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Positions Available Part I
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Public-Access Computer Systems For)
Mon Mar 23 21:41:52 1998
Date: Mon, 23 Mar 1998 18:40:10 -0600
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7 Messages, 485 Lines
1) Resource Sharing Librarian, Baylor University (TX)
2) Networked Information Services Libn, Univ of North Carolina
3) Systems Librarian, Louisiana Tech University
4) Electronic Access Public Services Libn, U of Wisconsin Oshkosh
5) Science Reference Librarian, Hunter College (NY)
6) Cataloging Services, Old Dominion University (VA)
7) Head, Music Library, Southwester Missouri State University
From: "Billie R. Peterson" <PETERSONB@baylor.edu>
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Please excuse any duplicate postings.
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BAYLOR UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
Resource Sharing Librarian
Position Description: =20
The Baylor University Libraries <URL http://diogenes.baylor.edu/Libra=
ry>=20
seek an innovative Resource Sharing Librarian to supervise the=20
Libraries=D5 Resource Sharing Unit (formerly, Interlibrary=20
Loan/Document Delivery). The librarian will report to the Head, Libr=
ary=20
Outreach Services. S/he will manage a unit with 5 FTE staff and 5=
student assistants which processed 37,368 transactions during 1996/97=
Responsibilities include the administration of and participation in t=
he=20
unit=D5s daily operations; and, in consultation with the Head, Librar=
y=20
Outreach Services, the establishment of goals and priorities for the=
unit. The librarian will work with other library faculty to develop =
and=20
explore new services and technologies for resource sharing including=
=20
service to distance education students. The librarian will represent=
Baylor at local, regional, and national meetings and consortial meeti=
ngs,=20
including Big Twelve Plus and TexShare. The librarian will also serv=
e=20
on University and library committees as appointed. Baylor University=
is located in Waco, TX=20
<URL: http://www.baylor.edu/people/Waco_Resources.html>, a community=
of 105,000 located halfway between Dallas/Fort Worth and Austin.
Qualifications: =20
ALA-accredited MLS; experience with interlibrary loan, commercial=
document delivery services, OCLC, and online catalogs; experience wit=
h=20
the evaluation, installation, and instruction in use of related=20
software; demonstrated speaking, writing, and interpersonal skills;=
commitment to scholarly and professional activities; ability to adopt=
and manage new technologies; and experience in supervision and=20
training. Highly desired are post-MLS professional library experienc=
e;=20
and evidence of creativity and initiative.
Rank/Salary:=20
Assistant Professor/ $30,000+ (dependent on experience) for 12 months=
tenure-track. Librarians have 20 vacation days and a standard packag=
e=20
of fringe benefits.
To apply:=20
Send letter of application and resume to: Billie Peterson, chair,=
Resource Sharing Search Committee, Baylor University Libraries,=20
PO Box 97148, Waco, TX 76798-7148. Applications received by June 1,=
1998 will receive priority consideration.
Baylor is a Baptist university affiliated with the Baptist General=
Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment=20
Opportunity Employer, Baylor encourages minorities, women, veterans,=
and persons with disabilities to apply.
_ _ _
| \ | \ | \ Billie Peterson=09=09 Voice: (254) 710-2344
|_/ |_/ |_/ Moody Memorial Library=09 FAX: (254) 752-5332
| \ |\ | Baylor University Internet: petersonb@baylo=
r.edu
|_/ | \ | Waco, TX 76798-7143
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From: Tim Bucknall <tim_bucknall@uncg.edu>
Jackson Library at The University of North Carolina at
Greensboro, a Doctoral I university, is seeking
applications and nominations for Networked Information
Services Librarian. Our 190-acre campus is located one mile
from the center of Greensboro, a city of more than 200,000.
The University has more than 700 budgeted FTE faculty
positions and FTE enrollments of more than 12,000. Learn
more about the Library and University at www.uncg.edu
NETWORKED INFORMATION SERVICES LIBRARIAN
Responsibilities: Reporting to the Electronic Information
Resources Librarian, this position will provide instruction
and training in the use of networked electronic resources;
assist in the maintenance of library web pages and in the
development and delivery of new library services via the
web; and help explore and develop promising new
technologies and electronic services.
Required Qualifications: extensive experience with PC's and
Windows 95, and electronic/networked resources; a strong
record of web page design and content development; an in-
depth understanding of a wide range of computer hardware,
software, and applications.
Preferred Qualifications: experience with NetWare 4 and UNIX
administration; familiarity with Java, CGI scripting, Perl,
and DCL; a basic knowledge of multiple operating systems,
including Macintosh, VMS, UNIX, Windows 3.1, Windows 95,
and NT; teaching or instructional experience; experience
in an academic library (or equivalent related experience
and/or training).
Minimum salary: $28,000, commensurate with qualifications
and experience.
This position is a twelve-month, tenure-track library
faculty position and is available immediately. Requires
ALA-accredited MLS. Excellent written, oral, and
interpersonal communication skills; and demonstrated
professional achievement, service, and scholarly/creative
activity are required for reappointment and tenure.
Standard state benefits include state or TIAA/CREF
retirement plans.
Send application letters addressing qualifications, resumes,
and names of three current references to Ms. Sylvia
Lippard, Search Committee, Jackson Library, UNCG, PO Box
26175, Greensboro, NC 27402-6175. Preference will be given
to applications received by March 30; position will remain
open until filled. EEO/AA:W/M/V/D
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Tim Bucknall
tim_bucknall@uncg.edu
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From: "Michael A. DiCarlo" <MIKED@LaTech.Edu>
Please excuse duplicate postings. This is a reposting of this job.
Systems Librarian
Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS desired; experience with library automation
and computers, including technology experience--HTML (Web),
Novell (CNA certification), LANS, WANS; demonstrated ability
to work with technical aspects of computer software and
hardware; a strong commitment to library service; excellent
interpersonal and public relations skills; superior oral and
written skills; a real-people person; willing to be flexible.
Duties: Oversee electronic services and provide continuity for staff
and patrons; work with NOTIS and other computer programs;
10% of time involved with cataloging of library materials;
evaluate the potential of technologies as they apply to the
library. Some night and weekend duty. Added responsibilities
as assigned by the director.
Faculty status: Assistant Professor; tenure track, 12 month position.
Salary $32,000.
Application: Send letter of application with resume, names, address,
and phone numbers of three professional references to:
Mr. Fred Hamilton
Chair, Systems Librarian
Prescott Memorial Library
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA 71272
Ph:(318)257-3783, Fax:(318)257-2447
Email: FREDH@LATECH.EDU
Appointment is expected
on or after July 1, 1998 for Systems Librarian.
Louisiana Tech University is an equal opportunity employer.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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From: Sarah Neises <neises@vaxa.cis.uwosh.edu>
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN OSHKOSH
PUBLIC SERVICES LIBRARIAN: ELECTRONIC ACCESS
Forrest R. Polk Library invites applications for the position of Publ=
ic
Services Librarian: Electronic Access. Under the direction of the Ass=
istant
Director for Public Services, provides leadership and vision in explo=
ring,
designing, and implementing innovative electronic library services,
collections, and programs. Performs other Public Services duties suc=
h as
instruction, reference, and collection development.
The successful candidate will play a key role in exploring, developin=
g,
planning, and implementing new electronic services, collections, and
programs as a member of the library=92s electronic access working gro=
up.
Provide instruction for university students, faculty, and staff in
traditional library resources, electronic resources, and related
information technologies. Create user guides and documentation. Per=
form
general reference duties and work a schedule including selected night=
s and
weekends. Participate in the library=92s collection development prog=
ram and
provide expert assistance to the collection development coordinator i=
n
developing the library=92s electronic resources. Work cooperatively =
with
librarians and staff in designing Public Services=92 policies and pr=
ograms.
Participate in library and campus-wide committees and other activitie=
s
related to information technology. Continue professional growth and
service through one or more of the following: publication, profession=
al
association activities, continuing education, or other relevant activ=
ities.
Required qualifications: Master=92s degree from an ALA accredited sc=
hool of
library or information science. Substantial knowledge related to the
Internet, HTML, electronic resources, and microcomputer applications.
Demonstrated understanding of computer hardware, network, and
telecommunication issues as they relate to current and future library
services, and the ability to work with IT professionals in providing
library services. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Commitment to high quality library public service. Flexibility,
enthusiasm, and high energy. Ability to work effectively with librar=
y
patrons and colleagues. =20
Preferred qualifications: Two years of academic library experience.
Reference and/or instructional experience in an academic library. A =
second
master=92s degree or other advanced degree.
This is a continuing academic staff appointment at the Associate Acad=
emic
Librarian or Academic Librarian level. Salary range is $30,636 to $4=
2,000
depending on qualifications and experience with an excellent benefits=
package.
The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is an equal opportunity/affirmati=
ve
action employer. Minorities are encouraged to apply. Send letter of
application, resume, and the names and current telephone numbers of t=
hree
references to: Chair, Electronic Access Librarian Screening Committee=
, c/o
Assistant Vice Chancellor=92s Office, Information Technology Division=
,
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, 800 Algoma Blvd., Oshkosh, WI 54901.
Application deadline: May 15, 1998.
Learn more about the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh by visiting its =
home
page at=20
http://www.uwosh.edu/=20
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From: Danise Hoover <dhoover@shiva.hunter.cuny.edu>
This message is being sent to several lists. Please excuse duplication.
SCIENCE/REFERENCE LIBRARIAN
Instructor or Assistant Professor
Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Head of Reference,
participate in general and specialized reference service, online
searching, general and specialized instruction, and collection
development; serve as faculty liaison with departments of
Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Mathematics, and Physics; assist patrons
in use of OPAC, CD-ROM's, online services, and the Internet/WWW; develop
instructional publications in various formats.
Qualifications: required: MLS or its equivalent from an ALA-accredited
library school, plus Bachelor's or additional Master's degree in on of
the sciences, or equivalent experience. (Doctorate or additional
Master's degree required for the rank of Assistant Professor and for tenure.)
Highly desirable: experience in academic science reference, electronic
resources, online searching, bibliographic instruction, and collection
development; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability
to meet requirements for promotion/tenure.
Salary: $29,694-$35,862, commensurate with experience and
qualifications. Liberal fringe benefits. 35-hour, 5-day work week,
including some evening and/or weekend hours.
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 undergraduate, 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-ROMs, and
microforms. The library resources of Hunter College are available
through CUNY+, an automated library system, which provides access to all
CUNY library collections.
Send resume and three professional references by April 30, 1998 to
Dr. Louise S. Sherby, Chief Librarian
Hunter College Libraries
695 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10021
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/IRCA/AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES
ACT EMPLOYER
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From: FRANCES MCCRAW <fmccraw@odu.edu>
This position vacancy is being cross-posted.
OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY
CATALOGING SERVICES LIBRARIAN
Old Dominion University Library invites applications and nominations
for the position of Cataloging Services Librarian. The Cataloging
Services Librarian will bring vision and energy to managing the
operations of the Cataloging Services Unit which is responsible for
both original and copy cataloging, and catalog maintenance of
materials in all formats including government publications.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Personnel management of one librarian, five
classified staff and student assistants. Establishes the goals,
standards, policies and procedures for effectively organizing and
providing intellectual access to the library=92s collections and
information resources. Manages the unit to produce timely and high
quality cataloging. Provides a challenging and supportive work
environment. Incumbent will participate in collection development
activities and in staffing public services desk.
QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Master=92s Degree in Library Science from
an ALA-accredited library School. Minimum of 3 years experience in a
cataloging setting including supervisory experience. Experience with
OCLC or another bibliographic utility; experience with AACR2R; USMARC
formats; LCSH; LC classification and with integrated library systems.
Excellent oral and written interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills. Demonstrated
planning, managerial and supervisory skills.
Preferred: Experience with government publications, awareness of new
technologies, knowledge of HTML, SGML, Innovative Interfaces, foreign
languages.
LIBRARY: Old Dominion University, a publicly supported, urban,
research university with 600 faculty members and an enrollment of
17,400 students, is located in Norfolk, the center of Tidewater
Virginia. The Library has a staff of 26 librarians and 46 support
staff, with collections of 700,000 volumes and 6,500 current
subscriptions. A building expansion of 76,000 s.f. has just been
completed.
SALARY and BENEFITS: Minimum $ 33,000 Good benefits package.
DEADLINE: Screening of applications will begin on April 13, 1998.
Applications received by that date will receive first consideration.
CONTACT: Applicants should send resume, cover letter and the names,
addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of 3 references to:
Dr. Carole Kiehl, Chair, Cataloging Librarian Search Committee, Old
Dominion University, University Library, Norfolk, VA. 23529-0256,
email ckiehl@odu.edu, 757/683-4153 or 683-4141, Fax: 757/683-5767.
(For full details see http://www.lib.odu.edu/jobs)
Old Dominion University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
employer and requires compliance with the Immigration Reform and
Control Act of 1986.
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From: "Neosha A. Mackey" <nam756f@vma.smsu.edu>
Position Announcement
POSITION:
Head, Music Library
Assistant or Associate Professor
AVAILABLE:
August 17, 1998, or sooner
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Administers operations, including audio lab, of the Music branch
library. Supervises one library assistant and student staff. Provides
public service and communicates with Music Department personnel in the
continuing development of the music collection which includes reference,
books, periodicals and non-book formats. Visibility in the local arts
community. Provides leadership in future developments of music library
which may include relocation and expansion. Must meet faculty
requirements for
librarianship, professional development, research, and service including
teaching in the library science program (and possibly graduate music
courses) and participation in other appropriate library activities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED: MLS from an ALA-accredited program. Substantial academic
course work in music. Excellent leadership, supervisory and
interpersonal skills. Experience with various music software. 3 years
professional library experience.
PREFERRED: Degree in music. Working knowledge of Romance languages and
German. Active participation in Music Library Association.
SALARY AND RANK:
Negotiable; $30,000 minimum for 9 months. Summer appointment usually
available at up to 1/5 additional salary. 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.
THE LIBRARY & CAMPUS:
The SMSU Libraries contain over one and one-half million items
consisting of over 640,000 volumes; 831,000 documents; over 4,800
serials; 185,500 maps; and significant audio-visual, curriculum, and
microform collections. A staff of twenty-two librarians and
thirty-seven support staff serve the needs of the university community.
The Library uses the Ameritech LMS (NOTIS) and a wide range of Internet,
WEB and CD-ROM products. The Libraries are planning a major addition and
renovation which will incorporate state-of-the-art technology with
completion expected by 2000. 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 metropolitan population of 296,000 and an average cost of living
index of 92.6. For more information, see our Web site at
www.smsu.edu/contrib/library/mep/
APPLY TO:
Send letter of application, resume, transcripts and names of four
references with addresses and telephone numbers by April 20, 1998 to:
Karen M. Letarte
Head, Music Librarian Search Committee
Meyer Library
901 S. National
Southwest Missouri State University
Springfield MO 65804-0095
Southwest Missouri State University is a community of people with
respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and
equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict nondiscrimination
policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and
students. In addition, in accord with federal law and applicable
Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, relation, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability,
or veteran status in employment or in any program or activity offered or
sponsored by the University. The University maintains a grievance
procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes
he or she has been discriminated against. Southwest Missouri State
University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Inquiries concerning the grievance procedure, Affirmative Action Plan,
or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines should be
addressed to Melissa Manning, Affirmative Action Officer, Office of
Human Resources, Carrington Hall 128, 901 South National, Springfield,
Missouri 65804, (417) 836-4253.
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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
E-mail: nam756f@vma.smsu.edu
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