travel will be required.
Send Resumes to:
Dept TJM, Plenum Press
233 Spring Street
NY, NY 10013-1578
EOE
