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daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Public-Access Computer Systems For)
Fri Jan 24 20:57:44 1997
Date: Fri, 24 Jan 1997 18:26:47 -0600 (CST)
From: Public-Access Computer Systems Forum <LIBPACS@UHUPVM1.UH.EDU>
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1) Director, West Virginia CONSULT Network
2) Assoc Libn for Systems & Catalogin, St. John's Univ (NM)
3) Assoc Prof, Dept Lib/Info Stud, World Coll Journalism & Comm (Taipei)
4) Systems/Tech Services Libn, Sul Ross State Univ (TX)
5) Training Specialist, Oklahoma Dept of Libraries
6) Head, Database Quality Control Section, WLN (WA)
7) Head, Technical Resources, New York Academy of Medicine
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From: "D. Alex Yohn" <AYOHN@wvuvphs1.hsc.wvu.edu>
The following was authorized by Hilda Heady, Vice-President of Rural
Health, West Virginia University.
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Director, West Virginia CONSULT
Office of Rural Health
Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center of
West Virginia University
The Director is responsible for leadership, development and
administration of the West Virginia CONSULT network for rural health
providers, from planning through evaluation. The Director reports to the
Associate Vice President for Rural Health and directly supervises three
support staff. The primary duties include: administering the policies
and procedures of the West Virginia CONSULT Network, an outreach program
of the Robert C. Byrd Health Science Center's Office of Rural Health,
maintains contact with network users throughout the state, and
coordinates the day to day network and department activities, and
working collaborative with all health sciences schools of the University
System of West Virginia to design and implement training and management
of the instructional technologies within the West Virginia Rural Health
Education Partnerships for the state. Position requires weekly travel
within the state, and occasion travel to out of state meetings and
conference. Duties will also include management of student scheduling
and tracking system for WVU students, grant preparation and management,
development and management of annual budget, Negotiation with
contractors, vendors, and/or consultants. Further duties include:
monitoring utilization and costs of systems and services, serving as
the liaison between the university library system and the program and
users, negotiating with contractors, vendors, and/or consultants.
Qualified applicants will possess an awareness of developments and
changes in information technology and knowledge-based information
services, show evidence of effective administrative, project management,
and supervisory skills, demonstrate instructional design, course
development, and training skills and the ability to search various
knowledge-based information resources (i.e. Internet, Grateful Med,
MEDLINE, etc.) Knowledge of a wide range of telecommunication
applications and demonstrated conceptual and problem solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to take initiative and complete tasks with minimum
supervision. Familiarity with the knowledge-based information needs of
rural health professionals and students, demonstrated ability to
establish and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of
individuals, including: rural providers, state-level personnel,
consultants, and other personnel.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Qualifications: Master's degree required with a minimum of four years
professional experience in any of the following fields: computer
sciences or systems, library science, instructional technology, health
care administration, or related fields. Four years progressively
responsible experience in health care information technology
applications; program development, management, or administration
experience as well as grant writing and policy development is required.
Send cover letter and resume to: ATTN.: CONSULT POSITION, Office of
Rural Health, P.O. Box 9003, WVU, Morgantown, WV 26506-9003 by February
15, 1997.
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From: "Inga M. Waite" <IWAITE@shadow.sjcsf.edu>
We are currently looking for a person to serve as our Systems
Administrator, WebMaster, and Cataloger. While this may sound like
a lot of work for one person, we are an extremely small academic
institution (less than 500 students), with a small library staff (4
professionals), and a small collection (65,000 titles, with a
growth rate of 2,000 books per year) so the work load is varied, and
do-able.
We will be interviewing at ALA Mid-Winter, Feb 15 - 17, in Washington
D.C., and conducting phone interviews with applicants who don't plan
to attend. Please email me directly if you have any questions. A
full job description follows:
JOB TITLE: Associate Librarian for Systems and Cataloging
NATURE OF DUTIES: Designs, promotes, and implements library
systems and databases; establishes documentation and evaluation of
cataloging policies and procedures: runs automated systems and
network; diagnoses software & hardware problems; repairs PCs &
Macintoshes; performs original and copy cataloging using OCLC;
manages Student Computer Center and the Campus Internet connection
(including all training); manages student assistants; provides
training for library staff in applications; prepares statistical
reports and develops long and short range plans.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Associate Librarian
for Systems and Cataloging is an experienced professional who designs,
promotes, implements, and administers technical services and automated
systems.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to the College Librarian.
SUPERVISION GIVEN: Supervises cataloging, network and computer
center assistants.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Masters Degree in Library Science
from an ALA accredited program. Two years of automated library
systems and two years of cataloging experience. Knowledge of AACR2,
MARC formats, LC classification, LCSH, and OCLC. Knowledge of
DOS, PC Networks, system testing and system debugging. Ability to
catalog European language materials and knowledge of at least one
foreign language. Demonstrated supervisory, teaching, communications,
and organizational skills. Interest and willingness to participate in
ongoing professional training and development.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Management of Novell networks
and Internet connections. Significant original cataloging
experience. Broad liberal arts education or completion of the St.
John's College program and a reading knowledge of ancient Greek and
French.
STATUS: Exempt, full-time.
COMPENSATION: $25,709 (min.) to $30,430 (mid) annually, with an
excellent benefits package.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE COLLEGE & LIBRARY: St. John's
is a four-year, non-sectarian, liberal arts college offering
undergraduate and graduate programs devoted to reading and discussing
the Great Books of Western civilization, and a graduate program in
Eastern Classics. Classes are small with a student body of 480 and
over 60 faculty. The Library has 70,000 volumes, is automated
(Micro-VTLS), fully networked (Novell 3.12), and maintains the
college
Internet node and web pages. The 250 acre campus, at an elevation of
7,400 feet, is located in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo
mountains overlooking the city of Santa Fe.
TO APPLY: Send letter addressing above qualifications, resume and the
names, addresses and phone numbers of three professional references
to: Ted Gonzales, Director of Personnel, St. John's College, 1160
Camino Cruz Blanca, Santa Fe, NM 87501-4599, FAX# (505) 984-6003.
Applications accepted until the position is filled.
___________________________________________________________
Inga M. Waite
College Librarian
St. John's College
Santa Fe, NM 87501-4599
TEL 505-984-6041
FAX 505-984-6004
iwaite@shadow.sjcsf.edu
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From: tmlai@cc.wcjc.edu.tw (Lai Ting-Ming)
Please excuse any cross postings.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF FACULTY POSITION
Department of Library and Information Studies
The World College of Journalism and Communications
Taipei, Taiwan
The Department of Library and Information Studies at the World
College of Journalism and Communications invites applications
for a full-time, tenure track, Associate Professor position to
begin Fall Semester, 1997. The DLIS faculty seeks a colleague who
has a broad interest in and perspective on the information field.
A Ph.D. degree in Information Science, Computer Science, or related
field and fluency in Chinese are required. The successful candidate
will teach primarily in the core of required computer-relevant courses
of undergraduate program.
Applicants should submit the following materials before May 31, 1997:
1. a letter of interest
2. curriculum vita;
3. copy of the Ph.D. diploma;
4. copies of transcripts of graduate studies;
5. publication list.
Applications should be addressed to:
Dr. Ting-Ming Lai, Chairman
Department of Library and Information Studies
The World College of Journalism and Communications
No.1, Lane 17, Mucha Rd. Sec.1
Taipei 11603
Taiwan
Phone: 886-2-236-8225-601
Fax: 886-2-236-1722
E-mail: tmlai@cc.wcjc.edu.tw
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From: "Leigh A. Kilman" <LK02@a1.swt.edu>
The following has been sent to several listservs. Apologies for any
duplication.
SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY
BRYAN WILDENTHAL MEMORIAL LIBRARY
ALPINE, TEXAS
POSITION: Systems/Technical Services Librarian
SALARY: $29,748
REQUIREMENT: ALA-accredited MLS. Two years relevant professional
experience in Technical Services in an automated library system
environment. Working knowledge of AACR2R, MARC format, LCSH, DDC and a
bibliographic utility. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot hardware and
software problems. Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
Strong analytical/communication/interpersonal skills. Preferred ability
to troubleshoot in DOS, Windows and UNIX environments; ability to process
and catalog Spanish language acquisitions; working knowledge of OCLC.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Director of Technical Services,
manages SIRSI's Unicorn library automation system, including diagnosing
and resolving system problems. Works closely with the University Systems
Specialist to integrate library services with the campus' LAN and wide
area network. Serves as primary systems training and resource person.
Serves as cataloging resource for technical services staff and performs
original cataloging. Manages other technical services activities as
required. May require some public services assignments including evening
reference duty. Participates in weekend rotation for System backup.
SUL ROSS STATE
UNIVERSITY: Sul Ross State University which is located in the scenic
Davis Mountains of West Texas, is a member of the Texas State University
System, is accredited by the Commission of Colleges of the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate, Bachelor's and
Master's degrees and has an enrollment of approximately 2,500 students on
campus in Alpine, Texas. At an elevation 4,480 feet and on the periphery
of the Chihuahuan Desert, Alpine experiences mild winters and cool
summers. Davis Mountains State Park, Fort Davis National Historic Site,
Big Bend National Park, and Guadalupe National Park are all within one to
two hours driving distance from Alpine.
TO APPLY: Submit letter of application, resume, and three reference
letters to:
Director of Personnel
Sul Ross State University
Box C-13
Alpine, Texas 79832
(915) 837-8058
Review of applications will begin January 15, 1997 and continue until the
position is filled.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
No person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits
of, or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity
sponsored by Sul Ross State University on any basis prohibited by
applicable law, including but not limited to race, color, national
origin, religion, sex age, or disability.
Marilyn P. Lewis
Director of Library Technical Services
Bryan Wildenthal Library
Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX 79832 email: mlewis@sul-ross-1.sulross.edu
Phone: (915) 837-8406 Sul Ross Home Page: http://www.sulross.edu
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From: "William R. Young" <byoung@oltn.odl.state.ok.us>
The Oklahoma Department of Libraries (a state library) has an opening
for a "Training Specialist" position, with a salary of $2,485.58 to
$2,982.70 per month.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
--developing training plans for the familiarization of the state's
libraries with the automation-based services currently provided by the
ODL Office of Library Technology; and,
--developing, implementing and assessing training strategies for new
technology products being introduced in Oklahoma for use by libraries in
the state.
Requirements for the position include:
--an ALA/MLS and a minimum of 5 years of professional library experience
(with emphasis on training responsibilities);
--demonstrably good oral and written communication skills, ability to
speak effectively to large and small groups;
--proficiency with current computer-based library information products
and technologies; and,
--experience in training situations involving various types of libraries
and library staff possessing varying levels of expertise with library
automation products.
For additional information, contact John Corbett
<jcorbett@oltn.odl.state.ok.us>, Director of Library Technology, 200
N.E. 18th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73105; (405) 521-2502.
To apply for the position, contact the State of Oklahoma's Office of
Personnel Management, Jim Thorpe Office Building, 2101 N. Lincoln Blvd.,
Oklahoma City, OK 73105; (405) 521-2171. Indicate that you wish to apply
for a Librarian III position.
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From: info@wln.com
"HEAD, DATABASE QUALITY CONTROL SECTION" RECRUITING ANNOUNCEMENT
WLN, a nonprofit corporation headquartered in Lacey, WA is currently
recruiting for the position of "Head, Database Quality Control."
To qualify, the applicant should have an ALA accredited MLS and a
minimum of 5 years post-MLS cataloging experience. Additional
qualifications include: 2 years experience with authority control or
database management in a large bibliographic database and 2 years
experience with a major bibliographic utility. Experience supervising
staff is also desired. Knowledge of MARC formats, AACR2, LCSH, and
national cataloging standards and trends as well as the ability to
learn quickly and adapt to a rapidly changing work environment are
other attributes required of applicants.
The successful applicant will be responsible for quality control of
the WLN bibliographic and authority files, provide support to users
and supervise the quality control group.
For 20 years, WLN has provided a broad range of innovative, high-
quality products and services to libraries of all types and sizes
throughout the US and around the world. These services include a
full-service online MARC bibliographic database (with acquisitions,
cataloging, and interlibrary loan subsystems and a linked authority
file), a CD-ROM version of the database, as well as database
preparation and authority control service (the WLN MARC Record
Service). WLN is a full level Internet service provider.
WLN is offering a competitive salary ($2,836-$3,367 per month,
full-time), commensurate with experience and qualifications,
accompanied by an excellent, comprehensive benefits package.
Applications received by February 5, 1997 will be given first
consideration; however, applications will be accepted until this
position is filled. Ideally, the selected applicant will begin work
by March 3, 1997.
For a complete job description or additional information, please
contact Annette Castellano or Kim Piper at WLN. For consideration,
please send a letter of application, resume, and the names of three
references at your earliest convenience to:
Annette Castellano, WLN Personnel
PO Box 3888
Lacey, WA 98509-3888
Fax (360) 923-4009
Voice (360) 923-4032
email acastell@wln.com
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From: "Marsha S. Clark" <mclark@health.nyam.org>
HEAD, TECHNICAL RESOURCES
The New York Academy of Medicine Library seeks a
creative, experienced leader in technical resources to:
coordinate, facilitate and supervise all aspects of
acquisitions, bibliographic control, physical
processing and serials control; direct the
development,implementation and evaluation of
departmental processes and practices; maximize
available resources and ensure the successful delivery
of services that support the library. The person
in this position is actively involved in implementing
current developments and technological operations in
technical services; coordinating the integrated library
system; directing the collection development
activities; planning and implementing policies and
procedures for bibliographic control of library
materials and managing the resources budget. S/he
supervises 5 FTE support staff and one professional
librarian.
QUALIFICATIONS: In addition to an ALA accredited MLS, a
minimum of five years of experience in and
comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of technical
services and the ability to design a technical
resources department ready to meet the challenges
of the future. There should be evidence of strong
supervisory and management skills; demonstrated ability
to plan and implement change; excellent oral and
written communications skills; the ability to work in a
rapidly changing environment; and evidence of and
commitment to continuing participation in professional
activities. Familiarity with new technologies
including bibliographic control of electronic
resources, and knowledge of integrated library
systems, Innovative Interfaces, Inc. preferred.
Knowledge of health science resources preferred.
SALARY:Competitive salary reflecting qualifications and
experience. Excellent benefits package.
APPLY TO:Rhonna Goodman, Associate Librarian, The New
York Academy of Medicine, 1216 Fifth Avenue, New York,
NY 10029. ( rgoodman@nyam.org) Interviews for out-of
town applicants will be held at ALA Midwinter.
The New York Academy of Medicine is a not-for-profit
corporation founded in 1847 to enhance the health of
the public. The Library maintains approximately
700,000 volumes, including 49,000 rare books, and 2,000
serial subscriptions. Current acquisitions cover all
areas of biomedicine, but emphasize public health,
medical education, health policy, the societal aspects
of medicine and the history of medicine. The Library
is the headquarters of the Middle Atlantic Region of
the National Network of Libraries of Medicine as well
as a general member of the Research Libraries Group.
The New York Academy of Medicine is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer.
