Job Announcement

[Roy Tennant]

Posted on behalf of Lisa Bennett <lmbwml at rit.edu>, do not
reply to me.
Roy

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Date: Wed, 26 Aug 1998 16:55:59 +0000
From: "L. Bennett" <lmbwml at rit.edu>
Subject: Job Ad
Reply-to: Lmbwml at rit.edu

LIBRARY SOFTWARE SPECIALIST
Wallace Library Systems Department
Rochester Institute of Technology

Wallace Library, a leader in information technology at Rochester Institute of
Technology (RIT), seeks a motivated and energetic information technologist who
will 
·	investigate emerging library technology and monitor general information
technology trends;
·	manage its Innovative Interfaces Library Automated System;
·	support non-Innovative library software for cataloging, serials,
acquisitions, and information delivery services (ILL) functions (e.g. Yankee’s
GOBI electronic book ordering system, RLG Ariel, and OCLC’s Passport for
Windows and other OCLC software products);
·	develop and enhance Internet access to the above library information;
·	conduct institute-wide technology training sessions;
·	provide reference service through assigned Reference Desk hours; and
·	seek constant skill upgrades in technology.

The library is looking for an individual who is excited about technology,
possesses technology vision, is willing to take risks,  is a people person who
communicates well with all levels of users, and, most of all, is adaptable to
constant change.

Requirements:

Master’s degree in information technology, computer science, library and
information science, or equivalent; bachelor’s degree in information
technology or computer science is desirable.

Skills and experience:

Database creation and maintenance; library or information technical systems
planning; delivery of information via the Internet, especially Web
development; managing a vendor system that impacts multiple departments with
multiple functions; experience with Innovative Interfaces software, Windows
NT, OCLC software, and interfacing vendor electronic systems with in-house
systems is desirable but not required.

Salary commensurate with experience.  Generous benefits package.  RIT is a
co-educational, privately endowed university enrolling 13,000+ full and
part-time undergraduate and graduate student preparing for technical and
professional careers.  Preference will be given to applications received prior
to September 22d, 1998 but will be accepted until the position is filled.

Send resume and the names of three references to:
	Ms. Susan Gioia
	Staff Assistant to the Director
	Wallace Library
	Rochester Institute of Technology
	90 Lomb Memorial Dr.
	Rochester, NY 14623-5604
	716-475-2565
	FAX: 716-475-7007

Visit our Web site at http://wally.rit.edu/.  RIT is an EOE/AA Employer