job announcement -- Systems Librarian

[Bob Samson]

Cross-posted to multiple lists.  Please excuse duplication.
= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = 

The University of Texas at Arlington
University Libraries

Systems Librarian

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Assistant Director for Information 
Technologies, manages and maintains the Libraries' NOTIS-based 
integrated library management system.  Provides a high level of 
technical expertise and working knowledge of NOTIS,  exercises 
independent judgment in analyzing and diagnosing problems with 
the system, and works with all Libraries departments and the 
campus Computing Center to ensure the efficient and effective 
use of the system.  Major areas of responsibility include system 
administration, library liaison activities, and project management.  
In addition, the incumbent will be fully involved in the migration 
to a state-of-the-art library management system and will play an 
integral role in the development of innovative technological 
applications in library services.

Qualifications:

Required: ALA accredited MLS; minimum of 2 years experience in an 
academic setting, preferably an academic library; knowledge of MARC 
record structure; demonstrated organizational and analytical skills; 
superior interpersonal, written and oral communication skills; 
strong commitment to responsive and innovative service, with the 
ability to work effectively in a demanding and rapidly changing 
environment; familiarity with current developments in library 
automation.

Preferred:  Substantial experience with a NOTIS-based integrated 
system; familiarity with UNIX and UNIX-based systems;  knowledge of 
local and wide area networking technologies, telecommunications, 
the Internet, microcomputer and mainframe library applications.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary is negotiable to the mid-$30k level, depending on 
qualifications.  Includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Environment:

Please browse the Libraries' homepage at http://www.uta.edu/library/ 
to find out more about the UTA Libraries.

Application:

Applicants should submit a resume and the names, addresses, and 
telephone numbers of three professional references.  Consideration 
will begin March 10, 1997 and will continue until a successful 
candidate has been selected.  Applications and nominations should 
be addressed to:
                    Bob Samson
                    Chair, Systems Librarian Search Committee
                    The University of Texas at Arlington
                    University Libraries
                    P.O. Box 19497
                    Arlington, Texas   76019-0497


The University of Texas at Arlington is an equal opportunity, 
affirmative action employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis of 
sex, race, religion, color, nationality, age, or disability.


* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Bob Samson                          * samson at library.uta.edu
Assistant Director for              *
   Information Technologies         * http://www.uta.edu/library/
University Libraries                *
University of Texas at Arlington    * (817) 272-3728
P.O. Box 19497                      *
Arlington, TX   76019               * (817) 272-5797  fax
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *