Newsgroups: bit.listserv.pacs-l
Date:         Thu, 21 Jan 1993 12:09:41 CDT
From:         Public-Access Computer Systems Forum <LIBPACS@UHUPVM1.BITNET>
Subject:      Position Openings

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From: lxf@stubbs.ucop.edu (Laine Farley 510/987-0552)
Subject: Job announcement--Univ. of CA
Please share this job announcement.  Note that it is primarily an analyst
position, not a programming job.  It has been posted to several lists with
apologies for duplication.

Title:  Programmer/Analyst III (Job number 11-27-233)
Employer:  University of California, Office of the President, Information
Systems & Administrative Services, Library Automation (MELVYL System)
Location:  Oakland, California
Salary:  $41,500 - 62,300
Deadline:  open until filled; to begin immediately

BACKGROUND:  The University of California's MELVYL System serves as the
online union catalog for the 9 University of California campuses.  It
includes holdings from the California State Library and other affiliated
California institutions.  The search software and user interface are
custom-designed in response to the needs of the UC community.  The MELVYL
System includes a growing number of commercial abstracting and indexing
databases that are accessible via the MELVYL system user interface, and the
system also provides access to a number of other library catalogs and
databases via the Internet.


STATEMENT OF DUTIES:  As part of the MELVYL User Services group, the
incumbent is a major participant in the planning and design of the MELVYL
System user interface, and in delivering user services in support of the
system.  Responsibilities include the following:

Analysis and Specification:  Under minimal supervision, solicits input for
design of system features, performs systems analysis of bibliographic
requirements and/or usage data; prepares detailed specifications for MELVYL
development programmers; tests system changes for quality, consistency, and
reliability; advises and consults with other staff on various aspects of
system design and enhancements; participates in setting priorities and
scheduling the introduction of new features and changes.

User Services:  Performs user liaison functions including the following:
participates in answering questions from the Helpline and user comments and
makes suggestions for system improvements based on user feedback; serves as
primary or backup liaison for Library Automation to various systemwide or
campus groups; assists in organizing and presenting the annual MELVYL
System Update for campus representatives; develops and presents training on
system features as requested by campus libraries or other affiliated
groups; communicates with campus library staff about planned maintenance or
notifies them about unexpected problems.

Documentation:  Determines the need for online system documentation as a
result of system changes or in response to user suggestions.  Organizes
online documentation system, and writes or reviews all help screens and
error messages to insure consistency and clarity.  Determines the need for
periodic updates to the _MELVYL System Reference Manual_ and writes or
reviews text.  Determines the need for other print or online documentation
and writes or reviews the contents.  Writes regular column and special
articles for the _DLA Bulletin_.  Assists the editor of _The Mynd of the
MELVYL System_ newsletter and coordinates its distribution.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

Required:  Education or equivalent experience appropriate for professional
position in library public services and use of automated information
retrieval systems.  Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication
skills.

Desired:  M.L.S., knowledge of the MARC format, ability to work effectively
with technical staff, library staff, and members of the university
community, familiarity with the MELVYL system, knowledge or experience in
user interface design, knowledge of trends in library automation,
experience in writing documentation for automated systems.

TO APPLY:  Submit an application/resume in person or mail
application/resume to:  Personnel Serivces, 9th Floor, 300 Lakeside Dr.,
Oakland, CA  94612-3550.  Applications/resumes can be telecopied to
Personnel Services at (510) 987-0894.  Please indicate job number, position
title and closing date.

Contact Sharon J. Flood at (510) 987-0821 or Chris Nishida at (510)
987-0822 for additional information.

The job will be listed with the ALA PLACEMENT SERVICE at the upcoming
Midwinter meeting in Denver.  Check the section on INFORMATION SYSTEMS for
details.
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From: sue@sue.cc.columbia.edu (Sue Zayac)
Subject: Announcement of Vacancy
HEAD OF ELECTRONIC DATA SERVICES

Search Reopened

Columbia University Libraries seeks a head for its new Electronic Data
Services (EDS), jointly operated by the Libraries and Academic Computing
(AcIS).  The goal of EDS is to enhance instruction and research which use
numeric information and mapping data in machine-readable form.  The Head
of EDS reports to the Assistant Director of the Social Science Division of
the Libraries and works closely with the Assistant Director of AcIS.

Responsibilites:  The incumbent will be responsible for the operation and
development of data library and support services for numeric data in all
machine-readable formats.  Responsibilites include overseeing day-to-day
operations, developing policies and procedures, and assisting users in
identifying and obtaining appropriate data.  Outreach and liaison with
faculty, students, researchers, and computer lab directors are key
responsibilities, as is training reference librarians to develop numeric
data as a major reference resource.  The incumbent will also formulate
control mechanisms for data sets, provide reference service at the Lehman
Social Sciences Library where EDS is located, prepare annual budget
proposals, and write grant proposals to enhance EDS.

Working relationships:  The Head of EDS will work closely with the
research support staff of AcIS, with the government documents librarian,
and with the head of the Libraries' Electronic Text Service.  The Head of
EDS administers Columbia's membership responsibilities with ICPSR, the New
York State Data Center, and the National Center for Health Statistics.

Requirements are:  background in social sciences and quantitative research
or its support; experience with a variety of Census and other public data;
experience with a broad range of numeric electronic resources and
services; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to support training
programs; and experience in a variety of computer environments.  Preferred
qualifications are:  advanced subject degree in a social science or other
research field, or accredited MLS; familiarity with major statistical
packages.

Salary ranges are:  Librarian I:  $30,000 - $39,000; Librarian II: $32,000
- $43,000.  Excellent benefits include assistance with University housing
and tuition exemption for self and family.  Women and minority candidates
are enouraged to apply.

Send resume, listing names, addresses and phone numbers of three
references, to:  Kathleen Wiltshire, Director of Personnel, Box 35, Butler
Library, Columbia University, 535 West 114th Street, New York, NY  10027.

Applications sent via electronic mail will not be accepted.

Deadline for applications is February 26, 1993.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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