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daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Public-Access Computer Systems For)
Fri Mar 27 20:33:08 1998
Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 14:04:04 -0600
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3 Messages, 317 Lines
1) Electronic Services Librarian, Old Dominion University (VA)
2) Assistant Director for Access & Preservation, Michigan State Univ
3) Data Services Coordinator, Duke University (NC)
From: NANCY MCAULIFFE <nmcaulif@odu.edu>
ELECTRONIC SERVICES LIBRARIAN
ELECTRONIC SERVICES LIBRARIAN. Old Dominion University Library.
Responsibilities: Coordinates electronic services for the Reference &
Research Services department, including identification, selection and
evaluation of electronic resources; CD-ROM installation and
troubleshooting; and software/hardware support for public access to
electronic databases. Designs and implements training, instruction,
and use guides for electronic resources; designs and maintains the
interface for public workstations. Provides library instruction in
the sciences and technology; performs reference desk duties, including
some nights and weekends. Is responsible for collection development
activities in assigned subject areas. Heads the Reference Dept.'s
electronic services team and participates in collaborative library
services, library teams, task forces and committees. This position
reports to the Head of Reference & Research Services. See ODU's web
site for full description: http://www.lib.odu.edu/jobs 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 area offers lively
cultural life, nearby seashore or mountain recreational activities, a
moderate climate and close proximity to an international airport. 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. REQUIRED:
ALA accredited MLS; 2+ years of experience with reference &
instructional services and use of electronic resources; 1+ years'
experience in managing CD-ROM & Internet resources and services;
experience with HTML; excellent analytical and organizational skills;
effective communication skills; demonstrated excellence in
instructional skills. PREFERRED: Educational background or reference
experience in a scientific or technological discipline; experience in
a team-based environment; familiarity with DOS- and Windows-based
CD-ROM products and Windows 95/NT. Deadline: Screening of applicants
will begin on May 8, 1998 and continue until the position is filled.
Candidates selected for interview will be asked to give a 10-15 minute
presentation on a relevant topic. Salary: 31,000 minimum, depending
upon qualifications. Contact: Send a letter of application addressing
your ability to meet position qualifications, resume, and the names,
addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of three references
to: Sandra A. Beehler, Chair, Electronic Services Librarian Search
Committee, Old Dominion University Library, Norfolk, VA 23529-0256;
e-mail: sbeehler@odu.edu; phone (757) 683-4188. 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: Diane Mayers <mayers@MAINLIB3.LIB.MSU.EDU>
> Assistant Director for Access and Preservation, Librarian IV (PRO 280)
> Michigan State University
>
>
> Responsibilities: The Assistant Director for Access and Preservation
> reports to the Director of Libraries and is responsible for the
> leadership and management of the following areas : Special
> Collections, Circulation, Stack Maintenance, Binding Preparation,
> Preservation and Repair. This arrangement is designed to allow the
> successful candidate to coordinate the physical integrity of materials
> throughout the Library. This will include an active role in the
> development, funding and execution of digitizing and other
> preservation initiatives. Serves as a member of the senior management
> team, thereby participating in the overall management of library
> operations.
>
> Qualifications: A Master's of Library Science degree from an ALA
> accredited program; seven years of progressively responsible
> professional experience including management/supervisory experience in
> an academic research library; experience and/or training in
> preservation of print formats; successful experience with grant
> writing; experience in public services; excellent oral and written
> communication skills; ability to work in a dynamic environment and a
> record of professional activity appropriate for appointment to a
> senior management position.
>
> Campus and Libraries: Michigan State University Libraries serve more
> than 2,000 faculty, 32,000 undergraduates and 8,000 graduate and
> professional students on a park-like campus of over 5,000 acres. The
> Main Library and 14 branch libraries have combined holdings of over 4
> million volumes. East Lansing is a community of approximately 50,000
> located adjacent to Lansing, the state capital.
>
> Compensation: Salary negotiable. MSU provides generous fringe
> benefits.
>
> Closing Date: Applicants should send a letter of application, a
> current resume, and names/addresses of three references to Carole S.
> Armstrong, Libraries Human Resources, 100 Main Library, Michigan State
> University, East Lansing, MI 48824-1048 OR fax to (517) 432-3532,
> Attention: Diane Mayers. Applications received prior to May 15th will
> receive priority consideration. Applications will be accepted until
> position is filled.
>
>
>
> **************************
> Diane Mayers
> 100 Main Library
> Human Resources Office
> Michigan State University
> E. Lansing, MI 48824-1048
> telephone (517)432-1362
> fax (517)432-3532
> e-mail: mayers@pilot.msu.edu
> mayers@mainlib3.lib.msu.edu
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From: "John R. Little" <john.little@duke.edu>
This message is being cross posted. Please excuse any=20
duplication. The job posting is also available at=20
<http://www.lib.duke.edu/jobs/profvacs.htm>. =20
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Data Services Coordinator=20
Public Documents and Maps Department
General Description
The Public Documents and Maps Department is a unit the Perkins Library Syst=
em=20
with responsibilities for collection development, public services, technica=
l=20
services, computer equipment and support, and physical maintenance of the=
collection of state, federal and international documents and maps. The Da=
ta=20
Services Coordinator is a member of the Public Documents and Maps team, and=
as=20
resource specialist for data resources (primarily in the social sciences), =
is=20
responsible for acquisition and processing of, and providing access to thes=
e=20
materials; administering the department's Web pages and online services an=
d=20
representing the department on related committees; providing high quality=
reference assistance; conducting bibliographic instruction and staff train=
ing=20
related to the department's collections and services; and serving as the=20
department's liaison to relevant committees and groups. The position super=
vises=20
one staff member and reports to the Head, Public Documents and Maps Departm=
ent.
Responsibilities
1. Serves as resource specialist for data resources primarily in electroni=
c=20
form. Develops, implements and reviews collection policies for data resour=
ces=20
in consultation with department head and team members, other resource=20
specialists, the library administration, and the University community. =20
Identifies and cooperates with other data providers within Duke University,=
TRLN, the Research Triangle and nationally. Provides individual assistance=
to=20
library users in locating and extracting data and has primary responsibilit=
y for=20
remote dissemination of data via the World Wide Web. Provides instruction =
and=20
training in data location and retrieval to Duke faculty, students and staff=
Supervises one staff member (computer technician).
2. Provides reference service at the department's public service desk,=20
including evening and weekend hours as well as on-call duty for selected=20
weekends. Serves as primary resource person for data materials. Trains an=
d=20
assists staff in providing reference assistance for data materials in all=
formats. Serves as back-up during time of peak demand for reference servic=
e. =20
Works with team members to ensure the provision of quality reference assist=
ance=20
to users and to continually evaluate the department's reference collection,=
with=20
particular emphasis on data resources in all formats, to ensure that holdin=
gs=20
meet user needs.
3. Coordinates design and development of Public Documents and Maps Departm=
ent=20
Web pages. Works with team members to provide an attractive and useful We=
b=20
presence. Represents the department on the Web Interface Team.
4. Responsible for coordinating the selection and purchase of online
services=20
unique to the department in consultation with department's other librarians=
Serves as department's representative to the Electronic Access Committee an=
d to=20
the Library Information Systems Department.
5. Collaborates with Duke librarians, faculty, and students to encourage f=
ull=20
use of the department's resources. This includes staff training programs,=
library instruction, and classroom presentations for faculty and students a=
s=20
well as preparation of bibliographies, guides, displays, homepages, and oth=
er=20
user aids.
6. Participates in professional activities at the state and national leve=
ls=20
that enhance the development and use of data resources and the documents an=
d=20
maps collections at Duke.
7. Other duties as appropriate and mutually agreed upon.
Qualifications
Required: master's degree from an ALA-accredited program; minimum of two ye=
ars=20
experience with government documents or data services; demonstrated knowled=
ge of=20
and experience with electronic information resources; demonstrated commitme=
nt to=20
public service; working knowledge of DOS and Windows computer environments =
and=20
of HTML. Must be flexible and a self-starter, possess excellent teaching a=
nd=20
oral and written communication skills, and have the ability to be an=20
enthusiastic participant in a team-oriented environment. Desirable: exper=
ience=20
with SAS or SPSS and Extract data retrieval systems; supervisory experience=
Salary and Benefits
Salary dependent upon qualifications and experience, $32,000 minimum. =20
Comprehensive benefits package includes 20 days vacation, 3 personal days, =
11=20
holidays, 12 days sick leave; health, disability and life insurance; retire=
ment=20
plan options; educational assistance and tuition grants.
Environment
Duke University was created in 1924 by James Buchanan Duke through the=20
provisions establishing the family philanthropic foundation, The Duke Endow=
ment,=20
of which Trinity College was the principal beneficiary. The Dukes had long=
supported Trinity College which traced its origins to a school founded in 1=
838=20
and renamed in 1859 when it affiliated with the Methodist Church. As a res=
ult=20
of the Duke gift, Trinity underwent physical and academic expansion into Du=
ke=20
University.
Recent decades have seen Duke realize its founder's aspirations to become a=
major center of learning. The Duke University Medical Center has achieved=
international prominence, and many Duke schools and departments are consist=
ently=20
ranked among the nation's best. The university frequently wins attention f=
or=20
its research achievements and academic innovations, and its faculty is ofte=
n=20
called upon to provide leaders for national and international academic and=
professional organizations. Duke continues to work to honor its founder's=
charge to attain "a place of real leadership in the educational world." Th=
e=20
University community includes 11,535 students, 2,073 faculty and 18,500=20
employees.
The libraries of Duke University consist of the William R. Perkins Library =
and=20
its seven branches on campus: Biological and Environmental Sciences, Chemi=
stry,=20
Lilly, Engineering, Music, Math-Physics, and Rare Book, Manuscript and Spec=
ial=20
Collections; the Pearse Memorial Library at the Duke Marine Laboratory in=
Beaufort; and the independently administered libraries of Divinity, Law,=20
Medicine and Business (Fuqua). Duke's library holdings of 4.6 million volu=
mes,=20
eleven million manuscripts and over two million public documents are the ei=
ghth=20
largest among private universities in the United States. Duke is a member =
of=20
the Triangle Research Libraries Network which promotes collaboration regard=
ing=20
information resources, information technology and human resources with the=
libraries of the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, North Carolina=
Central University and North Carolina State University.
Duke University and Durham are located in the Research Triangle, a region w=
hich=20
encompasses one of the nation's premier concentrations of academic, corpora=
te=20
and public research. The Triangle region is rated among the most desirable=
areas in North America to live and work, and Durham was recently identified=
by=20
the Utne Reader as one of the ten most enlightened towns in America.
Deadline
Review of applications will begin in early April and continue until the pos=
ition=20
is filled.
Application
Send cover letter, detailed resum=82 and the names, addresses and telephone=
numbers of three references to: Sharon A. Sullivan, Director, Personnel=20
Services, Perkins Library, Box 90194, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708.
Duke University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The=
Perkins Library System has a strong commitment to Affirmative Action and is=
actively seeking to increase the racial and ethnic diversity of our staff.
