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Date:         Thu, 30 Jul 1992 15:03:28 EDT
From:         Anne Linton <ANNEL@GWUVM.BITNET>
Subject:      Position Description

Listed below is a job description for an opening at the Himmelfarb
Health Sciences Library.  If anyone is interested in this position,
please contact me directly.  Thanks.

                      POSITION DESCRIPTION

           The Paul Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library
         The George Washington University Medical Center
                     Washington, DC   20037

                     COMPUTER LAB LIBRARIAN


POSITION SUMMARY:

The Himmelfarb Library Computer Lab is located on the third floor
of the Library in the Audiovisual Study Center (AVSC).  It
currently consists of a local area network with 22 workstations
running computer-assisted instruction (CAI) programs and
applications software.  There are additional freestanding
workstations and videodisc stations.  The Computer Lab serves as
the delivery site for a variety of required Medical School CAI
programs.  The Computer Lab Librarian works closely with the staff
of the AVSC, the Department of Computer Medicine, and other faculty
to integrate software into the curriculum and is responsible for
the daily administration of the network, setting Computer Lab
policies and procedures, providing instruction as needed,  and
long-range planning.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.  Administers the daily operations of the Computer Lab's local
area network, including the installation of new software and
workstations, and maintains freestanding and videodisc stations.

2.  Acts as the Library's liaison to the Department of Computer
Medicine, which provides extensive network and hardware support.

3.  Works with faculty to integrate computer-assisted instruction
materials into the curriculum.  Helps set policies and standards
for the introduction of new network-based programs into the
curriculum.

4.  Sets policies and procedures for the daily operation of the
Computer Lab.  Maintains documentation on network operations.

5.  Troubleshoots hardware and software problems on workstations,
both on and off of the network.

6.  Works closely with the staff of the Audiovisual Study
Center(AVSC) to coordinate Computer Lab routines with AVSC routines
and to train student assistants in basic Computer Lab procedures
and network troubleshooting techniques.

7.  Trains the Audiovisual Senior Clerk in network start-up
routines.  Trains the Library Specialist in basic network  trouble-
shooting routines and to provide assistance to Computer Lab users
in desktop publishing, presentation, and assigned programs.
8.  Supervises student network assistant 10 hours per week.
Supervises Technical Assistant 15 hour per week.

9.  Works with the Collection Development Librarian to select and
maintain Computer Lab software and books.

10. Works closely with the User Education Coordinator to plan,
design, and teach classes in basic computer applications such as
word processing.  Conducts Computer Lab tours, demonstrations,
consultations, and orientations as needed.

11. Assists the Department of Computer Medicine in the
administration of the computer literacy requirement for medical
students.

12. Maintains and updates Computer Lab publications, promotional
materials, and instructional manuals with the help of the Library
Specialist.

13. Maintains statistics and submits annual and semi-annual
reports.

14. Makes recommendations for new equipment.

15. Coordinates the interface of the Computer Lab network with the
compact disc and teaching classroom networks.

16. Other duties and special projects as assigned.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

Interpersonal-- Strong interpersonal and communication skills,
including public presentations and teaching.  Excellent teamwork,
collaboration, and negotiation skills required.

Management-- Demonstrated supervisory skills plus an ability to
motivate staff and colleagues;  strong organizational skills for
for fulfilling commitments, completing projects, and meeting
deadlines.

Technical-- Knowledge of micrcomputer hardware (IBM-PC or
compatibles), software applications packages (WordPerfect, Harvard
Graphics, and Pagemaker), and the role of computer-assisted
instruction in the medical school curriculum.  Knowledge of
networking principles.  Experience teaching microcomputer basics
and in program development and evaluation.

Qualifications-- Master's Degree in Library or Information Science
and at least 3 to 5 years experience in a biomedical library
working with microcomputers.


Submit resume and cover letter to:

Anne M. Linton, Associate Director
Information, Instruction, and Media Services
Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library
The George Washington University Medical Center
2300 Eye Street, NW
Washington, DC   20037    PHONE:  202-994-1826
FAX:  202-223-3691  E-MAIL:  ANNEL@GWUVM.GWU.EDU

The George Washington University is an Equal Opportunity/
Affirmative Action Employer.

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