Organization: The Library, North Dakota State University
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Date:         Fri, 11 Sep 1992 09:33:16 CDT
From:         Thomas A Bremer <NU137475@NDSUVM1.BITNET>
Subject:      Position Available

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                INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES LIBRARIAN

A new position, the Information Technologies Librarian, is being
developed at the North Dakota State University Libraries to manage
the expansion of an existing data processing unit.  This newly
defined position will report to the Director of Libraries.  Primacy
will be given to identifying and defining the NDSU Libraries'
telecomputing and computing needs and strategies as an element in
the campus' infrastructure requirements to maintain and advance
quality academic programs.  The successful candidate will interact
with faculty, students, and campus administrators, and work
cooperatively with computer center staff to coordinate the
development, implementation, and updating of these and related
library services.

DESCRIPTION OF UNIT:  The new Information Technologies Unit will be
responsible for defining, implementing, operating, and utilizing
automated systems to support the mission of the NDSU Libraries.
MSUS/PALS, the NDSU Libraries' online information system, supports
a broad range of library functions, including acquisitions (both
serials and monographs), fund accounting, authority control, and
circulation/reserves/interlibrary loan/inventory control. The
online public catalog provides access to the collections of the
NDSU Libraries, 52 libraries throughout Minnesota, to other PALS
libraries in North and South Dakota, and to a growing number of
external bibliographic databases.  The Information Technologies
Unit will also be responsible for internal administrative computing
systems, microcomputer software support, and CD-ROM expansion and
networking.  Design and development is done in a team environment,
with heavy emphasis on user communication and involvement.  Current
unit staffing includes one Data Processing Coordinator, one Data
Communications Specialist, plus part-time student help.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   Primary responsibilities include: 1)
effective enhancement and operation of the library's automated
systems; 2) proactive liaison with campus, state and regional
groups and individuals associated with information technology
issues relevant to the NDSU Libraries; 3) keeping abreast of
national networking developments, actively participating in CNI
working groups, NISO, ITEF and other national initiatives,
determining appropriate and feasible responses of the NDSU
Libraries; and 4) contributing to library staff training activities
to help them most effectively take advantage of the array of
systems functions available.  Additional responsibilities include:
coordinating library projects with the campus computing center and
the North Dakota Higher Education Computing Network (HECN);
providing leadership for automated system support and development
for the Libraries; negotiating and managing vendor contacts for all
library systems operations.  As a member of the Director's Council
and of the Data Processing Coordinating Team, the person in this
position will be expected to contribute to the creative
administration of the NDSU Libraries, actively participating in
long-range planning for information technologies, systems
applications, and their fiscal support.

QUALIFICATIONS:   Graduate degree(s) in library science,
information systems, information science, or computer science, plus
progressively responsible professional experience in one or more of
these disciplines.  Other required qualifications include:
excellent oral and written communication skills; flexibility and
the ability to work collegially; demonstrated ability to analyze,
synthesize and interpret technical information, and to explain
design and operations of a technical system to diverse audiences;
demonstrated ability to establish excellent working relationships
with technical personnel, library staff, and end users.  Preferred
qualifications include:  demonstrated supervisory skills; knowledge
of current developments in library automation applications (such as
gateways, LAN/WAN, MARC record structure); experience in an
academic computing environment; grant writing experience;
experience in developing and managing budgets; and academic library
experience in reference or other user-contact areas of information
services.

Position available immediately.  For priority consideration, applications
should be received by October 10, 1992. Applications accepted until
position is filled.  Salary negotiable depending on experience and
qualifications ($35,000 minimum for twelve months).  Benefits include
TIAA/CREF and Blue Cross/Blue Shield.  NDSU is located in Fargo, an
educational, cultural, financial and medical center for the Upper Plains.
NDSU is a land grant university with approximately 8,500 undergraduates,
1000 graduate students, and 700 faculty.  With a population of 153,000,
the Fargo, ND-Moorhead, MN metropolitan area is known for its high
quality of life.  Fargo is within a short drive of the Minnesota lake
country and 4 hours from Minneapolis or Winnipeg.  Send letter of
application; current resume; and names, addresses and phone numbers
of three references to the Office of Human Resources, North Dakota
State University, P.O. Box 5345-University Station, Fargo, ND 58105.
NDSU is an equal opportunity institution.
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