[Web4lib] Position announcement - Georgetown University

[Nina McHale]

LIBRARY SERVICES TECHNICIAN

Georgetown University's Edmund a Walsh School of Foreign Service in 
Education City, Qatar (GUSFS-Q) will open in Fall 2005. We are seeking 
dynamic and enthusiastic candidates to join the GU's team in Doha.  The 
Library positions offer attractive salaries, expatriate benefits and 
allowances as well as the exciting opportunity to be a member of the 
inaugural team. For information on the campus in Qatar 
(http://www3.georgetown.edu/sfs/qatar). 
<http://www3.georgetown.edu/sfs/qatar>  

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of the Head, Georgetown University, SFS-Qatar 
Library, the Library Services Technician provides both technical and 
operational support to the Director and the other staff of the library 
to ensure the delivery of efficient and effective services to the 
students, faculty and staff of the GUSFS-Q campus.   The Library 
Services Technician assists with the day-to-day operations in technical 
services, public services, collection development, and systems, and 
also   provides administrative support to the library staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree, and a minimum of 3 years, broad-based experience in 
an academic, research or similar library setting.  Must have knowledge 
of library operations including technical services, cataloging, public 
services, document delivery and instruction, and practical experience in 
at least one of those areas . Must be flexible and comfortable working 
in a dynamic team environment; Superior oral and written communication 
skills.Must be fluent in the use of technology including MS Office Suite 
and Internet search skills. Familiarity with library information systems 
and online catalogs desired, and experience providing software/hardware 
support and/or training desired.
Knowledge of some Arabic or other languages desired.

TO APPLY:
Applications are being accepted immediately for appointments to be made 
by August 2005. For more information on the positions, qualifications or 
to apply online: 
http://data.georgetown.edu/hr/employment_services/joblist/job_category.cfm.  
Or send your resume, references and cover letter to: Irene Hoffman, 
Georgetown University Library, libhr at georgetown.edu. 37th & O Streets, 
NW, Washington DC 20057.

Georgetown University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

-- 
Nina McHale
Reference Librarian/Web Services Coordinator
Lauinger Library
Georgetown University
Washington, DC 20057
nlm25 at georgetown.edu
202-687-6818