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Date:         Thu, 3 Sep 1992 19:18:56 EDT
From:         LYNCHF%VUCTRVAX.BITNET@Kentvm.Kent.edu
Subject:      INFORMATION SERVICES POSITION
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VANDERBILT MEDICAL CENTER LIBRARY is looking for a dynamic, energetic and
forward-looking individual who would like to work in an exciting & challenging
environment to fill the following:

POSITION:  Information Services Librarian and Coordinator, Reference
Collections

DESCRIPTION:  Reporting to the Head, Information and Education Services, this
position is one in a group of several providing help and guidance to users.
It combines traditional reference work and database searching with outreach
and educational activities.  In particular, this position is coordinator of the
reference collections, with responsibility for keeping them current and
topical.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Required. ALA-accredited MLS or acceptable equivalent;
understanding of the role of information services; evidence of an aptitude for
quick learning and rapid assimilation of details; good interpersonal skills;
iniative and imagination; computer literacy.  Desired.  Strong science
background; relevant experience, including online searching; appropriate
continuing education courses; and certification by MLA's Academy of Health
Information Professionals.

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.  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 is 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  37232-2340

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