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daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Public-Access Computer Systems For)
Fri May 2 20:39:30 1997
Date: Fri, 02 May 1997 09:47:24 -0500
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3 Messages, 201 Lines
1) Reference Librarian, Prairie View A&M (TX)
2) Systems Librarian, Hunter College (NY)
3) Associate University Librarian for Library Information Technologies,
Cornell University (NY)
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From: Anthony J Adam <aadam@COLEMAN.PVAM.EDU>
Subject: Position Listing: Prairie View A&M
Prairie View A&M University Library is seeking an energetic and
creative individual to join the Reference staff.
Duties: The successful candidate reports to Head, Reference Dept.
Provides reference assistance to faculty and students at reference
desk, including evening and weekend hours. Participates in team
management of an electronic reference service. Participates in an
active user education program. Acts as liaison to selected academic
programs.
Requirements: Master's degree from ALA-accredited program;
Second Master's preferred; Excellent oral and written communication
skills; enthusiasm for services in an academic library; 2 years of
academic library reference experience using electronic databases and
online library systems; familiarity with listservs, WWW, e-mail, and
the ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
Salary: $26,000 - $27,000
Closing Date: Open until filled
To apply: Send letter of application, resume, and names and addresses
of 3 references to:
Mr. Albert Gee
Director
Human Resources Administration
P.O.Drawer 5
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TX 77446
Tony Adam
Reference Dept./Coleman Library
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TX 77446
email: anthony-adam@tamu.edu
"Library books were, I suddenly realized, promiscuous,
ready to lie in the arms of anyone asked." Elizabeth
McCracken, THE GIANT'S HOUSE
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From: Danise Hoover <dhoover@shiva.Hunter.CUNY.EDU>
Subject: job posting
TITLE: SYSTEMS LIBRARIAN/HUNTER COLLEGE LIBRARIES
RANK: ASSISTANT PROFFESSOR
POSITION AVAILABLE: SEPTEMBER 1997
DUTIES: Responsible for all aspects of planning, development,
implementation and maintenance of computer and LAN network systems for
four library sites; maintains Novell CD-ROM networks, online
bibliographic and full text databases, Internet/WWW access, CUNY Plus,
and PC/MAC/multi-media products in support of public service;
coordinates CUNY-wide NOTIS system support with CUNY central
office; coordinates campus network support with the Office of
Instructional Computing and Information Technology; prepares strategic
planning documents as related to library automation activities; works
with staff in addressing automation, training, and public access computer
lab issues; supervises 2 F-T staff. Reports to the Chief Librarian.
QUALIFICATIONS: Required: M.L.S. or its equivalent from an
ALA-accredited library school, plus Doctorate or additional Master's
degree. Candidates should have two years' library systems experience;
knowledge of computer systems, networks, emerging technologies, Windows,
TCP/IP, Ethernet; strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication
skills; ability to meet requirements for tenure/promotion. Academic
library experience, knowledge of OCLC/NOTIS, supervisory, teaching and
training experience also desirable.
SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications ($31,128-52,213). Liberal fringe
benefits. 35-hour, 5-day work week, including possible evening and/or
weekend hours. Position available September 1, 1997.
Send resume and names, addresses and phone numbers of three references
by June 10, 1997 to:
Dr. Louise Sherby
Chief Librarian
Hunter College Library
695 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10021
Hunter College, the second oldest college in The City University of New
York, is a coeducational, fully accredited college, with a large and
diverse faculty in the liberal arts and sciences and in several
professional schools. Hunter's total enrollment is approximately 19,000
students. Of these, about 8,000 are full-time undergraduates, an
additional 7,000 are part-time students, and over 4,000 are graduate
students studying in arts and sciences and teacher education programs at
the Schools of Social Work, Health Sciences, and Nursing.
With a professional staff of 24 librarians, Hunter College Library
contains approximately 840,000 volumes, 2,300 current periodical titles,
and a nonprint collection of discs, tapes, scores, CD-ROM's, and
microforms. The library resources of Hunter College are available through
CUNY+, an automated library system which provides access to all CUNY
library collections.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/IRCA/AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES
ACT EMPLOYER
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From: lab3@cornell.edu (Lois Bobbett)
Subject: Assoc. Univ. Librn., Cornell Univ. Lib.
CORNELL UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
Associate University Librarian
for
Library Information Technologies
(New Position)
The Cornell University Library seeks a dynamic leader to direct information
technology efforts and to coordinate the development of the Cornell
digital library. Cornell University Library (CUL) is one of the dozen
largest academic research libraries in the United States.
Cornell's integrated library system controls over three million
bibliographic records and provides a gateway to a rapidly expand=1Fing
collection of electronic resources. The Library is searching for a
next-generation library management system. CUL is actively incorporating
new technologies to support teaching and research through an electronic
text center, electronic reserves, geographic information systems, digital
exhibits, and numerous electronic refer=1Fence services. The Digital Access
Coalition, administered by CUL, is embarking on the digitiza=1Ftion of over
20,000 objects in the Johnson Museum of Art. The Library also enjoys a
cooperative relationship with Cornell Information Technologies (the center
for computing at Cornell) and the Department of Computer Science, and is a
member of the National Digital Library Federation.
The Associate University Librarian for Library Information Technologies,
one of three AULs reporting to the University Librarian, will be a member
of the senior management team, and will manage nine regular and two
temporary staff, including the Library Technology Department and a new
digital library unit. Successful candidates shall have demonstrated
excellent administrative, planning, leadership, analytic, and communication
skills. In addition, the candidate must have the capacity to view issues
from a broad library and university-wide perspective and to work
effectively with others.
Responsibilities
Assume library-wide responsibility for planning digital library
initiatives, leading in creating innovative, user-responsive electronic
services and resources. Represent CUL at national and international forums
on digital libraries and networked information. Prepare budgets and
monitor expenses for library technology. Collaborate with library staff,
faculty, students, and academic computing colleagues to develop the Cornell
digital library and ensure high quality, responsive, enterprise-wide
electronic library support.
Qualifications
MLS, equivalent, or relevant graduate degree. Knowledge of digital
applications; expertise in converting traditional library collections into
digital formats. Demonstrated leadership/management experience along with
the strong collegial skills necessary for developing collaborative projects
with various campus units. Successful experience working with vendors and
external funding constituents. Demonstrated planning skills. Demonstrated
creativity in the application of emerging technologies, a record of ongoing
professional development, the ability to transform vision into reality, and
a willingness to work in a highly challenging, dynamically evolving,
complex and sometimes ambiguous environment. Experience in establishing
priorities and initiating/implementing new digital projects. Commitment to
excellence in service.
Salary Competitive, based on qualifications
Applications requested by June 15, 1997, but will be accepted until
position is filled.
Apply to:
Ann Dyckman, Director
Library Human Resources
201 Olin Library
Cornell University
Ithaca, New York 14853-5301
Please send cover letter, r=E9sum=E9, and the names, addresses and phone
numbers of three refer=1Fences
Cornell University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
strongly committed to diversity. We value qualified candidates who can
bring to our community a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
Lois A. Bobbett
Library Administration
201 Olin Library
phone: 607/255-5181
fax: 607/255-9346
e-mail: lab3@cornell.edu
