Position in computer and network support at University of Oregon Library

[Gail R. Featheringham]

> 
> Here's a question of netiquette I've never known a clear answer to:  When  
> job announcement are posted to a discussion-oriented list like Web4Lib,  
> are they fair topics for discussion?
> 
> Thomas Dowling
> tdowling at ohiolink.edu
> 
> >QUALIFICATIONS:
> >Required: B.S. or B.A. degree (preferably in computer science or a  
> related
> >field); excellent interpersonal communication skills; extensive  
> experience
> >in DOS PC, Windows PC, Macintosh, and Power Macintosh hardware  
> purchasing,
> >upgrading, maintenance and repair; extensive experience in application
> >software support; extensive experience with MS Windows and Mac OS and
> >their relationship with Novell NetWare 3.x or better, TCP/IP, IPX, and
> >Ethernet.  Ability to work productively on one or more cross-departmental
> >faculty teams.  Desired: Novell NetWare 4 expertise in a mixed platform
> >environment;  awareness of and previous involvement in campus network and
> >microcomputer support issues; experience supervising students, teaching,
> >or working in an academic library. 
> 
> >
> >SALARY:
> >$32,000 minimum.  
> 
I'm not sure what the Netiquette is here either, but IMHO, I'm kind of
tired of seeing EXTENSIVE EXPERIECE required for very low salaries...not
only with Internet experience, but in my own field of Library Science...
my question is, why do people think they can get someone with years of
experience, multiple graduate level degrees (in some cases), multi-lingual,
including computer languages, and high level technical expertise to wear
multiple hats in an organization that is growing....for entry level monies.
Please don't think I am cutting on the above job listing...I'm not even
sure who it is...I am only citing examples I've seen on multiple lists
on the 'net recently. How do we place more financial value on the 
education and experiences we have gained here???  

Gail Featheringham      
Internet Librarian & Trainer
grf at nptn.org
>