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Fri Jan 9 20:29:17 1998
Date: Fri, 09 Jan 1998 18:06:04 -0600
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1) Technical Reference Librarian, New Jersey Institute of Technology
2) Librarian I, County of Los Angeles Public Library
3) Scientific Information Specialist, Monsanto Company (MO)
4) Instructional Services Coordinator, National University (CA)
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Technical Reference Librarian - New Jersey Institute of Technology
Reports to the University Librarian and works with and on empowered teams
in sharing assignments and duties. Responsible for performing
professional reference desk duty, preparing and presenting library
orientations, instructing library users, conducting library and open house
tours, selecting and developing print and non-print material collection
and databases, performing literature searching and analysis, interviewing
and responding to library users, promoting library services, meeting with
individual faculty, making faculty group technical presentations,
participating in academic department meetings, coordinating library
service delivery, monitoring professional trends and developments,
recommending new and improved services, and satisfying student, faculty,
and staff library needs. Acts as liaison with designated academic
departments (May be changed as necessary). Includes some evening and
occasional weekend work.
Minimum Criteria:
1. Masters in Library or Information Science (ALA Accredited)
2. Significant and excellent reference service experience.
3. Knowledge and experience in one or more scientific and technical
disciplines taught at NJIT, [especially computer science and electrical
engineering].
4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
5. Excellent interpersonal skills
6. Public service oriented; maintains comfortable professional
relationship with library faculty, students, staff, colleagues, and
administrators.
7. Excellent computer skills (DOS, Windows, Windows95), including word
processing (e.g. MS Word), spreadsheets (e.g. MS Excel) and databases
(e.g. MS Access).
8. Excellent searching skills on integrated library system (e.g. all
modules-DRA), engineering and technology related databases (e.g. INSPEC
and CompendexWeb, Applied Science and Technology Index, Chemical
Abstracts, UnCover, UMI BPO, and other full text systems.
9. Extensive Internet, and Web searching experience
10. Keeps professionally current.
Preferred:
1. Bachelor's and/or second Masters degree in appropriate technical
disciplines (such as [computer science or electrical engineering]
2. Technical and scientific knowledge and experience in science and
technology library.
3. Successful professional academic library experience.
4. HTML and Web authoring skills and experience.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
Percentages and duties are only illustrative and may change as needed.
30% General Reference Services
Reference desk duty including literature searching and analysis, and
interviewing, assisting and responding to library users, promoting library
services.
25% Liaison: Primary Contact Point to [the Computer Science and Electrical
Engineering Departments]
Meets and consults regularly with individual faculty, makes faculty group
technical presentations, participates in designated academic department
meetings, monitors professional developments, recommends new and improved
services, and satisfies student, faculty, and staff library needs. Acts
as liaison to selected academic departments.
20% Selects and Develops Print and Non-Print Library Collections &
Resources.
Consults and seeks recommendations regularly with individual
faculty and other users to determine their published document needs.
Selects documents for purchase in designated areas and recommends
purchases in other areas.
15% Participates Effectively on Library Teams
Recommends and performs new services, trains other staff, maintains area
of expertise professionally needed by teams, keeps abreast of library
trends, and otherwise participates as required by library team.
10% Library Orientations, Instruction, Tours and Other Duties as
Required.
To apply for this position, please send a letter of application,
resume, and names, addresses and phone numbers of 4 references to:
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Personnel Box TRL-L
University Heights
Newark, NJ 07102-1982
Equal Opportunity Employer
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This message has been posted to multiple listings. Please excuse the
duplication.
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
AN ACTIVE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
LIBRARIAN I
The County of Los Angeles Public Library is one of the nation#s five
largest metropolitan public library systems with 88 libraries that service
communities and institutions covering almost 3,100 square miles. Its
extensive collection takes many forms, providing diverse resources,
current materials and the latest in technology to satisfy the public#s #need
to know#.
The Library provides staff the opportunity to work with rich collections in
a variety of formats. Many types of career opportunities are also
provided, creating possibilities to explore a variety of specialties and the
challenges of differing communities. The Library has an ongoing need
for Audio-Visual, Children#s, Government Services, Reference Services
and Technical Services Librarians.
ALL POSITIONS ARE OPEN TO QUALIFIED MEN AND WOMEN.
PURSUANT TO THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) OF
1990. DISABLED PERSONS WHO BELIEVE THEY NEED REASONABLE
ACCOMMODATION, OR HELP IN ORDER TO APPLY FOR A POSITION,
MAY CONTACT THE LIBRARY#S ADA COORDINATOR AT (562)
940-8431. DEAF APPLICANTS WITH TELEPHONE-TELETYPE EQUIPMENT
MAY LEAVE TYPEWRITTEN MESSAGES BY CALLING (562) 940-8477.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: To schedule an examination
appointment and obtain application forms, contact Brenda LaFave or
Penny Torres at (562) 940-8434, Monday through Friday, between
10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Examinations will be conducted at the County
of Los Angeles Public Library Headquarters, located at 7400 East
Imperial Highway, Room 223, Downey, California, 90242. This
examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. The
next examinations are scheduled on January 9, February 13, March
13, and April 17, 1998.
Salary: $2,715 - $3,362
Exam No: Q8334P
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: A Master of
Library Science degree -or- completion of 36 graduate quarter units in a
library science curriculum leading to a Master of Library Science degree.
LICENSE: A California Class "3" Driver's License may be required.
REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: Persons who are successful in this
examination but who do not have a Master of Library Science degree will
be withheld from the eligible list until this degree is obtained.
ELIGIBLE LIST INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a
passing grade on the examination will be added to the eligible list and,
unless appointed, will appear in the order of their score group for a
period of at least four (4) months following the date of eligibility. No
person may compete in this examination more than once every four (4)
months.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
-Must be able to retrieve and place books and materials on high shelves
at maximum of 90" above the floor and place and retrieve items on floor
level shelves in order to weed shelves and locate collection materials.
-Must be able to use Automated Circulation System computer terminals
and other computer generated equipment; input data into a computer
terminal; and use telephone equipment.
-Extensive public and telephone contact requiring good communication
skills. Employees must exhibit a positive and friendly service approach
when dealing with customers.
-Must be able to travel to locations throughout Los Angeles County to
attend meetings, training sessions, and conduct specific assignments.
-Must be able to operate audio-visual equipment, photocopy machines,
microfilm/microfiche reader printers and other equipment.
-Must be able to prepare various reports.
VACANCY INFORMATION: The resulting eligible list for this examination
will be used to fill permanent positions at facilities throughout the County
of Los Angeles.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION: This examination will consist of an
interview covering training, experience, personal fitness and general
ability to perform the duties of the position weighted 100%.
Candidates claiming Veterans Credit must present a copy of their
honorable discharge or Certificate of Service (DD214) at the time of filing.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION: It is to your
advantage to fill out your application completely and correctly so that you
receive full credit for your related education and experience. If your
application is incomplete, it may be rejected at any stage of the selection
process. In addition, please submit a resume of your education and
experience and proof of a Master of Library Science Degree with your
application. IT IS THE APPLICANT#S RESPONSIBILITY TO FILL OUT
THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY, LEGIBLY AND CORRECTLY
BEFORE SUBMITTING IT.
Successful candidates must complete a background investigation,
including a fingerprint search. Examples of disqualifying factors may
include:
-Any felony conviction
-Job related misdemeanor convictions
-Certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic
violations
The Public Library does not discriminate against applicants with
disabilities. If an applicant wishes special arrangements to accommodate
an impairment, the applicant should contact the Department#s ADA
Coordinator at (562) 940-8431 at least one week prior to the scheduled
examination.
EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENTATION: Immigration law requires that all
persons hired after
November 6, 1986, are required to present original documents to the
County which show satisfactory proof of: 1) Identity and 2) U.S.
Citizenship or a legal right to work permanently in the United States.
ALL CANDIDATES WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE POSITIVE
IDENTIFICATION BEFORE BEING ADMITTED TO THIS EXAMINATIONS.
PLEASE BRING TO THE EXAMINATION A VALID DRIVER#S LICENSE OR
ANOTHER FORM OF VALID IDENTIFICATION WHICH HAS YOUR
PHOTOGRAPH AND SIGNATURE (SCHOOL OR BUSINESS I.D. CARD,
BUILDING PASS, PROFESSIONAL LICENSE, VALID PASSPORT, ETC.).
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duplication.
Monsanto Life Sciences Company is a global company committed to=20=
developing solutions for a sustainable planet - from agricultural=20=
biotechnology to pharmaceuticals to food ingredients and beyond. =
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group, Monsanto Information Resources and Services (MIRS), is look=
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for a dynamic and resourceful professional to join the St. Louis t=
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as a:
Scientific Information Specialist
MIRS is a cross-functional team-based organization where each memb=
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is responsible for customer service, marketing, and training. The=
professional who is selected for this position will consult and ad=
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the world-wide Monsanto user community,
provide research services using scientific and technical informati=
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databases, and
participate as a team member in the daily operations of an active=20=
information center.
Qualified applicants should have an M.L.S. degree from an ALA=20
accredited program and a minimum of 4 years appropriate experience=
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a corporate or academic scientific library/information center. A=20=
degree in a biological, chemical, or health sciences discipline is=
required. Excellent oral and written communication skills are als=
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required.
Applicants should possess:
=b7 the ability to actively seek and partner with clients to deliv=
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information and develop information solutions, work on Monsanto=20=
project teams, market MIRS services and products, and develop and=20=
provide training and presentations;
=b7 extensive experience in the development of scientific search=20=
strategies and execution on STN, Dialog, and other vendors' online=
databases including stand-alone and networked databases;
=b7 excellent knowledge of scientific information resources, tools=
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delivery;
=b7 knowledge of integrated online library systems, and client/ser=
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applications;
=b7 an understanding of library/information center operations;
=b7 strong leadership, planning, organizational, evaluative and=20=
interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team-based=20
environment;
=b7 a desire to engage in professional and personal development=20=
opportunities.
Monsanto offers a highly competitive salary and a generous benefit=
plan. Interested parties should send a copy of their resume with=20=
salary history and the names and addresses of three references to:=
Mark H. Williams, Monsanto Company, Mail Zone R2B, 800 Lindbergh=20=
Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63167. EEO/AA Employer. M/F/D/V.
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POSITION: INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES COORDINATOR
DEPARTMENT: Library
LOCATION: Mission Valley
FUNCTIONAL AREA: Academic/Student Support - E
STARTING SALARY: $27,400
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
PRIMARY
RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for development, implementation,
coordination and evaluation of system-wide training and instruction to
faculty, students, and staff in current information literacy and
technology. Involves some travel, valid driver's licence required.
EDUCATION: Masters of Library Science from ALA-accredited program or
equivalent experience.
QUALIFICATIONS: Two years of experience in an academic library, providing
reference and bibliographic instruction to adults. Experience with
automated library systems and electronic reference searches, writing and
producing instruction materials.
SPECIAL SKILLS: Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability
to provide instruction. Experience with HTML and Internet access to
vendor products. Ability to travel and maintain a flexible work schedule.
Creativity and diplomacy in developing instructional programs involving
faculty collaboration.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: For consideration, please submit resume with
salary history to: J. Steever, HUMAN RESOURCES, National University, 11255
N. Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037-1011
PLEASE NOTE: INTERVIEW TRAVEL FUNDS ARE NOT AVAILABLE
DEADLINE for Application is January 28, 1998
National University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, women and minorities
are encouraged to apply.
