Job announcement

[Deb Downing]

HEAD, SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT

The Linda Hall Library, an independent research library of science,
engineering, and technology, and the Spencer Art Reference Library of the
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, have an opening for the position of Head of the
Systems Department.  The position has the responsibility for all systems
activities within the Linda Hall Library, and for LEONARDO, the Ameritech
Horizon system for Linda Hall and the Spencer Art Reference Library of the
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.  This position reports to the Head, Technical
and Automated Services Division, and supervises 2 Systems Assistants.

Linda Hall Library provides challenges and exceptional opportunities for
flexible and dedicated staff. Current and recent systems projects include
the following: WWW home pages; Beta-testing RLIN Terminal for Windows
(including CJK), Ariel, and WebDoc; Implementation of Ameritech's Infoshare
and WinPac products; New network connections between Linda Hall, the
Spencer, and Linda Hall Library-East in New York, NY; and investigation and
development of full image retrieval and ILL/Document Delivery systems.

Qualifications

Required: ALA-accredited master's degree or equivalent library experience.
Experience with, or course work in, local area networking and/or TCP/IP
interconnectivity. Demonstrated enthusiasm and aptitude for acquiring new
technical skills and working effectively in teams.  Excellent communication
and interpersonal skills. Flexibility, initiative, energy, and problem-solving 
skills. Commitment to continued professional development. Desire to work 
in an exciting, fast-paced work environment.

Preferred: Knowledge of and experience with MARC / OCLC / RLIN highly
desirable. Experience with, or knowledge of, the following: Unix; OS/2;
Novell NetWare; Windows 3.1, 3.11 and NT; Apple Macintosh; Internet
applications including HTML, e-mail, FTP servers, WWW servers, etc.;
documentation; training; systems analysis; networking CD-ROM products; and
large, multi-site integrated library systems, preferably client-server based.

Salary: Minimum $30,000 but consistent with appropriate experience and
qualifications of candidate.

All candidates should submit a letter of application, resume, and names of
three references. First consideration will be given to resumes received by
May 15, 1996. Send to:

James Huesmann, Head, Technical and Automated Services Division
Linda Hall Library
5109 Cherry Street
Kansas City, MO 64110-2498
Phone: 816-926-8704
Fax: 816 926-8790
E-Mail: huesmanj at lhl.lib.mo.us