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Position opening -- NETWORK SERVICES LIBRARIAN
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (LIBREF%ALBNYVMS.BITNET@ricevm1.ric)
Mon Jul 27 12:46:57 1992
Date: Mon, 27 Jul 1992 11:40:32 CDT
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This position is posted on several lists. Apologies for the cross-
posting.
POSITION: Network Services Librarian
RESPONSIBILITIES: The University at Albany is seeking a librarian
to provide leadership and training of library staff, university
faculty, and students in the use of electronic resources and
databases available within the University Libraries and remotely
through networks. The librarian will work closely with reference
librarians and bibliographers in both the University Library and
Dewey Library, Interactive Media Center staff, Library Systems
Office, and Computing Center Academic Support Services in planning
and implementing access to electronic resources throughout the
campus. The librarian will also serve as a general reference
librarian at the Reference Desk, including evening and weekend
hours, participate in the formal bibliographic instruction program,
and provide instruction in use of reference and CD-ROM materials.
Reports to Head of Reference Services. Research, publication, and
service to the Libraries and University are expected to satisfy
criteria for continuing appointment and promotion.
QUALIFICATIONS: ALA accredited MLS, MIS or equivalent; knowledge of
electronic networks and telecommunications; knowledge of reference
sources and services; and good communications skills are required.
Experience in reference services and experience in designing
instructional programs are desirable.
SALARY: Commensurate with education and experience. Salary minimum
$26,000.
TERMS & BENEFITS: Twelve month appointment; sick leave and annual
leave at 15 days each per year; health insurance, major medical or
Health Maintenance Organization and dental. Social Security
coverage. TIAA/CREF or New York State Teachers Retirement available
(employee contribution rate = 3%).
CAMPUS & COMMUNITY: The University at Albany is one of four
university centers in the State University of New York system. It is
a research University serving a student body of over 11,000
undergraduate and 5,000 graduate students in 45 academic
departments. The university is committed to providing quality
education to a diverse student body and is actively engaged in the
recruitment and retention of minority and non-traditional students.
Approximately 18% of undergraduates are Latin or African American.
The University at Albany, one of four university centers in SUNY, is
located in New York's capital city, 150 miles north of New York
City, 150 miles west of Boston. The tri-city metropolitan area
(Albany-Schenectady-Troy) has a population of approximately 850,000.
APPLY TO: Christine M. Travis, Library Personnel Officer, University
Libraries - UL 139, The University at Albany, State University of
New York, 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York 12222
DEADLINE: Review of letters of application and resumes will begin
August 20, 1992. Please include a list of three persons with
addresses whom we can contact for references.
THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY, STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK IS AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. APPLICATIONS FROM WOMEN,
MINORITY PERSONS, HANDICAPPED PERSONS, SPECIAL DISABLED AND VIETNAM
ERA VETERANS ARE ESPECIALLY WELCOME.
