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Mon Jul 13 20:03:08 1998
Date: Mon, 13 Jul 1998 16:19:14 -0500
From: Public-Access Computer Systems Forum <LIBPACS@UHUPVM1.UH.EDU>
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1) Information Services Coordinator, Univ. of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
2) Technology Coordinator, Peabody Institute Library (MA)
3) Librarian, Office of Information Services, National Institute of
Standards and Technology (MD)
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From: "Barbara R. Tysinger" <btysingr.hsl@mhs.unc.edu>
Health Sciences Library
6/9/1998
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Position Announcement
Information Services Coordinator
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Health Sciences Library
seeks experienced information services librarian to provide dynamic
leadership envisioning and implementing quality information services for
students, faculty, staff, others. Directs, mentors, evaluates staff who
provides information services; oversees evaluation of client-centered
services; provides reference, consultations, referrals, instruction, and
other information services to users.
Health Sciences Library is consolidating three service desks into one
User Services Center. The library provides state-of-the-art health
information systems and services on and off-site. Serves schools of
Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health; 600-bed teaching
hospital; North Carolina AHEC - the statewide program for health
professional education. 60 FTE staff. Annual budget $6 million.
Nationally recognized for leadership in outreach and education services.
Staff help HSL accomplish its mission by serving on groups and teams.
HSL supports participation in professional activities, research and
publication. Provides unique WWW presentation of electronic resources
and services through UNCLE system and HSL web site
(http://www.hsl.unc.edu). For local news and activities:
http://www.Citysearch11.com/The_Triangle/
Information Services Coordinator reports to User Services Department
Head and shares primary responsibility for coordination of department
activities as member of User Services Coordinating Council. Department
includes reference, circulation, reserves, educational media, teaching
labs, education programs: 29.5 FTE staff including 11.75 FTE
librarians/specialists, 1.0 FTE graduate assistants, 10 FTE support
staff, 300 student associate hours/week (7.8 FTE). Most department
staff and staff from other library departments provide information
services.
Required: ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent information science degree.
Experience providing reference, searching electronic databases, and
using Internet protocols and applications. Demonstrated ability to work
effectively with library users and staff, individually and in teams.
Demonstrated ability to adapt and create services that are
client-focused and cost-effective. Experience directing and evaluating
staff. Commitment to serving information needs of health professionals,
faculty, students. Time management and problem solving skills. Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills. Desired: Demonstrated aptitude
for acquiring new skills. Three or more year's professional work
experience in health science library. Degree in health or life sciences
or work experience in health profession. Record of professional
involvement.
Salary and Benefits: Minimum salary $33,800, with three years relevant
experience. State benefits include annual and sick leave, competitive
insurance options, State or TIAA-CREF retirement plan.
To Apply: Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, names of 3
references to:
Francesca Allegri, Administrative Services Librarian
Health Sciences Library, CB #7585
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7585
Review of applications begins July 17, 1998.
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
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From: Robert Joyal <joyal@noblenet.org>
This is being sent to various lists, please excuse any duplication.
Position opening in Peabody, MA
TECHNOLOGY COORDINATOR:
The City of Peabody, MA, is seeking applications for the position of
Technology Coordinator for the Peabody Institute Library and its
two branches. This position is responsible for the maintenance of the
library's automation system; planning and developing hardware and software
resources including Internet technologies and the library's Web site;
resolving hardware and software problems; conducting staff training and
assisting in continuing education programs for public access use.
Additional responsibilities include management of the library's technical
services department and scheduled reference/information desk duties.
QUALIFICATIONS: MLS; demonstrated communication, supervisory and computer
skills including knowledge of Windows 95, Microsoft Office software, HTML,
and computer networking. Salary range: $27,723 - $31,264 plus benefits
including 90% paid health benefits and flexible 4 day wekk schedule. Send
resume with cover letter by July 31 to Cynthia King, Director of Human
Resources, City Hall, City of Peabody, Peabody, MA 01960 or Fax to
978-531-2667 or email to CKing@32473@aol.com.
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Robert Joyal | Peabody Institute Library
Head of Technical Services | Peabody, Massachusetts
joyal@noblenet.org | *North of Boston Library Exchange*
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From: Bill Trefzger <billt@nist.gov>
Complete announcement can be found at:
http://nvl.nist.gov/pub/nistpubs/calendars/vacancy/vacancy.htm
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: NIST-98-2586KY
ISSUE DATE: 07/10/98
CLOSING DATE: 08/07/98
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Librarian
ZA-1410-II ($26,532 - $46,468)
Equivalent to GS-7/9
ZA-1410-III ($39,270 - $61,190) Equivalent to GS-11/12
Technology Services
Office of Information Services
Electronic Information and Publications Program (255)
Gaithersburg, MD 20899
Permanent/Full Time
WHO MAY APPLY: All qualified applicants. Status applicants who wish
to be considered under both Merit Assignment Plan (MAP) and open
competitive procedures must submit two (2) complete applications.
When only one (1) application is received from a status applicant,
it will be considered under MAP only. Must be a U.S. citizen
DUTIES: The Office of Information Services (OIS) provides the
knowledge base which the National Institute of Standards and
Technology (NIST) scientific and technical research staff utilizes
to contribute to the creation of new knowledge, thereby fulfilling
NIST's mission of promoting U.S. economic growth by working with
industry to develop and supply technology, measurements, and
standards. In turn, OIS is also responsible for the editorial,
packaging, and dissemination processes of the newly created
knowledge which is the result of NIST research.
The incumbent will serve as Library Systems Administrator in the
Electronic Information and Publications Program (EIPP), within
EIPP's Technical Infrastructure Team and must posses knowledge of
library automation. The incumbent will work with the other OIS
component (i.e., the Research Library and Information Program (RLIP))
and the other EIPP Teams (i.e., the Editorial and Publishing Team,
and Electronic Product and Service Development Team), to provide
library services to NIST customers and automation services to RLIP
staff.
The major responsibilities include: ensuring the smooth operation of
the library's integrated library system(SIRSI); administration of the
library's UNIX server; maintenance and upgrades to all library
system components (e.g., circulation, cataloging, acquisitions,
etc.), both client and server. The candidate will also act as
liaison between EIPP and RLIP to determine library systems needs'
analysis and priorities, scheduling implementations, etc.
QUALITY RANKING FACTOR(S) (QRF): (Determines your ranking in comparison
with other applicants. CTAP & ICTAP applicants who score
90 or above according to the following Quality Ranking
Factors will be well-qualified and receive priority consideration.
For the ZA-II level:
1) Knowledge, as evidenced by experience, of the administration
of an integrated library system (e.g.,SIRSI).
2) Knowledge, as evidenced by experience, of the UNIX operating
system, shell and other components.
For the ZA-III:
1) Knowledge, as evidenced by experience, of the administration
of an integrated library system (e.g., SIRSI).
2) Knowledge, as evidenced by experience, of the administration
of a UNIX server.
3) Ability to work independently to plan, organize, and coordinate
projects with contractors, vendors, and other organizational units.
OTHER:
Applicants who are qualifying based on allowable substitution of
education for experience must submit
copies of college transcripts or a copy of their degree.
Payment of Travel and Transportation and/or Relocation Expenses is not
authorized.
WHERE TO APPLY:
National Institute of Standards and Technology,
Office of Human Resources
Management,
Administration Building,
Room A-123,
Gaithersburg, MD 20899
FOR INFORMATION ON OTHER VACANCIES OR FOR INFORMATION
ON THE STATUS OF THIS VACANCY, CALL (301) 926-4851.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICE FOR THE DEAF (TDD):
DIAL (301)-975-3007 OR CONTACT
MARYLAND RELAY SERVICE AT 1-800-735-2258.
Bill Trefzger
Chief, Electronic Information
& Publications Program phone:(301)975-2146
NIST fax:(301)869-8071
Bldg 101, Room E106 mailto:billt@nist.gov
Gaithersburg, MD 20899 http://nvl.nist.gov/
