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From:         Carolyn Weaver <cweaver@U.WASHINGTON.EDU>
Subject:      Position announcement, University of Washington

	NOTICE OF VACANCY
	September 24, 1992


TITLE:  Outreach Information Services Librarian
	University of Washington Health Sciences Library & Information Center

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Outreach Information Services Librarian reports to the Associate
Director, Education, Clinical and Research Services, Health Sciences
Library and Information Center (HSLIC). This position plays a key role
in developing and implementing the library's outreach efforts to health
professionals, including librarians, throughout the state.  In addition,
this position is responsible for providing state-of-the-art information
services, including reference desk coverage, online searching, information
management education and retrieval classes, and consultations to a broad
community of students, faculty and staff at the University of Washington.

HSLIC serves the Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Public
Health and Community Medicine, and two very active teaching hospitals
(University of Washington Medical Center and Harborview Medical Center)
with a primary user population of almost 10,000.  The University of
Washington is the medical school for the states of Washington, Alaska,
Montana and Idaho (WAMI) program. HSLIC has a staff of 65 FTE, including 18
librarians, a collection of more than 300,000 volumes and over 4,300
current serial titles.  A sophisticated Teaching/Learning Center
provides faculty and students with access to the latest technology in
support of course-related instruction.  A local subset of  MEDLINE is
currently available with other databases to become available in the near
future.  Workstations allow users to access  remote and  locally mounted
databases as well as  a number of CD-ROM products.  An expanded information
management education program offers library users classes in basic library
use, introductory and advanced online searching and personal files
management. HSLIC contracts with the National Library of Medicine
to be the headquarters for the National Network of Libraries of Medicine,
Pacific Northwest Region, serving the states of Alaska, Idaho, Montana,
Oregon and Washington.


SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1.  Staffs the Reference Desk and the end-user areas to assist users in
    using the library and its resources.

2.  Serves as an advanced searcher on a variety of databases using NLM
    and non-NLM vendors.

3.  With the Information Services and User  Education Librarian
    plans, develops, teaches, and presents formal and informal classes and
    consultations on a variety of library services and resources, including
    locally-mounted and end-user search systems, personal files management,
    and the effective use of the library.

4.  Participates in the Library's liaison program for collection
    development and teaching purposes. Maintains liaison with assigned
    departments.

5.  Represents HSLIC on appropriate University Libraries Committees.

6.  Responsible for planning, developing, marketing, managing,
    implementing and evaluating a pilot outreach information service
    project.  Responsible for implementing policies, procedures, types
    of services, charging mechanisms, budgeting, etc.  Serves as primary
    resource for HSLIC outreach information services.

7.  Prepares monthly, quarterly and annual reports.

8.  Performs other duties as assigned.


QUALIFICATIONS:

1.  MLS degree from an ALA accredited institution required.

2.  At least 3 years experience in a public services position in a health
    sciences library required.

3.  At least 3 years experience searching MEDLINE on NLM and non-NLM vendors
    required.

4.  Demonstrated oral and written communication skills, teaching
    experience and project management skills required.

5.  Ability to use microcomputers required, emphasis on Mac's.

6.  Experience managing budgets preferred.

7.  Background in business practices preferred.

8.  Familiarity with a variety of end-user search systems desirable.

9.  Familiarity with a variety of personal file management software desirable.

SALARY:   $28,000 minimum.  Starting salary dependent on background and
          experience.

BENEFITS:  Librarians are academic personnel and participate in a TIAA-CREF
           retirement program on a matching basis.  Vacation is accrued at
	   a rate of 24 working days per year; sick leave at the rate
	   of 12 working days per year.  Premiums fully paid for medical,
	   dental and life insurance plans.  No state or local income tax.

APPLY TO:	Charles Chamberlin
		Deputy Director of Libraries
		482 Allen Library
		University of Washington Libraries, FM-25
		Seattle, Washington 98195-0001

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
	To ensure consideration, applications should be received no later than
	5:00 p.m., Friday, December 4, 1992.

THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the
University is required to verify and document the citizenship or employment
authorization of each new employee.
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