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Systems Librarian Position (MO)
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Thu May 8 20:21:33 1997
Date: Thu, 08 May 1997 18:01:18 -0500
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From: "Neosha A. Mackey" <nam756f@vma.smsu.edu>
Subject: Systems Librarian Position
Southwest Missouri State University
University Libraries
Head, Library Systems Office
Assistant or Associate Professor
Position is available immediately.
Coordinates planning and development of a broad spectrum of library
technologies and systems. Provides leadership and creativity for new
initiatives related to operations and service. Continues the planning
and implementation of library automation. Coordinates installation and
maintenance of all library hardware/software. Trains library employees in
the use of hardware/software. Serves as liaison with University Computer
Services, state wide organizations and library automation vendors.
Supervises 2 full-time employees. Must meet faculty requirements for
librarianship, professional development, research, and service including
teaching in the library science program and participation in other
appropriate library activities. Reports to Dean of Library Services.
REQUIRED: ALA accredited MLS. 3 years professional experience with a
variety of library systems. Ability to communicate effectively with both
technical and non-technical audiences. Demonstrated leadership
capabilities, management and supervisory skills. Demonstrated technical
knowledge of client/server and desktop computing. Evidence of strong
commitment to responsive service.
PREFERRED: Degree in computer-related area. Experience with a variety of
library systems including OCLC, Ariel, Ameritech LMS. Academic library
experience. Experience with different computer platforms including
Macintosh, Windows, UNIX, Mainframe. Demonstrated knowledge and use of a
variety of statistical, word-processing, database, and communication (WWW,
e-mail, visual) software packages.
Negotiable; $40,000 minimum for 12 months. 20 days vacation, standard
holidays, sick leave. Tenure track faculty appointment in the Southwest
Missouri State University Department of Library Science. Rank dependent
upon qualifications. Comprehensive insurance including health, dental and
life; State retirement; tuition benefits.
Southwest Missouri State University is the second largest public university
in Missouri with 17,000 students and more than 650 faculty. Springfield is
Missouri's third largest city, with a metropolitan population of 250,000 nd
an average cost of living for 1996 of 92.6. For more information, see our
Web site at http://www.smsu.edu/contrib/library/mep/ or direct any
questions to Charlotte Dugan, Chair, Search Committee at
cad315f@vma.smsu.edu.
Send letter of application, resume, and names of three references with
addresses and telephone numbers to:
Head, Library Systems Office Search Committee
Meyer Library
901 S. National #175
Southwest Missouri State University
Springfield MO 65804-0095
Consideration of applications will begin June 9, 1997, and continue until
position is filled.
SMSU is an AA/EOE Employer
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Neosha A. Mackey
Associate Dean of Library Services
Duane G. Meyer Library #175
901 South National Avenue
Springfield, MO 65804-0095
(417) 836-4525 Fax:(417) 836-4764
Internet:nam756f@vma.smsu.edu
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