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Job Announcement - OhioLINK
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Tue Apr 21 12:58:51 1992
Date: Tue, 21 Apr 1992 11:51:30 CDT
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Job Announcement
Assistant Director of Library Systems for OhioLINK
The Ohio Library and Information Network (OhioLINK) is seeking an
Assistant Director of Library Systems to work closely with the
Director of Library Systems and with personnel from OhioLINK member
institutions in planning, implementing, and managing the OhioLINK
project with a primary responsibility for database management.
OhioLINK is a consortium composed of 15 public and 2 private
universities and the State Library of Ohio. Each member institution
is or will be implementing an Innovative Interfaces, Inc. integrated
library system. Bibliographic records from the 18 institutions will
be merged on and accessed through a central database. OhioLINK will
also be providing central access to a variety of electronic databases
(bibliographic and full-text), developing a state-wide system for the
delivery of documents in full-text and image format, and pursuing an
ambitious software development plan for advanced workstation
technology. The Assistant Director of Library Systems will serve
as the OhioLINK Database Quality Coordinator for all databases loaded
and maintained centrally. Duties include serving as the primary
liaison between OhioLINK and database vendors, planning and
coordinating all database processing and loading projects,
establishing and overseeing standards for storing and accessing
bibliographic and full text information at the central database, and
resolving conflicts between OhioLINK member institution databases and
the central database.
Qualifications:
A Master's of Library Science from an ALA-accredited program, and a
minimum of 4 years of cataloging experience in a medium to large
academic library is required. The candidate must also have
experience in implementing integrated library systems, and managing
large database preparation or conversion projects. Experience
with OCLC and knowledge of current cataloging standards is expected.
The candidate is also expected to demonstrate excellent oral and
written communication skills, and the ability to work successfully in
group settings to facilitate discussion and build consensus.
Familiarity with Innovative Interfaces, Inc. software is preferred.
Salary: $38,000 - $45,000 with a generous benefit package that
includes health care, retirement, vacation, and sick leave.
Interested individuals should submit a resume and the names,
addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to:
Anita Cook
Director of Library Systems
OhioLINK
1224 Kinnear Road
Columbus, OH 43212
Applications should be postmarked no later than June 30, 1992.
OhioLINK is an EEO/AA employer.
If you wish to see a more complete job description, or you have
questions about the position, please contact Anita Cook at
the above address or by electronic mail (anita@ohiolink.edu)
or telephone (614-292-0069).
