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Wed Apr 29 20:03:21 1998
Date: Wed, 29 Apr 1998 16:25:18 -0500
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1) Multiple Jobs, National Archives and Record Administration (US)
2) Technical Services/Automation Coordinator, Emporia State Univ. (KS)
3) Associate Director for Collection Management, Illinois Inst. of Technology
4) Government Documents/Data Services Librarian, Univ. of Tennessee,
Knoxville
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From: "Theodore J. Hull" <theodore.hull@arch2.nara.gov>
I am posting this announcement to a number of electronic records (i.e.
data) related listservs on behalf of NARA's Development Staff. Please do
not contact me about the details of this posting, but review the
information available through the NARA homepage. I apologize for any
duplication.
JOB POSTINGS AT THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA):
NARA seeks qualified applicants for entry level professional positions.
Successful candidates will participate in a comprehensive training program
(commonly called CIDS, i.e., the Career Intern Development System)
designed to prepare them for a career as a fully functioning staff member
with the agency. As part of its effort to broaden the range of educational
background and work experience among its staff, NARA is recruiting for
these positions in three job series: archivist (GS-1420), librarian
(GS-1410), and archives specialist (GS-1421).
DUTIES: Selected candidates receive on-the-job training in the life cycle
of Federal and/or Presidential records and the implications of modern
recordkeeping in the Federal sector. Assignments will introduce the
selectees to the full range of functions performed in order to identify,
accession, maintain, and make available the permanently valuable and
noncurrent records of the Federal government.
SALARY: Starts at GS-7 (currently =2426,532 annually) and increases to
GS-9 (currently =2432,457) after one year; upon successful completion of a
2-year training program, trainees are promoted to GS-11 (currently
=2439,270).
APPLICATION INFORMATION: Applications are being accepted from April 20
through May 15. Review vacancy announcements NHS 98-10B, NHS 98-20B, and
NHS 98-30B under the *all candidates* section at www.nara.gov/nara/employ.h
tml for specifics regarding qualifications requirements and application
procedures.
U.S. GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), an agency of the
United States Government, seeks qualified applicants for entry level
professional positions. Successful candidates will participate in a
comprehensive training program designed to prepare them for a career as a
fully functioning staff member with the agency.
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From: Karen Matthews <MATTHEWK@esumail.emporia.edu>
TECHNICAL SERVICES/AUTOMATION COORDINATOR
Emporia State University
Division of Library Services
Emporia, Kansas 66801
TECHNICAL SERVICES/AUTOMATION COORDINATOR. Emporia State
University seeks an experienced and innovative individual to administer
the technical services and systems operations of the university library,
and to provide leadership in all aspects of automated library and
technical services operations. This position reports to the Director of the
Library and serves on the library's management team.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordination of technical services activities which
include acquisitions, cataloging, and processing of library materials.
Department staff includes 1 librarian, 4 support staff, and student
assistants. The position requires leadership in planning, implementing,
and evaluating departmental operations and services, planning for
implementation and subsequent administration of client-server system,
assistance with reference service, and participation with other librarians
in collection development. Participation is expected in university,
professional, and research activities.
QUALIFICATIONS: (Required) ALA accredited M.L.S.; minimum three
years' academic library experience in technical services in an automated
environment; knowledge of cataloging, excellent communication,
personnel management, and organizational skills essential; increasingly
responsible management and supervisory experience; a commitment to
the service mission of the university library.
(Preferred) Experience with microcomputer
hardware/software, WWW, and client-server integrated library systems;
reference assistance and the ability to work in a team environment.
SALARY AND RANK: Position is a twelve month, tenure track
appointment at the rank of assistant professor or above with a
competitive, negotiable salary and a comprehensive benefit package.
Salary commensurate with experience. Range: $31,000-$37,000.
Applications will be reviewed beginning June 7 and continue until
position is filled. Please send letter of inquiry, resume and the names of
three references with addresses and telephone numbers to: Dr. Jud
Copeland, Director of Library Services, William Allen White Library,
Emporia State University/Box 4051, Emporia, KS 66801; questions to
copelanj@emporia.edu.
Emporia State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer.
Emporia State University is a comprehensive Regents university primarily
serving residents of Kansas by providing leadership in quality instruction,
related scholarship and service. A student-centered institution, its
central mission is to develop lifelong learning skills, impart society's
cultural heritage, and educate and prepare for both the professions and
advanced study. Faculty, staff, and students interact in a collegial
atmosphere that fosters freedom of inquiry and expression. The
university provides undergraduate educational opportunities designed to
meet the broad goals of a variety of programs in art and sciences,
business, education, and library and information management. Graduate
programs serve needs and provide leadership within the region, the
state, and the Great Plains area. Located in the heart of the famous
Bluestem Region of the Flint Hills (northeast quarter of Kansas), Emporia
has long been considered an outstanding location for a university
because of its proximity and easy access to the three major metropolitan
areas of Kansas. The faculty of Emporia State University consists of
235 full time teaching faculty highly qualified in their respective fields.
The student body numbering over 5600, represents nearly all of the
counties of Kansas and well as 43 other states and 42 foreign countries.
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From: Christopher Stewart <stewart@charlie.cns.iit.edu>
Associate Director for Collection Management
Paul V. Galvin Library - Illinois Institute of Technology
The Associate Director for Collection Management is responsible for
activities that result in an orderly and accessible collection:
technical services, special collections, and archives. Supervises 6 FTE
as well as student assistants and manages the material and financial
resources allocated for collection management activities. Serves as a
member of the library's administrative council and advises the director
on matters of library-wide policy. Qualifications include: MLS; eight or
more years progressively responsible experience in technical
services/special collections in an academic library; three or more years
supervisory experience; excellent communications skills; the ability to
interact with diverse groups of people; and the ability to flourish in a
rapidly changing library environment. Salary will be competitive and
based on qualifications. For a detailed job description, go to
www.gl.iit.edu. To apply, send letter of interest, resume, and names,
addresses, and phone numbers of three references to:
Illinois Institute of Technology 3300 S. Federal St., Chicago, IL. 60616
IIT is an Equal Employment Opportunity institution and encourages
applications from women and members of all minority groups.
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From: Patty Boling <boling@aztec.lib.utk.edu>
Announcement of Professional Vacancy
April 6, 1998
POSITION: Government Documents/Data Services Librarian
APPOINTMENT RANK: Assistant or Associate Professor
SALARY: Minimum $30,000, Assistant Professor
Minimum $36,000, Associate Professor
AVAILABLE: October 1, 1998
UTK Libraries seeks a creative, enthusiastic individual for this newly
created position of Government Documents/Data Services Librarian. This
librarian will report to and work with the Coordinator, Documents and
Microforms to shape, direct, and facilitate delivery of quality
information services in a dynamic environment. The position offers an
exciting opportunity to combine new technologies with traditional
documents and reference work.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Assesses and plans the delivery of all formats of
electronic government documents and the application of digital technology;
designs and provides staff training and bibliographic instruction in the
use of government documents; provides reference assistance at the
government documents and main reference desks; maintains the government
documents Web pages; works closely with Social Sciences Coordinator on the
identification, acquisition, and management of data from the
Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR);
serves as the official representative to ICPSR and as the resource
specialist for data files housed in Documents and Microforms; collaborates
with library acquisitions and cataloging teams in ordering and
processing electronic data files; develops and promotes procedures for use
and access to electronic resources, including CD-ROM, numeric files,
digital images, text files, and online databases; collaboratively develops
electronic support services for the three depository units in the Hodges,
Agriculture-Veterinary Medicine, and Map Libraries including the use of
Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Works with library-wide groups to
coordinate services and to implement programs and projects. Serves on
library and campus committees. Reports to the Coordinator, Documents and
Microforms.
Additional responsibilities may include: Collection development duties in
the social sciences; participation in weekend reference desk duty.
The Documents and Microforms unit is a part of Reference & Instructional
Services in the Hodges Library. The unit is an 80% selective federal
depository and one of six Tennessee state depository libraries. Ongoing
monthly GPO tape records are included in the OPAC beginning in 1992 and a
GPO Access gateway on the Web was established in 1995. Depository map
collections are housed in the Map Library which also serves as the Earth
Sciences Information Center for the state and was a participant in the
ARL-GIS project. Department of Agriculture publications are sent to the
Agriculture-Veterinary Medicine Library. Library holdings include over 1
million government documents and maps in print, microform, and electronic
formats.
QUALIFICATIONS: Required: ALA-accredited MLS degree. Experience or
training in government documents; experience in microcomputer applications
including technical skills related to hardware and software; experience in
the use and application of basic statistics; ability to plan and implement
innovative user services; excellent oral and written communication skills.
Commitment to public service in a team-oriented environment. Preferred:
Working knowledge of UNIX, Windows, LAN, the Internet, GIS; experience or
training in the use of numeric data in electronic format.
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/govtdocs.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 aclient-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 August 15, 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.
Patty Boling
Administration - Hodges Library
University of Tennessee
Email: Patty-Boling@utk.edu
