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Positions Available
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Public-Access Computer Systems For)
Tue Apr 14 20:48:58 1998
Date: Tue, 14 Apr 1998 18:24:14 -0500
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1) Cataloging Services Librarian, Old Dominion University (VA)
2) Bibliographic Analyst, Harvard University (MA)
3) Information Science & Technology Faculty, Drexel University (PA)
4) Electronic Services Librarian, Old Dominion University (VA)
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From: FRANCES MCCRAW <fmccraw@odu.edu>
Subject: Position opening
This 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: Applications accepted until position is filled.
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: Malcolm Hamilton <Malcolm_Hamilton@harvard.edu>
Subject: Bibliographic Analyst Position
Title: Bibliographic Analyst
in the Harvard University Library, Office for Information Systems
Salary Grade: 57/ 58 ($38,800-$61,900 / $43,700-$72,100)
DESCRIPTION: The Office for Information Systems in the Harvard
University Library develops and supports large-scale systems for the
libraries at Harvard. This position provides analysis and support for
library staff on issues related to the use of bibliographic formats in
automated systems and is involved in developing and maintaining
processes, standards, and policies associated with cataloging in
automated systems. The successful candidate for this position will be
heavily involved in a project to migrate the Harvard integrated library
system from the mainframe to a distributed, client-server system over
the next several years.
Required:
Master's degree in Library/Information Science or equivalent training and
experience. At least 3-5 years of experience cataloging in an academic
or research library using an automated system. Solid understanding of
all MARC formats. Excellent communication skills. Demonstrated
analytic skills.
Desired: Experience cataloging a wide range of materials, experience
using HOLLIS.
This position is funded for five years, with the possibility of extension.
The Harvard University Library is committed to its policy of equal
opportunity and affirmative action. Employment and advancement are based
upon merit and ability without regard to race, color, creed, sex, sexual
orientation, disability, national origin, or status as a disabled or
Vietnam-era veteran.
Applications (including the names of 3 references) should be sent to:
Malcolm Hamilton, University Personnel Librarian, Wadsworth House,
Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 02138, or via e-mail to:
malcolm_hamilton@harvard.edu
Malcolm Hamilton, SPHR
E-Mail Malcolm_Hamilton@Harvard.edu
mailto:Malcolm_Hamilton@Harvard.edu
Project ADAPT & Harvard University Library
Harvard University
tel: 617-496-1776
fax: 617-496-8490 or 495-0370
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From: Kate McCain <MCCAINKW@DUVM.OCS.DREXEL.EDU>
This announcement has been posted to several listservs. Please share
with interested colleagues and students.
Thanks.
Kate McCain
Drexel University
Assistant/Associate Professor
Library & Information Science
Drexel University's College of Information Science & Technology (IST)
invites applications for full-time positions, tenure-track or
auxiliary, at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, to begin
September 1, 1998. The successful applicant will have responsibility
for teaching, curriculum development, and research in one or a
combination of the following areas:
1. Knowledge Management
Includes topics such as business information resources, competitive
intelligence, information services in organizations, corporate intranet
design and administration, database management applications, records
management, and electronic archives.
2. Information Retrieval/Digital Libraries
Includes topics such as information retrieval from textual and
multimedia databases, content representation, cataloging and
classification, linguistics and natural language systems, and metadata.
3. Youth Services
Includes topics such as instructional technology and youth, resources for
children and young adults, information-seeking behaviors of children and
young adults, social, cultural, and professional issues.
The IST view of information is broad, multidisciplinary, and practical.
We offer an ALA-accredited MS in library and information science, a BS
and an MS in Information Systems, an MS in Software Engineering, and a
PhD. We are executing a grant from the Kellogg Foundation that is
focused on reinventing education for information professionals. As a
result, our master's programs have undergone substantial redesign. With
Sloan Foundation grants we have established leadership in online
education. The success of our programs is based on faculty teamwork,
enterprise, and industry.
The successful candidate will have (or almost have) an appropriate PhD
degree, with evidence of (or potential for) excellence in teaching and
research. Substantial time in relevant practice is also desirable.
Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names,
addresses, and phone numbers of at least three references to:
Gregory Hislop, PhD, Chair, Faculty Search Committee
College of Information Science and Technology
Drexel University
3141 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the
position is filled.
Drexel University is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities
are encouraged to apply.
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From: NANCY MCAULIFFE <nmcaulif@odu.edu>
Subject: position open
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.
