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Tue Mar 30 20:46:42 1999
Date: Tue, 30 Mar 1999 14:50:11 -0600
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1) Web Development Librarian, Univ. of Alberta
2) Electronic Resources Librarian, Univ. of Kentucky
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From: Ernie Howe <Ernie.Howe@ualberta.ca>
Web Development Librarian
The University of Alberta Libraries, with a long tradition of service
excellence to the University and its communities, seek a dynamic
individual to lead the Library's web development. As the creative
designer and coordinator of the Library's Web presence, you will
provide leadership in building a site which effectively uses new Web
technologies to present the wide array of digital and print resources
available through the Library, guides users in their research
endeavours, and engages them through dynamic and interactive design.
Your role will encompass design, development, maintenance, consulting,
and ongoing evaluation of the Library's Web-based services. As a
member of the Information Technology Resources and Services portfolio,
you will work with other librarians and technical staff in the Web
development group, consult with library users for evaluation and
continuous improvement of the site, and other campus web developers
in promoting a consistent University presentation. Through the
Library's Web policy team, you will shape decisions on long-term
directions for the Library's web presence, as well as its evolution
within the provincial library network initiative known as The Alberta
Library.
The University of Alberta Library is Canada's second largest research
library, with an active program of electronic information products,
Web development supporting collections and services, and digital
library initiatives in areas such as document delivery, graphic image
and data collections, and Internet resource cataloguing. For more
information, visit our web site at www.library.ualberta.ca.
Qualifications, Preferred Skills and Experience:
Master of Library Science, or equivalent, from an ALA accredited
institution
Demonstrated creativity and experience in designing, developing and
maintaining Web sites, including experience with tools and techniques
for supporting dynamic content, distributed authoring, client
authentication, and site indexing
Familiarity with Web programming tools, with expertise in one or more
of the following tools: Cold Fusion, Active Server Pages, JavaScript,
VBScript, and Perl. Experience with database development using Access,
SQL Server or Oracle would be an asset.
Knowledge of information technology trends, their impacts on library
services and collections, emerging digital library applications and
metadata standards
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and successful
participation in collaborative work environments. Front line
experience in library public services an asset. Organizational skills,
resourcefulness, and a sense of humour are essential.
Applicants are encouraged to provide with their applications examples
of their work, either as URL's or files on disk, and references to one
or more library sites they judge as notable.
Salary and Rank:
This tenure track position is classified at the Librarian 1 level,
with a current salary range of $34,323 to $62,945, dependent on
qualifications and experience. Librarians at the University of Alberta
have academic status and participate in a generous benefits program.
Closing date for this competition is April 23, 1999.
To Apply:
To apply, please mail, fax or e-mail your resume and the names of
three references to:
Karen Adams
Director of Library Services and Information Resources
Cameron Library
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
T6G 2J8
fax: (403) 492 -8302
email: karen.adams@ualberta.ca
The University of Alberta has a clear vision - to be indisputably
recognized as one of Canada's finest Universities. The University's
vision of the optimum environment for learning and research demands
major investment in information technology services and
infrastructure, innovative and resourceful staff and commitment to a
dynamic process of change. Further information is available on the
University's home page at: http://www.ualberta.ca.
In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, this
advertisement is directed to Canadian citizens and permanent
residents. If suitable Canadian citizens and permanent residents
cannot be found, other individuals will be considered.
The University of Alberta is committed to the principle of equity in
employment. As an employer we welcome diversity in the workplace and
encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including
Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible
minorities.
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From: Cindi Trainor <cindi@pop.uky.edu>
Please excuse cross-posting. See
<http://www.uky.edu/Libraries/employ.html> for
additional available position descriptions.
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Electronic Resources Librarian
University of Kentucky
The University of Kentucky Libraries seeks a creative, service-oriented
individual to serve as Electronic Resources Librarian, a full-time,
tenure-track position. The successful candidate, as a member of the Electronic
Resources / Support Team, will support automated systems within the University
Libraries and will be active in planning for the July 2000 move from NOTIS to
the Voyager system.
Available:
Review of applications to begin May 3, 1999. Position available July 1, 1999.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Team Leader for Electronic Resources, this new entry-level
position will assist the Team in planning for the migration to Voyager. Primary
duties will include analyzing and building the automated library system
profile, testing and troubleshooting the automated library system, creating and
maintaining library staff and student assistant user authorizations, and
supporting web client/server users. The successful candidate will participate
in the design and development of the Web interface for library catalogs and for
full-text and image databases.
The person in this position will have the opportunity to support team
responsibilities such as maintenance of some of the libraries' web pages,
including electronic reserves and the training and documentation pages for the
automated library system, and will participate in Electronic Resources Team
planning. This person will also serve on library committees, keep current with
trends in library automation and electronic resources, and take on projects as
appropriate.
Qualifications:
Required:
MLS from an ALA-accredited program; demonstration of effective communication
skills; ability to work in a complex and changing environment; experience with
or demonstrated skills in training others; knowledge of or experience with
Windows- based microcomputers and associated productivity applications, SGML,
HTML, OCLC and automated library systems.
Desired:
Experience or familiarity with NOTIS, UNIX, SiteSearch, Java or JavaScript,
Z39.50, EAD, DynaWeb, image manipulation programs, library reserves.
Salary: $28,500 minimum
Benefits:
Faculty rank, 12 month appointment, 22 days annual vacation,
TACC/CREF, Fidelity, and Twentieth Century Annuity plans. Life/health
insurance. Tuition remission.
Library:
The University of Kentucky Libraries consists of a main library and 12
branches. Combined holdings total more than 2.6 million volumes. The System has
a staff of 65 librarians and 121 support staff and serves a student body of
24,000. The Library is a member of ARL, SOLINET, the Center for Research
Libraries, and is a regional depository for federal documents. The new William
T. Young Library opened in April 1998.
TO APPLY:
Send letter of application, resume and names of three references to:
Ann S. Howell
Administrative Assistant for Personnel
University of Kentucky Libraries
500 S. Limestone Street Lexington, KY 40506-0456
FAX (606) 257-8379
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
