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Positions Available
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Public-Access Computer Systems For)
Mon Jun 15 20:29:39 1998
Date: Mon, 15 Jun 1998 15:14:35 -0500
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2 Messages, 110 Lines
1) Reference/Technology Librarian, Superior Court Law Library (AZ)
2) Systems Librarian, Baruch College (NY)
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From: Michelle Dyerhurdon <Mdyerhur@smtpgw.maricopa.gov>
Subject: Position announcement (AZ)
Recruitment: June 15 - July 6, 1998.
Position: Law Librarian I/ II: Reference/Technology Librarian.
Qualifications: A Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA
accredited college or university and two years of professional library
experience appropriate to the position, or an equivalent combination of
education and job related experience which provides the required
knowledge, skills and abilities.
Preferred: Strong research and computer skills, familiarity with a Novell
LAN and Windows NT, considerable experience with troubleshooting
and maintaining computer hardware and software, knowledge of web
page maintenance and the Internet, strong service orientation, electronic
research experience, and good oral and written communication skills.
Essential Functions: This position requires a self-motivated, creative
librarian to assist in administering and maintaining electronic resources
and systems in the library. This includes: managing, maintaining, and
developing CD-ROM applications, assisting in administering the NetWare
4.x LAN, maintaining staff and public PC software and hardware, and
assisting in maintaining the library#s web page and Internet-based
resources. This position also requires participation in traditional
Reference Desk services including responding to in-person and
telephone requests from patrons and assisting with public and staff
training on the use of the library#s computer applications.
Must be highly service oriented, able to effectively handle the pressures
and demands of systems problems, demonstrate expertise in the use of
electronic resources, Internet access, client/server applications, and
microcomputer software. Specifically, experience working with
Windows 95/NT and operating a CD-ROM LAN. Must have the ability to
answer questions at a busy reference desk and possess excellent oral
and written communication skills.
The Superior Court Law Library, a department of the Superior Court of
Arizona in Maricopa County, is a public law library serving the citizens,
bench, and bar of Maricopa County. The Law Library has its main facility
in Downtown Phoenix and a branch library in the Court#s Southeast
facility in Mesa. The library has over 120,000 print volumes and 75,000
microform volumes. The library has 12 public computers offering access
to over 30 networked CD-Rom#s and the Internet, and is currently
completing the implementation of Ameritech#s Horizon integrated online
library system. Please check the library#s web page at:
http://www.maricopa.gov/lawlibrary for further information. If you have
any questions about the position please contact Sarah Andeen at (602)
506-3681 or via e-mail at sandeen@smtpgw.maricopa.gov
Salary: $28,496.00 - $30,576.00 annually.
SPECIAL SALARY INFORMATION: At the discretion of the hiring
authority, those applicants with specialized skills or experience
relative to the performance of the position may qualify for
Reference/Technology Librarian II (starting salary of $30, 576 annually)
providing they have a Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA
accredited college or university and three years of professional library
experience, or an equivalent combination of education and job related
experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
To apply: Required County Application Form (3100-049) must be received
by 5:00 p.m. on the recruitment closing date. Applications and
information may be obtained at the Maricopa County Human Resources
Department located in Suite 200 of the County Administration Building,
301 West Jefferson, Phoenix, Arizona 85003-2145. Phone: 602-
506-3755. Teletypewriter (TT) 602- 506-1908. RECORDED JOB
MESSAGE: 602-506-3329. Internet Address: www.maricopa.gov.
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From: Arthur Downing <adowning@scils.rutgers.edu>
Subject: Position Announcement: Systems Librarian
The William and Anita Newman Library of Baruch College announces the
following opening:
Systems Librarian/Assistant Professor. Provides leadership in the
planning, installation, documentation, training and operational support
for computer hardware, software, and networks dedicated to library
functions. Provides technical expertise, support, and training required
for library automation planning, development, and implementation.
Supervises professional and clerical staff involved in microcomputer and
network support and digital resource development. Works closely with
library staff to plan and implement automated services. Coordinates the
training of library staff in the use of information technology.
Collaborates with other college departments and faculty in the
application of electronic library resources to classroom instruction and
distance learning. Serves as primary liaison with the Baruch Computing
and Technology Center. Participates in automation projects with other
libraries in the CUNY system and outside the university. Serves as
liaison to an academic department with responsibility for collection
development, web page content development, and reporting to the library
on the information needs of the faculty and students. Reports to the
Chief Librarian.
REQUIREMENTS: MLS from an ALA-accredited library school. An additional
masters degree or a doctorate. Minimum three years experience in a
library systems department, including experience network management in an
academic library. Experience in computer-use training and staff
supervision. Ability to meet the responsibilities and requirements of a
tenure-track appointment, including research, publishing, and involvement
in professional organizations. SALARY: $40,440 - $52,213 dependent upon
qualifications. Send resume with three references by July 30, 1998 to:
Arthur Downing, Chief Librarian, Baruch College,17 Lexington Avenue, Box
H-0520, New York, NY 10010
