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Positions Available
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Public-Access Computer Systems For)
Thu May 22 20:57:12 1997
Date: Thu, 22 May 1997 16:15:47 -0500
From: Public-Access Computer Systems Forum <LIBPACS@UHUPVM1.UH.EDU>
To: PACS-L@LISTSERV.UH.EDU
Reply-To: Public-Access Computer Systems Forum <PACS-L@LISTSERV.UH.EDU>
5 Messages, 313 Lines
1) Support Staff Positions, Case Western Reserve (OH)
2) Coord of Sys Ops/Database Maintenance Libn, U Maryland, Baltimore Co
3) Sales Support Demonstration Spec - Lib Auto, Gaylord Info Serv (NY)
4) Manager, Tech & Auto Services, Princeton Public Library (NJ)
5) College Librarian, Viriginia Tech
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From: Karen Oye <kao3@po.cwru.edu>
Please advise support staff of available new positions; apologies for
duplication from cross-posting.
Case Western Reserve University, a highly-networked campus with a new
$29 million library, is looking for new supervisors for its support
staff. With new focuses on Customer Service, Collection Maintenance,
and the expansion of the student assistant workforce, these jobs work
collaboratively with the Service Desk Supervisor, and report directly
to the Head of Customer Services. Detailed position descriptions are
available from Human Resources; snapshots of postitions follow:
<smaller>Library Assistant IV (Student Assistant Supervisor) -
University Library - SG/8
Primary responsibility for recruiting, hiring, training, evaluating,
supervising student assistant workforce to maintain timely, accurate
information access. Collaborate with Service Desk Supervisor and
Collection Maintenance Supervisor to coordinate, schedule students for
both stack and desk duties.
Use checklists, statistics, performance assessment techniques to
motivate, monitor tasks, improve efficiency, service levels; develop,
maintain student assistant manual. Strong interaction with students as
a supervisor and as a result of high presence in public areas. Personal
duties in assigned areas of 1.2 million-item collection (housed on
compact movable shelving); some routine circulation and information
functions at Main Service Desk; may serve as supervisor in charge
during evening or weekend shifts.
Flexible scheduling preferred. Highly networked, customer-focused
environment requires working knowledge of online library catalogs and
database offerings, WWW tools, and computers. Requires a high school
education, some college strongly preferred; 3 years library experience,
strong supervisory experience required. Excellent interpersonal, oral
communications skills and customer-service orientation a must.
Library Assistant IV (Collection Maintenance Supervisor) - University
Library - SG/8
Primary responsibility for Collection Maintenance standards of 1.2
million items, to ensure accurate, timely information access to library
materials; collection housed on modules of compact movable shelving.
High degree of independence in overseeing modules, collection,
shelf-reading, signage, all operations of daily organization, movement
of materials; responsible for critical thinking, decision-making about
growth needs.
Collaborate with Service Desk and Student Assistant Supervisors to
coordinate, set work priorities, monitor for accountability. Support
all activities with statistics. Some general circulation, information
functions, problem-solving at Main Service Desk. Supervisor of Record
for 5 LAIIIs, collaborate with Service Desk Supervisor.
Highly networked, customer-focused environment requires working
knowledge of library online catalog and database offerings, WWW tools,
computers. Requires high school education, some college strongly
preferred. 3 years library experience and supervisory experience
required. Excellent interpersonal, oral communications skills;
customer-service orientation a must.
In Employment, as in Education, CWRU is committed to affirmative action
and equal opportunity.
Karen Oye
Head of Customer Services
University Library
Case Western Reserve University
11055 Euclid Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44106 -7151
kao3@po.cwru.edu ph: 216 368-5309
fax: 216 368-3669
... Information Service is the Entire Mission ...
http://www.cwru.edu/CWRU/UL/homepage.html
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From: Jonathan LeBreton <lebreton@umbc.edu>
With apologies for any duplication through
cross-posting to several lists:
COORDINATOR OF SYSTEMS OPERATIONS/DATABASE MAINTENANCE LIBRARIAN
The University of Maryland Baltimore County, an honors university serving
11,500 undergraduate and graduate students, seeks an experienced librarian
to manage daily operations of the library's online system (CARL), to
coordinate maintenance of the library's online database, to supervise
staff and students, and to participate in Technical Services management.
Salary $29,000-$32,000, with attractive benefits.
Qualifications: ALA-MLS. Experience in an academic library using an
integrated information management system and experience in database
maintenance highly desired. Supervisory experience preferred. Must
demonstrate understanding of integrated systems, effective communication
skills, and ability to work independently and to organize and complete
projects.
For full consideration, send by July 9, 1997, your letter of application,
rsum, and names of three references to: Jonathan LeBreton, Assistant
Director, Library, University of Maryland Baltimore County, 1000 Hilltop
Circle, Baltimore, Maryland 21250.
UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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\ | Jonathan LeBreton Ass't Director, Library | /
\ | UMBC = University of Maryland Baltimore County | /
\ | "an honors university in Maryland" | /
/ | lebreton@umbc.edu phone 410-455-2356 | \
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From: "Joseph T. Spiegel" <jtspiege@mailbox.syr.edu>
Library Automation Employment Opportunity in Central New York
Sales Support Demonstration Specialists (SSDS) - Library Automation
Interested in leading edge technology and a growth oriented company?
Gaylord Information Systems has recently launched its new distributed
client/server library automation system called Polaris running on the
Windows NT operating system. With the response shown to Polaris from
the larger academics, publics and consortia, we are actively seeking two
full-time employees.
Job Description
The primary focus of this position is to assist field sales staff in
presenting the Polaris software to large public, academic and consortia
prospects. It will require a mastery of the Polaris software
(distributed client/server software running on Windows NT) to be learned
in-house. Working with the field sales and in-house development staff,
the Sales Support Demonstration Specialist will develop appropriate
demonstration scripts, travel on-site, organize the presentation room,
set-up presentation equipment and review presentation material with the
Account Manager. The SSDS would work with Development Staff in learning
the new Polaris functionality and suggesting enhancements to the
software, based on the prospect feedback and individual use. This
position would assist in presenting the Polaris software at various
trade shows both in the booth and in demonstration suites.
This position reports to the Director of Sales.
Requirements
An MLS or MLIS is required and a minimum of 3 years of working
experience in a library is preferable. Comfort with Windows 95 and/or NT
is desirable and an understanding of networking would be beneficial.
Excellent presentation and communication skills, good listening, problem
solving, and ability to think quickly on the spot are highly desired
traits. Ability to adapt presentation style to various market segments.
Ability to learn new software quickly and be able to teach/explain this
new technology to prospects. The applicant should be confident,
enthusiastic, positive, a team player, reliable, enjoy extensive travel
and be able to work under pressure. If this is you, we'd like to hear
from you!
Location: Out of the Syracuse head office with regular travel.
Applications: Qualified candidates should send their resume and cover
letter to:
John Richardson, Director of Sales
Gaylord Information Systems
PO Box 4901, Syracuse, NY 13221
FAX: (315) 457-5883
email: richardson@gaylord.com.
We thank all applicants, however, only those under consideration will be
contacted. All responses will be handled confidentially.
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From: Jacquelyn Thresher <thresher@princeton.lib.nj.us>
This notice is cross posted to the following lists:
LIBRARY, ASIS-L, LIBADMIN, LITA-L, PACS-L, PUBLIB, SLAJOB, LIBJOBS and
WEB4LIB
We apologize for any duplication that may occur.
Please send applications via postal mail or fax only. E-mail
applications will not be accepted.
MANAGER, TECHNICAL & AUTOMATION SERVICES
Exciting and challenging opportunity
to provide technological leadership!
SEARCH RE-OPENED. Progressive, heavily-used and well-supported public
library seeks highly-qualified manager with substantial technical
services and automation experience and expertise to re-structure and
manage technical services department. Also responsible for all aspects
of the selection, installation, implementation and day-to-day operation
of a comprehensive, integrated automated library system. Funds have
been allocated for acquisition of a new system.
REQUIREMENTS: M.L.S. from an ALA-accredited library school. At least 5
years of technical services experience -- does not
need to have been in a public library. Significant supervisory
experience a must; management of an entire technical services department
desirable. Knowledge of technical services operations and national
standards essential. Thorough understanding of and up-to-date
experience with USMARC, OCLC, Dewey, LCSH, and a comprehensive,
integrated automated library system.
ALSO SEEKING: Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability and
willingness to develop and maintain a work environment which maximizes
productivity, operational efficiency, and results in the timely and
cost-effective cataloging and processing of all library materials.
Customer-centered approach to library service. Willingness to keep
current via the professional literature, active participation in
professional associations, state and regional planning and initiatives,
and continuing education.
Starting Salary: $55,000-$65,000. Good benefits.
TO APPLY: Interviews can be arranged during Annual Conference via the
Conference Placement Office. You can also apply via fax or mail.
Please send three references along with
resume to:
Jacquelyn Thresher, Director
Princeton Public Library
65 Witherspoon Street
Princeton, NJ 08542
FAX: (609) 924-7937
Review of applications is on-going and
will continue until the position is filled.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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From: Don Kenney <kenney@vt.edu>
Please post the following ad for College Librarian at University Libraries,
Virginia Tech:
College Librarian for the College of Arts & Sciences, Social Sciences Area.
The College Librarian, a library faculty position, offers faculty and
students in the College of Arts & Sciences, Social Sciences Area, (for more
information see http://www.cas.vt.edu/a&s.html) on-site, intradepartmental,
discipline-related consulting to expand their awareness and use of
information and technological resources, both internal and external to the
University. This faculty position reports to the Head of User Services and
the Principal Bibliographer.
The College Librarian will work with the departments of Political Science,
History, Geography, International Studies, and the Centers for the Study of
Science of Society, Women's Studies, Humanities and Black Studies in the
College to advance the use of computing and information resources in
research and teaching. Responsibilities include assisting faculty with the
use of the World Wide Web technology, collection development, library
instruction, and providing reference service at the main library.
Qualifications: MLS from an ALA-accredited library school. Bachelor's
degree in one of the above fields of study. Two years or more experience in
providing reference liaison work or academic consulting; knowledge of the
information needs of scholars and students in social science fields
primarily in the areas mentioned above. Demonstrated ability to initiate,
plan, and implement effective programs and services. The College Librarian
must have technical competencies and experience in the use of networked
information resources, be resourceful, demonstrate effective instructional
and communication skills, and have a strong client ethic. Preferred:
Advanced degree in a social science discipline.
Salary: Twelve-month faculty appointment; rank and anticipated salary in
$30,000's commensurate with experience and credentials.
Benefits: choice of TIAA/CREF or State of Virginia retirement plan, state
health insurance through Blue-Cross/Blue-Shield, generous sick leave
benefits, 24 days annual leave.
Virginia Tech is the land grant university for the Commonwealth of Virginia
with approximately 23,000 undergraduates and 3,300 graduate students. The
university is located in Blacksburg at the foothills of the Blue Ridge
Mountains accessible to several major metropolitan areas. Additional
information can be found about University Libraries at www.lib.vt.edu.
Virginia Tech has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity and is
an affirmative-action, equal-employment-opportunity employer and encourages
minorities, women and persons with disabilities to apply.
Applications: Send letter of application, resume, and names, addresses and
telephone numbers of at least three references to: Cathy Pillow, Personnel
Services, University Libraries, Virginia Tech, P.O. Box 90001, Blacksburg,
VA 24062-9001. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in
the application process should notify Ms. Pillow. Review of applications
will begin August 15, 1997.
Donald J. Kenney
Associate Dean of Administrative Services
University Libraries
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
540-231-9257
540-231-7808 FAX
