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Date:         Wed, 15 Apr 1992 12:46:24 CDT
From:         "Linda L. Lester" <lll8g@poe.acc.Virginia.EDU>
Subject:      Position Announcement

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Position Title:  Electronic Information Services Librarian
                   Reference Department, Alderman Library,
               University of Virginia

The University of Virginia is seeking an Electronic Information Services
Librarian to organize and manage electronic information services in the
Alderman (main) Library Reference Department.

The University of Virginia Library is the 28th largest library in the
Association of Research Libraries.  Composed of eleven libraries, the
University Library system along with the professional school libraries of
law, health sciences and graduate business serves 1,600 teaching faculty,
6,000 graduate and professional students, and 11,000 undergraduates.

Building upon the firm foundation of traditional collections and resources,
the Library is rapidly enhancing its electronic and other nontraditional
services.

The Library's main computer system, VIRGO, provides a NOTIS online
catalog with circulation, acquisitions, and serials check-in.  Also available
on VIRGO are nine Wilson indexes and Current Contents, and plans are
underway to add additional indexes.  Work is in progress to put full texts
online, including the Oxford English Dictionary and English Poetry
600-1900.  These efforts include establishment of a staffed Electronic Text
Center in the main library with state-of-the-art hardware and software.

The University of Virginia is located in a cosmopolitan area within half an
hour's drive from the Blue Ridge mountains and two hours from
Washington, D.C., and enjoys the rich historical tradition of its founder,
Thomas Jefferson.

Job Description:

Evaluates, implements, and publicizes new systems. Trains and oversees
the work of Reference Department staff in electronic information services.
Provides technical support by troubleshooting hardware and software
problems.  Participates in providing reference service and information
management education.  Coordinates collection development activities in
assigned reference areas.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

1.MLS from an ALA-accredited library school or a master's degree in a
related field.

2.Demonstrated knowledge of library information service, emerging
electronic information services, and their applications to libraries.

3.Effective organizational, interpersonal, communication, and presentation
skills.

4.Experience with microcomputer applications in libraries, including
technical skills related to hardware and software.

5.Commitment to professional growth and development.

Salary: $24,000 or higher, depending on qualifications.

Benefits:  General faculty status, 22 days vacation, generous sick leave,
Blue Cross/Blue Shield, state and TIAA/CREF retirement plans, research
leave.

Applications received before May 15, 1992 will receive first consideration.
Send letter of application, resume, and names, addresses, and phone
numbers of three references to:

  Ms. Gail Oltmanns
  Director of Personnel and Planning
  Alderman Library
  University of Virginia
  Charlottesville, VA 22903-2498

UVa is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
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