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Date:         Wed, 8 Apr 1992 11:13:36 CDT
From:         Public-Access Computer Systems Forum <LIBPACS@UHUPVM1.BITNET>
Subject:      Position Openings

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From:     "Don Baker, Systems Manager - Cline Library"
          <BAKERD@NAUVAX>
Subject:  Position Announcement
The following position announcements are appearing on a number of
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than once.

                *****POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS*****

                   NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY

Northern Arizona University's location in Flagstaff, a city of
40,000 at the heart of scenic northern Arizona, affords access to
numerous points of interest, such as the Grand Canyon, the renowned
Lowell Observatory, the San Francisco Peaks, and the Navajo and
Hopi Indian reservations. The community enjoys a four-season
climate and plenty of Arizona sunshine at an elevation of 7,000
feet. Outdoor recreation opportunities include hiking, backpacking,
skiing, canoeing, river rafting, and boating on Lake Powell.

NAU offers undergraduate and graduate programs for 16,000 students,
both on and off-campus. A major addition and renovation to the
Cline Library provides over 200,000 square feet of research and
study space, housing a collection of a million plus, including
477,000 books.

The Cline Library at NAU invites applications for four
Bibliographic Services positions. Each involves academic
professional status and a 12-month contract. Basic requirements: an
ALA-accredited MLS; a strong service orientation; and excellent
oral and written communications skills. More detailed job
descriptions are available upon request. Application review will
begin on April 15, 1992. The searches will remain open until the
positions are filled.

BIBLIOGRAPHIC SERVICES COORDINATOR: manages the Bibliographic
Services Department, with a staff of 21 FTE (5 professional
librarians and 16 classified staff) handling all operational
aspects of acquisitions, binding, cataloging, physical processing
and serials control, as well as creation and maintenance of records
for the library's online catalog, NAU-CARL. Required: minimum of 5
years successful management experience in an academic library
technical services department with expertise in at least one area:
Cataloging, Acquisitions, Serials Control. Preferred: experience
with automated systems in support of technical services, OCLC in
particular. Salary: $33,000.

ACQUISITIONS LIBRARIAN: supervises 1 librarian and 6 FTE staff
responsible for all aspects of monographic, serial, and non-book
acquisitions, including USGPO depository processing. Participates
in departmental management team; and works closely with the
Collection Development Officer and subject specialists. Required:
minimum of 2 years professional experience in an academic library
acquisitions department; current working knowledge of the book
trade and serials acquisitions'issues and trends; and successful
management/supervisory experience. Preferred: experience with an
automated acquisitions system. Desired: Master's degree in a
subject specialty. Salary: $28,000.

SPECIAL FORMATS CATALOGING LIBRARIAN: performs original cataloging
with major emphases on media and music materials. Supervises 1
staff edit cataloger; participates in departmental management team;
and shares responsibility for the creation, maintenance, and
quality control of the online catalog, NAU-CARL. Required: minimum
2 years professional experience functioning in an online catalog
environment, using standard online cataloging tools; working
knowledge of standards/protocols for OCLC or other automated
cataloging utility; familiarity with MARC formats, especially AV,
sound recordings, scores, and computer files. Preferred: music
background; and supervisory and academic library cataloging
experience. Salary: $25,000 budgeted level.

MONOGRAPHS CATALOG LIBRARIAN: performs original and complex edit
cataloging of monographs, archives & manuscripts, and microformats.
Assists with bibliographic control and maintenance projects, and
serves as the library's OCLC trainer. Supervises 2 staff and 1
student aide. Participates in departmental management team.
Required: 2 years cataloging experience using LC classification and
subject headings, AACR2, OCLC/MARC formats (Books & AMC).
Preferred: supervisory experience. Desired: OPAC experience.
Salary: $25,000 budgeted level.

Send application letter, resume, and names/addressess/phone numbers
of three references to: Jean D. Collins, University Librarian,
Cline Library, P.O. Box 6022, NAU, Flagstaff, AZ 86011. Northern
Arizona University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative
Action employer. Minorities, Women, Handicapped, and Veterans are
encouraged to apply.
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From: Don Carlin <CARLIND@APSU.BITNET>
Excuse the cross-post; want to send to all the relevant lists. --dc

                           POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

                      INFORMATION SERVICES LIBRARIAN

RANK:              Instructor or Assistant Professor depending upon
                   qualifications.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  Staff Information Desk, including evenings and weekends,
                   assisting and instructing users in obtaining information
                   from the reference, periodicals, government publications,
                   reserve, and general collections and from outside sources.
                   Perform online searches.  Provide library orientation and
                   instruction sessions. Assist in the development of the
                   reference and other collections.  Coordinate interlibrary
                   loan service, supervising one staff member and student
                   workers.  Oversee and curate special collections,
                   including University Archives and local history.  Other
                   public service responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:    An ALA-accredited master's degree is required.  Knowledge
                   of online searching techniques.  Friendly, open manner
                   with library users and ability to work harmoniously with
                   University faculty and cooperatively with other Library
                   departments and staff.  Effective interpersonal and
                   communications skills are essential.  Versatility and
                   flexibility.  Well-rounded general education and range of
                   experiences.  Commitment to professional development.
                   Familiarity with OCLC helpful.

APPOINTMENT:       Position is open and is tenure track with faculty status
                   and rank.  Appointment at Instructor or Assistant
                   Professor rank depending upon qualifications.  Conditions:
                   12 month contract with 24 days annual leave, 11 paid
                   holidays, and 12 sick days.  Minimum salary is $26,000.
                   Retirement is paid entirely by the State; participation
                   may be in state retirement system or TIAA.  State pays 80%
                   of a health insurance policy and all of a basic life
                   insurance policy.

UNIVERSITY:        Austin Peay State University is a state supported
                   institution within the Tennessee Board of Regents System
                   and has been designated the liberal arts university of the
                   system.  It has approximately 5500 FTE students and 230
                   faculty.  It is in Clarksville, TN, population 70,000,
                   located 45 miles northwest of Nashville on Interstate 24.
                   APSU is an EEO/AA Employer.

APPLICATION
INFORMATION:       June 15, 1992, application deadline.  Send letter of
                   application, resume, graduate and undergraduate
                   transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable for initial
                   screening), and three letters of reference to:

                              Ms. Anne May Berwind
                              Felix G. Woodward Library
                              Austin Peay State University
                              P.O. Box 4595
                              Clarksville, TN  37044
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From: wfeidt@nalusda.gov (Bill Feidt)
Subject: NAL Position Announcement
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT:

Coordinator for Integrated Library System

National Agricultural Library
Beltsville, Maryland

GM1410/13   Librarian (Library Automation)

$46,210 starting salary

Announcement open March 30 - April 27, 1992

RESPONSIBILITIES:  Serves as the agency's expert and focal point
for the operation, maintenance, modification, enhancement and
support of NAL's Integrated System for Information Services (ISIS).
ISIS uses VTLS software running on an HP980/100 minicomputer.

Performs in-depth systems analysis, feasibility and cost/benefit
studies of new applications requirements.  Prepares detailed
acceptance and testing criteria for ensuring users requirements are
met.

This announcement is open to all U.S. citizens.  Civil Service
status is not required.  Candidates will be considered without
discrimination for any non-merit reason such as race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical or
mental handicap, or membership or nonmembership in an employee
organization.

FOR COPY OF FULL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT CONTACT:

     (301) 344-0117
     USDA, ARS, Personnel Division
     Personnel Operations Branch
     Room 106, 6305 Ivy Lane
     Greenbelt, Maryland 20770-1435

     Request announcement no. ARS-H22-056

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE JOB CONTACT:

     Gary McCone
     Head, Database Administration Branch, NAL
     (301) 504-6813
     gmccone@asrr.arsusda.gov
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