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Position Announcement

daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Public-Access Computer Systems For)
Fri Jul 18 20:43:57 1997

Date: Fri, 18 Jul 1997 11:52:14 -0500
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From: Maggie Rioux <mrioux@Cornelia.whoi.edu>
Subject: Data multimedia librarian position available at MBL/WHOI Library

                    WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTION
                                JOB OPENING
                         Data Multi Media Librarian

                                  Library
                           Announcement #97-07-02

 (This position will be equivalent to an Information Systems Associate I or
                                    II.
      The level will be determined by the qualifications of the chosen
                                candidate.)

SPECIFIC DUTIES PERFORMED:

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director for the WHOI Library
Operations of the MBL/WHOI Library, the Data Multi Media Librarian is
responsible for the scientific data library and specialized technical
collections of maps, audio and visual data in support of the Institution's
Research and Higher Education mission.

   * Recommend policy and procedures and participate in long range planning
     for archiving, retrieval and dissemination of data obtained in the
     research and education activities of WHOI (e.g. oceanographic
     sciences, engineering and geophysical data).

   * Provide reference service for all aspects of ocean sciences, ocean
     engineering, and geophysical data, and provide assistance in the
     acquisition of data archived elsewhere.

   * Be the principal focal person for the archiving, retrieval and
     dissemination of DSV Alvin and Deep Submergence facility data
     consistent with the Institution's responsibilities as operator of this
     national facility.

   * Manage space requirements in support of the Institution's Policies for
     data archiving, retrieval and dissemination of data.

   * Supervise and train assistants, interns, and volunteers engaged in
     providing and supporting services described above.

   * Develop a plan for maintaining the data library holdings in the event
     of a natural disaster and coordinate this with the Institution's
     overall plan in the event of a natural disaster.

   * Perform other duties as the Supervisor, from time to time, may deem.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE DESIRED:

MLS or MA degree in either library science or information systems field
required (for ISA II level); Bachelor's degree in related field or evidence
of specialized information systems skill with related work experience (for
ISA I level). Ability to work independently on multiple projects
simultaneously, and to supervise staff. Extensive computer experience on
multiple platforms such as PCs, Macs, UNIX. Possess a working knowledge of
OCLC, MARC format, AACRII and indexing theory. Knowledge of relational data
bases and related library software. Strong interpersonal and communication
skills a must.

Highly desirable: Experience with digital imaging, map collections and
large-scale metadata projects in the fields of
oceanography/geology/geophysics. Professional experience in a technical
library or work experience in a metadata project. Experience in cartography
and film archive/retrieval. Undergraduate degree in a science related to
oceanography or marine science highly desirable.

SEND RESUME TO:

                           Human Resources Office
                                Box 54ES30
                    Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
                            Woods Hole, MA 02543
                            TEL: (508)289-2210
                             TDD: (508)457-2197

                   An equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.
                      WHOI is a smoke-free workplace.

                       DATE OF POSTING: July 2, 1997

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