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Position Announcements
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Date: Mon, 06 Apr 1998 14:03:42 -0500
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1) Systems Librarian; Portland State U. (OR)
2) Librarian I; County of Los Angeles Public Lib. (CA)
3) Systems Librarian for Networked Service Integration;
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
4) Systems Librarian for Microcomputers and Networking;
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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From: Christof Galli <bvcg@odin.cc.pdx.edu>
Subject: Position Announcement: Systems Librarian (Portland, OR)
Applications are being accepted for one (1) position at the Branford
Price Millar Library, Portland State University:
Title/Rank/Appointment: Systems Librarian, Assistant Professor, 12
month, tenure-track appointment
Responsibilities and Duties: The Systems Librarian is responsible for
the planning, development, management, and operation of the Library's
computer systems. The position reports to the Director of the Library.
In cooperation with the other departments in the Library and with Campus
offices, committees, and departments, the position will provide leadership
for the planning, development, implementation, maintenance, training,
documentation, and evaluation of the Library's computer systems,
including the infrastructure and operating system of the integrated library
system (Sirsi Unicorn), hardware and software used throughout the
Library, the Library's LANs, Web server, and various CD-ROM
products. The systems librarian supervises one FTE professional staff,
chairs the Library's Systems Group and serves as the Library's liaison to
the University Office of Information Technology (i.e. computer services),
and other groups, committees, and institutions as appropriate. This position
administers the Library's systems budget and any other funds or allocations
dedicated to systems and oversees purchasing of systems components.
Qualifications: MLS or equivalent from ALA-accredited program. A
minimum of three years professional experience in management and
maintenance of computing systems in an academic library. Demonstrated
experience with integrated library systems, Novell, UNIX, Windows
95/NT, and the management of the interface with a bibliographic utility.
Knowledge of networking and client/server applications and the
developments and trends in information delivery applicable to a
university campus. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated teaching/training skills and strong commitment to
responsive service. Excellent interpersonal and management skills,
ability to prioritize tasks and assignments.
Salary and Benefits: This is a full-time, 12-month tenure-track position
with a minimum annual salary of $40,000 effective July 1, 1998. Benefits
include 22.5 paid vacations days and 12 paid sick leave days per
year, a flexible benefits program, staff tuition rate at Portland State
University, and several retirement program options.
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on May 20,
1998 and position will remain open until filled.
To Apply:
Send cover letter, resume, and names, addresses, phone numbers and
e-mail address of four references to:
Chair, Systems Librarian Search Committee
Portland State University Library
P.O. Box 1151
Portland, OR 97207-1151
fax (503) 725-4524
Portland State University is an urban university with approximately
15,000 students located in downtown Portland, Oregon. Please visit the
University's website at http://www.pdx.edu for additional information.
PSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to
diversifying its workforce. Minorities, women and members of other
protected groups are encouraged to apply.
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Christof Galli Phone: (503) 725-4124
Business/Gov. Docs. Librarian Fax: (503) 725-4524
Branford P. Millar Library email: bvcg@odin.cc.pdx.edu
Portland State University
POB 1151
Portland, OR 97207-1151
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From: Estella Prendez <EstellaP@LHQSMTP.COLAPL.ORG>
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
Beatriz Co 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 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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From: Gail Conner <conner@aztec.lib.utk.edu>
ANNOUNCEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL VACANCY
April 1, 1998
POSITION: Systems Librarian for Networked Service
Integration
APPOINTMENT RANK: Assistant Professor
SALARY: Minimum $33,000
AVAILABLE: September 1, 1998
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Systems Librarian for Networked Service Integration works within the
Systems Team and reports to the Head. This position is one of four faculty
positions in the Systems Team, along with six permanent staff positions.
Systems is a service-oriented team that develops, maintains, and supports
an array of networked services as well as the Libraries widely distributed
information technology infrastructure. As a member of the Systems Team,
this position will be expected to provide leadership in the planning and
development of technology-based user services as outlined below.
Participating in an environment of Library-wide collaboration, and in a
collegial atmosphere within the Systems Team, this person will: coordinate
UTK Libraries web-based services; implement UTK Libraries web interface to
the online catalog (Ameritech Horizon) using OCLCs SiteSearch; implement
SiteSearch interfaces to remote online catalogs (e.g. Law Library,
Information Alliance); convert a variety of local non-marc databases to
SiteSearch; initiate projects to maximize the interoperability of
disparate web-based services such as the online catalog, bibliographic and
full-text databases, ejournals, document delivery services, interlibrary
loan, etc.; participate in a Team-based implementation of our automated
library system; interact with campus computing units and vendors of
automated systems; participate in Library-wide committees. Additionally,
this position will involve some Library-wide training, and supervisory
responsibilities within the Systems Team.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required: MLS from an ALA-accredited institution. Computer-related
experience in an academic library. Evidence of excellent written and oral
communication skills and ability to work collegially. Demonstrated
experience managing complex projects. Demonstrated familiarity with some
programming, scripting, and page-formatting languages such as Perl, Java,
HTML, etc. Understanding of network standards and protocols. Knowledge of
developments and trends in information systems. Ability to articulate a
user-service philosophy of librarianship.
Preferred: Experience implementing OCLC SiteSearch software. Demonstrated
knowledge of Structured Query Language. Knowledge of the Z39.50 standard.
Demonstrated familiarity with UNIX server environment. Familiarity with an
automated library system.
BENEFITS: Librarians at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville have
faculty rank and status and are appointed for twelve months. This is a
tenure track appointment. Library faculty must meet University
requirements for promotion and tenure. Annual leave is accrued at the
rate of two days per month and sick leave at the rate of one day per
month. Faculty have their choice of a state retirement plan or TIAA/CREF.
Non-refundable contributions to either retirement plan are paid for the
employee by the University. Group health and life insurance plans are
available. Tuition remission is available for all university employees;
partial undergraduate tuition remission is available to dependent children
and spouses of UT employees.
ADDITIONALINFORMATION about this position may be found at
http://toltec.lib.utk.edu./~lss/search/netsrvin.html
ENVIRONMENT: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, a Carnegie Research
Level One institution, enrolls approximately 26,000 students from every
state in the United States and approximately 100 other countries. As
Tennessee's comprehensive campus, UTK offers more doctoral programs than
any other institution in the state, and its faculty attract nearly $80
million annually for sponsored research programs. UTK is one of 27 higher
education institutions holding the distinction of being both a land-grant
institution and state university.
The UTK Libraries, with an annual budget of almost $10 million, holds 2
million volumes and receives approximately 14,000 current serials. The
Libraries system includes the John C. Hodges Library and four branches on
the Knoxville campus: Agriculture-Veterinary Medicine, Map, Music, and
University Archives and Special Collections. A fifth branch, the Social
Work Library, is located in Nashville. Over three hundred persons are
employed, including 49 librarians, 8 exempt, 123 non-exempt, and 150
students. UTK Libraries is a member of the Association of Research
Libraries, SOLINET, and the Center for Research Libraries. The UTK
Libraries installed a client-server integrated system in 1997. The
Libraries also offers a Web-based information system and access to a
variety of electronic information sources.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send letter of application, a current resume, and
the names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three
recent references to: Jill Keally, Head, Library Support Services, 1015
Volunteer Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37996-1000, fax 423/974-4696.
Review of applications will begin June 1,1998, and will continue until the
position is filled.
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, does not discriminate on the basis
of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran
status in provision of educational programs and services or employment
opportunities and benefits. This policy extends to both employment by and
admission to the University.
The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or
disability in the education programs and activities pursuant to the
requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.
Inquiries and charges of violation concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section
504, ADA or the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) or any of the
other above referenced policies should be directed to the Office of
Diversity Resources & Educational Services (DRES), 1818 Lake Avenue,
Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, telephone (423)974-2498 (TTY available).
Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA
Coordinator at the Office of Human Resources Management, 600 Henley
Street, Knoxville, TN 37996-4125.
*****************************************
Gail Conner
SWAT Supervisor
Library Support Services
642 Hodges Library
974-4658
Gail-Conner@utk.edu
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From: Gail Conner <conner@aztec.lib.utk.edu>
ANNOUNCEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL VACANCY
April 1, 1998
POSITION: Systems Librarian for Microcomputers and
Networking
APPOINTMENT RANK: Assistant Professor
SALARY: Minimum $33,000
AVAILABLE: October 1, 1998
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Systems Librarian for Microcomputers and Networking works within the
Systems Team and reports to the Head. This position is one of four faculty
positions in the Systems Team, along with six permanent staff positions.
Systems is a service-oriented team that develops, maintains, and supports
an array of networked services as well as the Libraries widely distributed
information technology infrastructure. As a member of the Systems Team,
this position will be expected to provide leadership in the planning and
development of technology-based user services as outlined below.
Participating in an environment of Library-wide collaboration, and in a
collegial atmosphere within the Systems Team, this person will: oversee
the networking of approximately 500 staff and public desktop computers via
NT; initiate projects and services to ensure that UTK Libraries makes the
most efficient use of the investment in desktop hardware and networks;
collaborate with Systems and other Library Team-based desktop support
staff; write hardware and software specifications for multi-vendor
technology projects; interact with campus computing units and technology
vendors; participate in Library-wide committees. Additionally, this
position will involve some Library-wide training, and supervisory
responsibilities within the Systems Team.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required: MLS from an ALA-accredited institution. Computer-related
experience in an academic library. Evidence of excellent written and oral
communication skills and ability to work collegially. Demonstrated
experience managing complex projects. Demonstrated experience implementing
NT networks. Experience with desktop support. Understanding of network
standards and protocols. Knowledge of developments and trends in
information systems. Ability to articulate a user-service philosophy of
librarianship.
Preferred: Familiarity with programming, scripting, and page-formatting
languages such as Perl, Java, HTML, etc. Training experience. Familiarity
with UNIX server environment.
BENEFITS: Librarians at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville have
faculty rank and status and are appointed for twelve months. This is a
tenure track appointment. Library faculty must meet University
requirements for promotion and tenure. Annual leave is accrued at the
rate of two days per month and sick leave at the rate of one day per
month. Faculty have their choice of a state retirement plan or TIAA/CREF.
Non-refundable contributions to either retirement plan are paid for the
employee by the University. Group health and life insurance plans are
available. Tuition remission is available for all university employees;
partial undergraduate tuition remission is available to dependent children
and spouses of UT employees.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION about this position may be found at
http://toltec.lib.utk.edu./~lss/search/micronet.html
ENVIRONMENT: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, a Carnegie Research
Level One institution, enrolls approximately 26,000 students from every
state in the United States and approximately 100 other countries. As
Tennessee's comprehensive campus, UTK offers more doctoral programs than
any other institution in the state, and its faculty attract nearly $80
million annually for sponsored research programs. UTK is one of 27 higher
education institutions holding the distinction of being both a land-grant
institution and state university.
The UTK Libraries, with an annual budget of almost $10 million, holds 2
million volumes and receives approximately 14,000 current serials. The
Libraries system includes the John C. Hodges Library and four branches on
the Knoxville campus: Agriculture-Veterinary Medicine, Map, Music, and
University Archives and Special Collections. A fifth branch, the Social
Work Library, is located in Nashville. Over three hundred persons are
employed, including 49 librarians, 8 exempt, 123 non-exempt, and 150
students. UTK Libraries is a member of the Association of Research
Libraries, SOLINET, and the Center for Research Libraries. The UTK
Libraries installed a client-server integrated system in 1997. The
Libraries also offers a Web-based information system and access to a
variety of electronic information sources.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send letter of application, a current resume, and
the names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three
recent references to: Jill Keally, Head, Library Support Services, 1015
Volunteer Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37996-1000, fax 423/974-4696.
Review of applications will begin June 1, 1998, and will continue until
the position is filled.
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, does not discriminate on the basis
of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran
status in provision of educational programs and services or employment
opportunities and benefits. This policy extends to both employment by and
admission to the University.
The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or
disability in the education programs and activities pursuant to the
requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990.
Inquiries and charges of violation concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section
504, ADA or the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) or any of the
other above referenced policies should be directed to the Office of
Diversity Resources & Educational Services (DRES), 1818 Lake Avenue,
Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, telephone (423)974-2498 (TTY available).
Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA
Coordinator at the Office of Human Resources Management, 600 Henley
Street, Knoxville, TN 37996-4125.
*****************************************
Gail Conner
SWAT Supervisor
Library Support Services
642 Hodges Library
974-4658
Gail-Conner@utk.edu
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