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Positions Available
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Public-Access Computer Systems For)
Wed Jun 17 21:01:14 1998
Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 19:19:36 -0500
From: Public-Access Computer Systems Forum <LIBPACS@UHUPVM1.UH.EDU>
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2 Messages, 165 Lines
1) Associate Director for Collections & Technical Services, Northern
Illinois University
2) Systems Librarian, Carleton College (MN)
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From: arthur young <c60apy1@corn.cso.niu.edu>
Subject: Position Available
NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
Associate Director for Collections & Technical Services. Head of
collections and technical services division. Provide ongoing
leadership for a strong program of collection development in the
university libraries system. Administer overall operations of
collections and technical services division staffed by 18 FTE faculty,
28 FTE staff, 3.5 FTE graduate assistants, and 3.6 FTE student
assistants; allocate divisional budgetary and personnel resources,
including the 1998-1999 libraries' materials budget of $3 million;
plan, implement, and evaluate divisional activities; insure
appropriate communication within division and outside division; serve
as liaison with the teaching faculty and staff; and represent division
within university libraries. Supervise divisional department heads
including those of acquisitions; cataloging; electronic information
resources; rare books and special collections; science, engineering
and business; social sciences and humanities; and the southeast Asia
collection. Work directly with libraries faculty and staff outside the
division when they participate in collection development. Appointment
at level of professor or associate professor, based on experience and
qualifications. Required Qualifications: Master's degree from an
ALA-accredited library education program and second master's;
successful, progressively responsible professional experience in
academic or research library, including experience in collection
development; administrative ability, strong leadership qualities, and
communication skills to work cooperatively with all segments of the
university community. Preferred Qualifications: Doctorate degree;
record of publication and professional involvement supporting a senior
level appointment in a tenure track; demonstrated commitment to
affirmative action; grant proposal experience; experience with
technology applications in collection development, acquisitions, or
serials. Salary: $57,500 minimum for twelve-month appointment. Submit
application and nominations, include full curriculum vitae and names,
addresses, and telephone numbers of four references with application
to: Arthur P. Young, Director, University Libraries, Northern Illinois
University, DeKalb, IL 60115-2868. Application deadline: July 15,
1998.
Northern Illinois University is an Equal Employment Opportunity,
Affirmative Action Institution.
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From: Terry Metz <temetz@carleton.edu>
Subject: Position Announcement: Systems Librarian
[This message is being cross-posted to several lists. Our apologies for
the duplication.]
Systems Librarian Position Announcement
Overview:
Carleton College seeks a technically capable, service-oriented librarian
to coordinate management of all library computer resources, including the
integrated automation system, networked microcomputers and peripherals,
and Internet-accessible services. The systems librarian serves a key
role in ensuring that these resources are highly accessible, functional,
and reliable. He or she also maintains continuing expertise in computing
technologies used to support library activities.
This position is a 12-month annual staff appointment reporting to the
College Librarian.
The successful candidate will join a talented, motivated staff who are
responsible for managing a well-funded liberal arts college library with
high service standards.
Responsibilities:
* serves as primary Innovative Interfaces, Inc. (III) integrated system
manager and as principal automation vendor contact; performs upgrades,
coordinates release documentation, and manages implementation of new
features; consults with library staff on procurement of new III
products and services
* coordinates hardware and software support for library's microcomputers
and peripherals
* serves as library's liaison to Academic Computing & Networking Services
(ACNS); works with ACNS staff to provide networked access to library
information and services
* responsible for planning, budgeting, purchasing, and maintaining
library computing hardware and software
* helps library staff maintain current awareness of information
technology
* participates in reference service, including evening and week-end
Reference Desk rotation
Qualifications:
- Essential -
* MLS from an ALA-accredited program
* demonstrated expertise with integrated library systems, networked
environments, microcomputer hardware and software, Internet and
client/server technology, and electronic information delivery
* demonstrated knowledge of current trends regarding: information
technology, the relationships of libraries to their constituents, and
the relationships of libraries to academic computing centers
* poise in trouble-shooting situations; ability to handle deftly the
pressures of competing demands for time
* patience and adeptness when assisting and instructing less technically
sophisticated learners
* ability and willingness to adapt to a changing work environment
* seasoned analytical, problem-solving, organizational, interpersonal,
and oral and written communication skills
* ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative
decision-making team
- Preferred -
* Innopac experience
* OCLC user support experience
* HTML authoring experience
* Web server administration experience
* knowledge of MARC format
* 3 years of professional library experience, preferably in an academic
library
* formal and/or informal training experience
* experience recruiting, training, and supervising student employees
Carleton College's Laurence McKinley Gould Library houses an outstanding
undergraduate library collection. The library employs a staff of 25
(including 8 librarians), and participates in MINITEX (a statewide
cooperative library network) and OCLC. Additional information about the
College's library can be found on its Web site at:
http://www.library.carleton.edu
Carleton College is a highly selective, co-educational, residential,
non-sectarian liberal arts college offering degrees in 33 fields of study
and 7 interdisciplinary programs to 1850 men and women. Carleton is
consistently ranked among the top liberal arts institutions nationally
for the quality of its educational enterprise. It is located in the
historic town of Northfield, Minnesota, about 45 miles south of
Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Salary commensurate with background and experience. Competitive fringe
benefits package. Professional development activities are encouraged and
supported.
Please submit a letter and resume, along with the names, addresses,
email, and phone numbers of three professional references. References
should send letters directly to the Search Committee. The Committee
reserves the right to contact additional individuals who are familiar
with the candidate's work. Review of applications begins August 15,
1998 and continues until an appointment is made.
Materials should be sent to:
Systems Librarian Search Committee
Gould Library
Carleton College
One North College Street
Northfield, MN 55057
Carleton College is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence
through diversity.
