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Position Available
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (FRANCES MCCRAW)
Thu Jul 16 20:07:28 1998
Date: Thu, 16 Jul 1998 16:31:27 -0500
From: FRANCES MCCRAW <fmccraw@odu.edu>
To: PACS-L@LISTSERV.UH.EDU
Reply-To: Public-Access Computer Systems Forum <PACS-L@LISTSERV.UH.EDU>
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This position is being cross-posted.
OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY
ELECTRONIC SERVICES LIBRARIAN
(Reopened Search)
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
Department=92s 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=92s web site for full description:
http://www.lib.odu.edu /jobs
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED: ALA accredited MLS; library experience, preferably in
reference services; experience in teaching or training and
demonstrated ability to teach effectively; demonstrated written and
oral communications skills; evidence of analytical and organizational
skills; experience in using, managing, and trouble- shooting library
electronic resources such as cdrom products, Internet resources,
etc.; knowledge of HTML.
PREFERRED: Background in a science or technology discipline;
experience with DOS and Windows-based CD-ROM products; experience
with Windows 95/NT; successful experience in project management.
SALARY: Salary commensurate with education and experience. 24 days
vacation, generous sick leave policy, choice of health insurance and
retirement plans, educational benefits.
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.
DEADLINE: Screening of applicants will begin on August 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.
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.
