job opening: MA

[Carolyn Noah]

LIBRARY SYSTEM CONSULTANT. Technology planning, training, 
advisory, for a 200-member multitype Regional Library System. 
ALA-accredited MLS required. Five years professional library work 
including some supervisory, Internet, training skills, bibliographic 
database, and office-PC experience or equivalent combination of 
education and experience.

Starting salary DOQ (normally Step 1); range $38,301-49,263. 
Excellent benefits. See  also http://www.cmrls.org/jobs.html. Send 
cover letter, resume, and names of three references by January 11 
to CMRLS Search, 8 Flagg Rd., Shrewsbury, MA 01545. Position 
open until filled.

           CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM
                                  
                          JOB DESCRIPTION
                             CONSULTANT


FY99 Salary Range: $38,301-49,263
Currently this position has an eight-step salary range, with placement 
normally at Step 1.  The CMRLS Personnel Committee is commissioning a 
Compensation Study in FY99. 
                      
A supervisory professional position under the direction of the Regional 
Administrator with primary responsibility for technology planning, and 
training and advisory programs for CMRLS member libraries.  Supervises 
the CMRLS Technical Specialist.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

1.  Serves as a member of the regional management team for planning 
    and coordinating services to member libraries. Works with the 
    other consultants on collaborative CMRLS programs and projects. 
    Represents Administration as assigned.

2.  With input from the Technical Specialist, assesses the needs for 
    technology training, advisory and support services and 
    recommends appropriate allocations of funds and staff  time.

3.  Works with the Technical Specialist to plan, coordinate, promote 
    and conduct workshops and training sessions in support of 
    continuing education in technology for member library staff.

4.  Responds to questions and requests for advice, especially those 
    relating to library technology issues, from member librarians, 
    governing boards, support groups and individuals,

5.  Develops, writes, administers and monitors grant proposals 
    relating to library technology

6.  Promotes Regional services and contributes to Regional 
    publications, especially on library technology-related issues.
 
7.  Keeps abreast of current library technology developments and 
    their potential impact upon member libraries and CMRLS.

8.  Serves as regional representative on statewide and inter-Regional 
    technology issues, such as Regional Bibliographic Database and 
    Virtual Catalog projects.  Works with other consultant(s) to 
    investigate, evaluate, and help to negotiate regional reference 
    database contracts.

9   Acts as implementation coordinator for and migration liaison with 
    the automated network, C/W MARS.  Makes recommendations  
    regarding C/W MARS  bibliographic database issues.  

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10.	In collaboration with the other consultants, participates in 
ongoing development and maintenance of the CMRLS website.
       
11. Attends meetings, workshops, conferences and training sessions 
    appropriate to the scope of  the position.

12. Performs other related duties as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Broad knowledge of the principles and practices of librarianship, 
especially those relating to library technology issues and trends .

Ability to communicate effectively, in speech and in writing, with library 
staff and members of library governing and support groups at all levels 
of education, training and experience; both individually and in group 
situations.

Ability to initiate, organize and self-direct work responsibilities.

Ability to supervise and motivate staff.

EDUCATION:

A Master of Library Science degree from a library school accredited by 
the American Library Association. Five years professional (post-
graduate) library work, including some supervisory, Internet, training, 
bibliographic database, office-LAN and PC experience, or equivalent 
combination of education and experience.

EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED: Demonstrable experience working with library computer 
applications. Demonstrable instruction/training skills with individuals 
and groups. DESIRABLE: Web master skills; experience working with 
bibliographic database(s); MARC records; library automation project(s); 
reference databases; project management. 				
				
		
NOTE:  Job requires travel primarily in Central Massachusetts. (Staff 
member must provide own transportation, mileage is reimbursable.)


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Carolyn Noah, Assistant Regional Administrator and Consultant
Central Massachusetts Regional Library System
CMRLS, 8 Flagg Road, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
tel: 508 757-4110    fax: 508 757-4370
e-mail: cnoah at cwmarsmail.cwmars.org
http://www.cmrls.org