Position Announcement for CT Library Network

[Bill Sullivan]

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                                      CONNECTICUT STATE LIBRARY

                                         INFORMATION ARCHITECT

The Connecticut State Library is now accepting applications for the position of Information Architect for the Connecticut Library Network (CLN). (http://www.cslnet.ctstateu.edu/cln) This new position is responsible for managing the statewide bibliographic database project with a long-term job focus on recommending and implementing solutions that make widely dispersed networked information resources of all types more accessible and more visible to information users.

The Information Architect will evaluate for acceptance all vendor production work on the statewide bibliographic database, ensure vendor compliance with contractual (RFP) requirements for union catalog processing, public access search engine and cataloging modules; ensure integrity and quality control of database and efficiency and effectiveness of database updating procedures.  Related duties include: plans and coordinates with vendor and data providers the migration of the database from a centralized to a distributed environment; plans and coordinates training of library staff; performs ongoing system administration/network support duties; and identifies, assesses and positions new technologies plus other duties as required.

Qualifications:  A Masters Degree in Library Science or Information Science from an ALA-accredited library school, or a Masters Degree in a field closely related to information technology and three (3) years post-graduate professional employment in a library systems environment.  Applicants must possess considerable knowledge of the processes (online and batch) used to produce and update large MARC-based union catalogs derived from widely diverse record sources; considerable knowledge of or ability to learn the technical requirements for conducting information searches in a distributed environment consisting of heterogeneous, independently managed systems and diverse data/media types.  Required skills and abilities include:  ability to manage projects; considerable interpersonal/customer service skills and oral and written communication skills; and other qualifications as described in the complete position description.  Travel required.

Salary:    Starting salary $47,838 with annual increases to $57,998 plus fringe benefit package.

Applications: A position description with full duties and complete qualifications is available upon request or you may visit the Connecticut State Library website at http://www.cslnet.ctstateu.edu/jobs.htm.  Please submit letter of application with resume no later than June 30, 1998 to David Peck, Human Resources/Affirmative Action Program Manager, Connecticut State Library, 231 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106.  Qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans and older persons are encouraged to apply.  The Connecticut State Library is an EEO/AA employer.