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Fri Jan 17 21:08:31 1997
Date: Fri, 17 Jan 1997 17:31:11 -0600 (CST)
From: Public-Access Computer Systems Forum <LIBPACS@UHUPVM1.UH.EDU>
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9 Messages, 440 Lines
1) Head Cataloger, Portland State Univ (OR)
2) Lib/Info Serv Professional Instr/Asst Prof, St Cloud State Univ (MN)
3) Library Technology Consultant, INCOLSA (IN)
4) Field Consultant, INCOLSA (IN)
5) Network Librarian, INCOLSA (IN)
6) Dean of Libraries, Auburn University (AL)
7) Dir of Lib Services & Univ Libn, Emporia State Univ (KS)
8) Content Access Systems, Drexel University (PA)
9) Coord Eve Supp Serv, LRC, & Acad Supp Serv, Roxbury Comm Coll (MA)
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From: "kenreich" <kenreich@godzilla.lib.pdx.edu>
Subject: Position Announcement
PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
ADVERTISEMENT
Head Cataloger
Portland State University Library seeks nominations and applications
for the position of Head Cataloger. Reporting to the Assistant Director
for Technical Services, this position administers the Cataloging Section
comprised of 4 professional librarians and 12.5 support staff. The PSU
Library has holdings of approximately 1 million volumes and 10,000
serials subscriptions and standing orders. The Library uses the Sirsi
integrated library system and is a member of WLN.
RESPONSIBLITIES: Overseeing the daily operation of the section;
ensuring the establishment of monographic and serials bibliographic
records, and the integration of records into the Library's OPAC;
overseeing the materials preparation, repair and binding operations;
planning, preparing and analyzing statistical and financial reports;
training, coordinating and evaluating staff; planning and developing
procedures for the improvement of work processes; maintaining
communication and encouraging the exchange of ideas.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: ALA accredited Master of Library
Science degree.
QUALIFICATIONS: A minimum of 3 years experience cataloging materials
of various types and formats, and at least 2 years experience
administering a cataloging department or database management unit
in a medium to large academic library. Mastery of MARC, AACR2, LC
subject cataloging and classification, and automated name and subject
authority control. Demonstrated experience with one of the national
bibliographic utilities and with a local integrated system. Ability to
provide leadership in a networked computer-intensive environment.
Strong supervisory, analytical, and organizational skills. Progressively
responsible experience with personnel management and planning.
Demonstrated ability to engage staff in the process of planning and
change. Ability to work with public services staff and to incorporate
end-user needs as the major component in establishing cataloging
policies. Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
Ability to meet academic tenure and promotion requirements.
LOCATION: With nearly two million people in the metropolitan area,
Portland is the largest city in Oregon. Located near the confluence of the
Columbia and Willamette Rivers, Portland is an hour from all-season
skiing on Mt. Hood and an hour and a half from beautiful Pacific Ocean
beaches on the Oregon coast. Year-round mild climate provides
opportunities for a wide variety of activities, including hiking, camping,
etc. Portland offers a thriving downtown, excellent public transportation,
an extensive park system, and an active art and music community.
THE CAMPUS: Portland State University is an urban campus located in
a park-like setting in downtown Portland. Part of the Oregon State System
of Higher Education, PSU enrolls over 14,000 students per year. PSU
offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in the humanities, sciences,
social sciences and professions, as well as doctoral degrees in areas
such as Education, Engineering, Public Administration, Social Work,
Systems Science, and Urban Studies and Planning.
SALARY/BENEFITS: Commensurate with experience. Minimum $45,000.
Librarians have academic status with tenure. Primary benefits include a
choice of medical plans (Blue Cross/Blue Shield or HMO options),
several retirement plans, 22 days vacation, and staff tuition rates.
TO APPLY: Send cover letter, resume, and names, addresses & phone
numbers of four references to: Mary Ellen Kenreich, Chair, Search
Committee, Portland State University Library, P.O. Box 1151, Portland,
OR 97207, (503) 725-5780, (503) 725-5799 (FAX). Applications received
by 5:00 p.m., February 14, 1996 will receive priority consideration.
Portland State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action
employer and is committed to diversifying its work force. Minorities,
women, and members of other protected groups are encouraged to
apply. A position description can be found on the Library's Web
page at www.lib.pdx.edu/straylight.html.
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From: KEITH EWING <KEWING@TIGGER.STCLOUD.MSUS.EDU>
Subject: Academic Lib Position (MN)
Position available: Librarian/Information Services Professional
Instructor/Assistant Professor - Tenure track
Salary: Maximum $38,681.00
Date of appointment: September 2, 1997
Responsibilities: St. Cloud State University is seeking an individual who
is eager to be involved in redefining user services in
nontraditional and innovative ways and has the ability to
work in a rapidly changing envrionment. The successful
candidate will manage the serials collections (including
personnel), provide reference services and library
instruction as assigned by the User Group. In addition,
teaching in the Center for Information Media undergraduate
and graduate programs is required. Night and weekend
work is required.
Qualifications: MLS or an equivalent master's degree in information
science or information technology; demonstrated knowledge
of electronic information resources and services.
Excellent computer, communications, and interpersonal
skills and ability to work collaboratively are essential.
A second master's or other terminal degree will be
required to be considered for tenure. Preferred
qualifications: training or experience in information
services or instructional technology; second graduate
degree.
Minorities and females are strongly encouraged to apply.
Visit Learning Resources Web site at http://lrs.stcloud.msus.edu to learn more
about services, resources, and operations; visit the University's Web site at
http://www.stcloud.msus.edu to learn more about the institution's tradition of
excellence.
Apply to: Dr. John Berling, Dean
Learning Resources Services
Centennial Hall 114
St. Cloud State University
720 4th Ave. South
St. Cloud, MN 56301-4498
The completed application should include letter of application, resume, and
three letters of recommendation. Applicant screen will begin on March 3, 1997
and continue until a suitable candidate is identified.
St. Cloud State University has a clong-standing commitment to a policy of
nondiscrimination in employment and education opportunity. No person shall be
discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel
practices or student access to and participation in program services and
activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national
origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance,
sexual orientation or membership or activity in a local commission as defined
by law.
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From: Becki Whitaker <becki@oak.palni.edu>
Subject: JOB POSTINGS: 3 positions
IMMEDIATE OPENING
Library Technology Consultant: Provides instruction and support for library
related
applications of microcomputer based technologies and the Internet in a
state-wide library
network. Duties include maintaining two microcomputer CD-ROM bibliographic
databases, networked information services, including Internet, WWW, and HTML,
conducting group presentations and teaching library microcomputer automation and
Internet workshops.
QUALIFICATIONS: MLS Degree and three years library microcomputer experience,
including local library systems, hardware/software, knowledge of MARC, database
creation and maintenance, HTML, Internet training; history of working with
librarians in a
consulting capacity; working knowledge of PCs and peripherals, and Internet;
effective
oral, written and interpersonal communication skills; demonstrated analytical
and
organizational skills. Desirable: experience in developing and supporting
community
information resources, JAVA/CGI script writing, WEB server maintenance,
microcomputer training, writing grant proposals, working effectively as a team
member.
SALARY MINIMUM: $26,000.00. Benefits, including TIAA-CREF. Send resume, 3
relevant job references to: Library Technology Consultant, INCOLSA, 6202
Morenci
Trail., Indianapolis, IN 46268-2536. EOE M/F/H/V.
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IMMEDIATE OPENING
Field Officer (Bloomington, Indiana Regional Field Office): Conducts=
network
marketing activity for 75 libraries in 16 county Bloomington area, assesses=
member needs and helps develop member library services; serves as the=20
Bloomington Field Office manager. Travel required.
QUALIFICATIONS: MLS degree and three years library experience; history of=
working with libraries in a consulting capacity; effective oral, written and=
interpersonal communication skills; demonstrated analytical and=
organizational=20
skills. Highly desirable: Service and product marketing experience. =
Desirable: =20
staff and facilities supervision and ability to work effectively as a team=
member.
SALARY MINIMUM: $32,900. Benefits, including TIAA-CREF. Send resume, 3=20
relevant job references to: Field Officer=97Bloomington, INCOLSA, 6202=
Morenci=20
Trail, Indianapolis, IN 46268-2536. EOE M/F/H/V.
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IMMEDIATE OPENING - LIBRARIAN
Network Librarian responsible for providing promotion, training and support for
OCLC
resource sharing and reference services products.
QUALIFICATIONS: MLS from ALA accredited library school. EXPERIENCE: Two years
of resource sharing and reference services experience. Working knowledge of
OCLC
resource sharing and reference products (including ILL and FirstSearch),
PASSPORT
software, microcomputer hardware and software, dial-up, Internet and WEB access.
Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills and demonstrated
analytical
and organizational skills. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Development and
presentation of technical training programs and the ability to work effectively
as a team
member in a rapidly changing network environment.
Salary Minimum: $29,000. Benefits, including TIAA-CREF. Send resume, 3
relevant job
references to: Network Librarian, INCOLSA, 6202 Morenci Trail., Indianapolis,
IN 46268-
2536. EOE M/F/H/V.
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From: Kerry A Ransel <ranseka@mail.auburn.edu>
Auburn University invites applications and nominations for the position
of Dean of Libraries. Reporting to the University Provost, the Dean of
Libraries is responsible for the administration of the main library and
two branch libraries. Auburn University is seeking an individual with
creative problem-solving abilities who can utilize available resources to
maximize the potential of Auburn University Libraries as a
state-of-the-art, user-centered library ready for the 21st Century.
Established in 1856 and later becoming Alabama's 1872 land grant
institution, Auburn is the state's largest university (22,000 students)
and is a Carnegie II comprehensive university. The University is located
in Auburn, Alabama, which is situated between Atlanta, Georgia and
Montgomery, Alabama, where residents (80,000 area population) enjoy a
variety of cultural, entertainment, and outdoor activities in a superb
climate and natural environment.
Auburn University Libraries, a member of the Association of Research
Libraries, consists of the Ralph Brown Draughon Library, the Cary
Veterinary Medical Library, and the Architecture Library. RBD Library, a
377,000 sq. ft. recently expanded structure, houses most of the 2.4
million volumes, 1.5 million government documents, and 19,000 current
serials. The Libraries serve as a selective depository for US government
publications and a depository for US patents and trademarks. The
Libraries utilize considerable electronic resources, including a
library-wide CD network and the NOTIS system for local and state catalogs
as well as numerous online databases. The Libraries are staffed by 46
tenure track faculty and 89 support staff with a total annual budget of
8.5 million dollars.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Dean provides creative leadership and vision,
places a priority on the user interface, promotes new methods of
information retrieval and dispersal, is a strong internal and external
advocate for the libraries, develops and carries out a strategy for
private giving, and encourages professional growth for the library
faculty and staff.
QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Candidates must have an advanced degree in
library science from an ALA-accredited program, substantial administrative
experience in an academic environment, and a significant record of
research and professional achievement to qualify for academic rank.
Candidates should also offer evidence of (1) strong and creative
leadership, (2) commitment to quality service, (3) a familiarity with
expectations and needs of students, staff and faculty in a large research
university, (4) a clear understanding of the evolving role of the academic
research library, electronic library technology and scholarly
communication, (5) the ability to work collegially and communicate
effectively with internal and external constituencies, and (6) an ability
to secure sponsored funds. Desired: Ph.D.
Send letters of nomination or application explaining interest in and
qualifications for the position with a curriculum vita, a vision
statement for the Auburn Libraries based on the information above, and
the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of five professional
references to: Stewart Schneller; Chair, Dean of Libraries Search
Committee; Office of the Dean; College of Sciences and Mathematics;
Extension Cottage; Auburn University, AL 36849-5319. Nominations and
applications from underrepresented groups are encouraged. A competitive
salary will be offered and review of the candidates will begin March 1
and continue until the position is filled.
An online version of this position announcement with links to additional
information can be found on the World Wide Web at URL
http://www.lib.auburn.edu/deanad.html
Auburn is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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From: Karen Matthews <Matthewk@esumail.emporia.edu>
Subject: Position announcement,Emporia State University, Kansas
DIRECTOR OF LIBRARY SERVICES AND UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN at Emporia
State University readvertised. The Director will provide dynamic
leadership and vision to all library services into the 21st century,
and oversee the continuing move to Internet and CD-ROM accessible
databases, the migration to a new integrated client/server automation
system, and the creation of accessibility at remote sites.
Applicants must have an ALA accredited masters degree and doctorate
in library science or related field with five to eight years of
academic/research library administrative experience. Qualifications
must merit a tenure track appointment as full or associate professor.
Applicants with university teaching experience, understanding and
commitment to resource sharing, networking, library automation, new
information technologies, successful grant
acquisition/administration, and a record of scholarly and
professional achievement, are especially invited to apply.
Screening will begin February 24, 1997 and continue until the
position is filled, no later than June 15, 1997. Send letter of
application, vita, names, telephone and e-mail addresses of three
professional references who are submitting letters to John O.
Schwenn, Academic Affairs, Campus Box 4045, Emporia State University,
Emporia, Kansas 66801-5087. E-mail: schwennj@esumail.emporia.edu.
AA/EOE.
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From: childeta@dunx1.ocs.drexel.edu (Thomas Childers)
Subject: Ad
Faculty colleague in Content Access Systems. Drexel University's College
of Information Science and Technology (IST) seeks applicants for a
full-time position in the area of Content Access Systems. It is
anticipated that the position will be filled at the assistant or associate
level, on either a tenure or non-tenure track. The faculty member will
have responsibility for teaching, oversight of curriculum, and leading a
research and development initiative in a selection of the following areas:
Organization of knowledge, classification theory, content representation,
thesaurus construction, cataloging and classification systems, information
systems for libraries, appropriate national and international standards,
the Internet, digital libraries and hypermedia, organization of information
for access and retrieval, text analysis for information retrieval,
cognitive aspects of information-seeking behavior, user studies
The IST view of information is broad, multidisciplinary, and practical. We
offer a BS and MS in information systems, an ALA-accredited MS in library
and information science, and a PhD. Under a four year grant from the
Kellogg Foundation, we are reinventing education for information
professionals. With a Sloan Foundation grant we have established
leadership in distance education. Both master's programs are undergoing
substantial redesign. The success of our programs is based on faculty
teamwork, enterprise, and industry.
The faculty member might teach such existing courses as: Technical
Processes, Information Systems and Structures, Cataloging and
Classification I and II, Content Representation, Library Automation;
and-depending on demand-develop courses in: digital library systems,
Internet management systems, Intranet, information visualization.
The successful candidate will have an appropriate earned or nearly earned
Ph.D. and will have spent substantial time in relevant practice.
Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and names,
addresses, and phone numbers of at least three references to Howard D.
White, Ph.D., Chair, Faculty Search Committee, College of Information
Science and Technology, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
Drexel University is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities
are encouraged to apply.
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From: sdandekar@mecn.mass.edu
Subject: Job Posting
NOTICE OF VACANCY COORDINATOR OF EVENING LIBRARY SERVICES LEARNING
RESOURCES CENTER AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES MCCC/MTA, UNIT
PROFESSIONAL, FULL-TIME POSITION SALARY RANGE: $26,399 - $29,942 with full
benefits START DATE: January 1997 APPLICATION DEADLINE: Application
review will begin December 18, 1996 and continue until position is filled.
TO APPLY:Send a letter of application, resume and three letters of
reference to: Search Committee for Coordinator of Evening Library
Services Roxbury Community College Human Resources Office 1234 Columbus
Avenue Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120-3400 Phone: (617) 427-0060 x 5302
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Master 2. An understanding of the concept of a
Learning. Resources Center in a Community College setting 3. Working
knowledge of Library Science technique and the ability to operate personal
computers 4. Apple Macintosh, IBM) and familiarity with the OCLC System
(i.e. on-line cataloging, searching and interlibrary loan), and the
Internet/World Wide Web. 5. Ability to relate LRC collections to college
curricula and course programming. 6. Excellent written and oral
communication skills. 7. Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated
ability to work with adult, multicultural and multilingual student
population required. 8. Fluency in any of the following languages
desirable: Spanish, French or Russian. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The
Librarian coordinates and supervises all aspects of evening activities of
the Learning Resources Center. Responsible for overall circulation
procedures, including but not limited to desk coverage, overdues
procedures, circulation of media materials and equipment operations,
maintenance of reserve shelves, management of interlibrary loans as well
as other automated library services. Assist in the maintenance of the LRC
public catalogs and the acquisitions process; provides reference and
information services by answering reference questions, retrieving
materials, conducting tours and orientations, and composing correspondence
regarding materials in the LRC collections. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports
to the Dean of Curriculum and Instruction SUPERVISION EXERCISED: The
Librarian supervises evening clerical staff and/or work study students
when assigned to circulation, media and other library/media tasks and
related clerical duties. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: (Not intended to be an
exhaustive list): 1. Organizes and supervises all aspects of
Evening/Saturday Learning Resources Center activities and services. 2.
Provides professional assistance to students, faculty and staff in the
selection and utilization of LRC materials. Conducts orientation tours
and lectures in the use of library research tools such as the card
catalog, periodical indexes, and both print and computerized reference
sources. 3. Responsible for the circulation of materials to students,
faculty and staff. Organizes and maintains the reserve system during
evening hours, and manages the overdue process including notification,
billing records and interoffice memos. 4. Assists in the acquisition of
materials for the LRC collection, the maintenance of the public catalogs
and interlibrary loan operations. 5. Organizes and maintains daily,
monthly and yearly statistics related to the circulation operation, and
prepares appropriate reports on a regular basis. 6. Assists in the
preparation of orientation brochures, student and faculty guidebooks, and
information bulletins produced by the Learning Resources Center for the
evening college. 7. Supervises LRC evening clerical staff, assigns work
and monitors work performance. 8. Attends regularly scheduled staff
meetings in order to gain understanding of issues related to the growth
and development of the LRC and related services. Communicates effectively
with all librarians, regardless of shift, in order to ensure continuity of
day and evening services 9. Attends training sessions as necessary to the
performance of the duties outlined. 10. Trains LRC patrons, faculty and
staff in the use of automated library services for research including
Proquest, Newsbank, SIRS and Dialog services. 11. Other appropriate
duties as assigned. ROXBURY COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/504 EMPLOYER
