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Date:         Thu, 3 Sep 1992 15:34:00 CDT
From:         LYNCHF@VUCTRVAX.BITNET
Subject:      Information Systems Specialist Position

VANDERBILT MEDICAL CENTER LIBRARY is looking for a dynamic, energetic and
forward-looking individual to fill the following:

POSITION:  Information Systems Specialist

DESCRIPTION:  Reporting to the Associate Director, and working closely with the
library's division heads and the Medical Center's Division of Information
Technology, this position is responsible for planning, implementing, managing,
and evaluating  automation and information technology applications as library
resources, and for consultation and training staff in their use.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Required. ALA-accredited MLS or a degree in computer science
or a related discipline and library experience; strong knowledge of
microcomputer hardware, software and networking; an understanding of library
operations; considerable exposure to electronics and telecommunications
technology; strong written and verbal communications skills; initiative and
originality; flexibility and the ability to accept and manage change.  Desired.
Experience with computer applications in a library setting; familiarity with
medical or hospital information systems; experience with non-print media;
teaching or training experience; professional involvement.

ENVIRONMENT:  The Medical Center Library contains around 170,000 volumes and
has a staff of 37; its annual budget is $2.5 million.  It serves a medical
school, a nursing school, a teaching hospital and a variety of health science
programs.  The Medical Center has recently identified the management and
utilization of information as a strategic priority.  A new $12 million library
is now under construction, as are a fiber optic backbone data network and a new
patient care information system.  Vanderbilt University consists of ten
schools and colleges with an enrollment of over 9000.  It is served by the Jean
and Alexander Heard Library, which has a collection of 2 million volumes and
a staff of 250.  The library is highly automated with an online system based
on NOTIS software and is an independent member of OCLC.  Vanderbilt is located
in Nashville, Tennessee, a major business and educational center in the
mid-South, with a population of over one million in the metropolitan
statistical area.

COMPENSATION:  Salary negotiable, commensurate with experience.  Insured
benefits and leave policies are those applicable to exempt employees of
Vanderbilt University, including TIAA/CREF, Vanguard and VALIC retirement plan
options.

APPLICATIONS:  To ensure first consideration, applications should be received
by 18 September 1992, but applications will be considered until the position
has been filled.  Send letter of application and resume, with names, addresses,
and telephone numbers of three references to:

                 T. Mark Hodges, Director
                  Medical Center Library
                   Vanderbilt University
             Nashville, Tennessee  37240-2340

Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
Minorities, persons with disabilities and women are encouraged to apply.
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