Positions(2): Reference and Automation

[Dena Siegel]

This notice  is being cross-posted to LIBREF-L, BI-L, PACS-L, WEB4LIB.


                       UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
                      BALL STATE UNIVERSITY
                         Muncie, Indiana

Ball State University is a comprehensive regional university with
approximately 19,000 students and 1,000 faculty.  It is located fifty
miles northeast of Indianapolis in Muncie, whose population numbers
about 80,000.  The University Libraries consist of a main collection
and two branch libraries with holdings of 1.5 million volumes.  It
employs 40 librarians and 82 support staff.

Automation Services Librarian.  Responsibilities for this position
include: assist the Director of Library Automated Systems with the
management of the Automation Services unit and University Libraries
systems including INNOPAC and NOTIS LMS; evaluate and recommend new
information technology for incorporation into University Libraries;
plan, recommend, and oversee appropriate security measures; in
cooperation with other library units, train library faculty, staff and
students through formal instruction, documentation and information
consultation; supervise Systems Coordinator/LAN Specialist and Library
Programmer/Analyst.  Minimum Qualifications: MLS from an
ALA-accredited program or equivalent; effective communication skills;
knowledge of current and emerging library technologies; understanding
of issues, needs and concerns of libraries as they relate to
information technology.  Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of or
experience with IBM compatible microcomputers, Microsoft Windows,
UNIX, SGML, HTML, OCLC, and integrated online systems; supervisory
experience; training experience; additional graduate degrees.  Salary:
Negotiable, $27,000 minimum.

Reference Services Librarian.  Responsibilities for this position
include: provide reference service using print and electronic
information sources to university and community users; instruct
classes in the use of electronic and print information resources using
the Library's electronic classroom technology; create library
publications including bibliographies, guides, and WWW pages;
contribute to the evaluation and development of reference services and
collections; provide individualized assistance by appointment to
individuals for research needs.  Minimum Qualifications: M.L.S. from
an A.L.A.-accredited program; effective communication skills; basic PC
skills.  Preferred Qualifications: Reference experience, particularly
with electronic information sources, including CD-ROMS, the Internet
and Dialog searching; experience with PC hardware and software, CD-ROM
installation, and HTML; library instruction or other teaching
experience and strong commitment to library instruction; experience
with legal reference; additional graduate degrees.  Salary:
Negotiable, $26,000 minimum.

Terms and Conditions for Both Positions: Twelve month, fiscal year
continuing contract with professional rank.  Faculty rank with tenure
track appointment possible depending on qualifications.  Benefits
include 24 vacations days, 12 days sick leave, TIAA/CREF, and fringe
benefits packages.

Applications: Send letter of application, resume, transcripts for all
graduate degrees (unofficial copies acceptable), and a list of three
references including addresses and telephone numbers.  List should
include current or most recent supervisor.  Address to: C. William
Barnett; Director, Library Business Services, 218 Bracken Library,
Ball State University, Muncie IN 47306.  Review of applications will
commence immediately and continue until the positions are filled.

Direct questions to Suzanne Rice, 00ssrice at bsuvc.bsu.edu.

Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action
Employer and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within
its community.