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Position Announcements
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Public-Access Computer Systems For)
Mon Nov 23 20:09:21 1998
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 1998 14:18:44 -0500
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1) Head, Library Information Technology;
Univ. of Arkansas at Little Rock
2) Electronic Services Librarian;
Old Dominion University (VA)
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From: "Kerr Sharon H." <SHKERR@LIBAXP.UALR.EDU>
Position Announcement. Please excuse any duplicate postings.
HEAD, LIBRARY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK
OTTENHEIMER LIBRARY
UALR invites applications for the position of Head, Library Information
Technology, a faculty appointment with rank, leading to tenure. The
successful candidate must demonstrate a skill in both automated library
systems and instruction. Also necessary will be a knowledge of print as
well as electronic resources, plus a strong commitment to patron
services for undergraduates, graduate students, faculty and
administrators.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities include but not limited to: manage,
supervise, coordinate, plan, implement, and service the library's
various information systems operations including the integrated library
system (DRA); assigned teaching functions within the library's
information literacy program; prepare the library for an upgraded
automation system or movement to a completely new system; develop
Internet, network and WEB based applications; performs upgrades;
coordinates release documentation and manages implementation of new
features; consults with library staff on procurement of new computer
products and services; coordinates hardware and software support for
library's microcomputers and peripherals; serves as library's liaison to
campus computing services.
REQUIREMENTS: ALA- accredited MLS degree; demonstrated management
experience with integrated computer systems and networking; documented
evidence of successful management of computer systems projects;
knowledge of local area networks, CD-ROM LANs, MARC and OCLC record
structures, and WEB design and support skills, excellent oral, written
and interpersonal skill.
Preferred: 3-5 experience with DRA and/or Innovative Interfaces systems
Salary: $37,500 for 12-month appointment with TIAA/CREF, standard life
and dental insurance. Position available immediately. Review of
applications will begin December 15, 1998 and will continue until the
position is filled. Send letter of application, including summary of
experience and career goals, a detailed resume, transcripts, and the
names of three references to : Bill Traylor, Chair, Search Committee,
Ottenheimer Library/UALR, 2801 S. University Ave., Little Rock, Arkansas
72204.
ENVIRONMENT: UALR services a student population of over 10,000, with a
faculty of 400. The institution offers degrees at the Associate level
through the PhD. The Ottenheimer Library's budget is over $2.2 million,
with holdings of 360,000 volumes, and subscriptions to 2,500 serials
titles. The DRA integrated library system became operable in October,
1994. Total staff includes 38 full-time employees. Little Rock, the
capital city and cultural center with a population of over 600,000, is
centrally located in the foothills of the Ozark mountains.
UALR IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Visit the Ottenheimer Library Web site at: http://library.ualr.edu
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Sharon Hybki Kerr
Head, Reference/Documents Services
Ottenheimer Library
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
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From: FRANCES MCCRAW <fmccraw@odu.edu>
This position vacancy is being cross-posted.
OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY
ELECTRONIC SERVICES LIBRARIAN
(Position Readvertised)
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. Participates in collaborative
library services, library teams, task forces and committees. This
position reports to the Head of Reference & Research Services. See
ODU's 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 troubleshooting library
electronic resources such as cdrom products, Internet resources,
etc.; knowledge of HTML.
PREFERRED: Background in a scientific or technological discipline;
experience with DOS and Windows-based CD-ROM products; experience
with Windows 95/NT; successful experience in project management.
SALARY and BENEFITS: 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.
DEADLINE: Screening of applicants will begin on December 7, 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.
