Vacancy - Head of Systems & Networking - Arizona Health Sciences Library

Mike Holcomb mike at ahsc.arizona.edu
Tue Aug 20 13:24:52 EDT 1996


VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
HEAD OF SYSTEMS AND NETWORKING
ARIZONA HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARY

The Arizona Health Sciences Library is seeking a Head of Systems and
Networking to guide the development of the library's online information
system (ALOE) and its computing and networking resources within the context
of the Arizona Health Sciences Center and University.  Responsibilities
include:  overall administration of the computing and networking resources
within AHSL and for AZHIN, a statewide health information consortium;
oversight and coordination of ALOE (based on Sirsi and Ovid UNIX products);
technical consultant for AZHIN and its members;  collaboration with other
groups involved in the delivery of electronic health information;  AHSC Web
site management;  awareness and investigation of applicable trends in new
technology.  This position currently supervises 2.5 FTE staff.

Key skills:  ability to lead and collaborate;  excellent interpersonal
skills;  effective communication skills;  excellent analytical and
problem-solving skills;  ability to communicate complex technical information
to non-technical audiences.

AHSL is part of a growing institution and supports programs in medicine,
nursing, pharmacy, public health, health professions, and the University
Medical Center.

Minimum qualifications:  MLS, MS in MIS, or other relevant graduate degree;
5 years work in library systems or computer and networking operations in a
complex environment; 3 years supervisory experience, preferably at an
administrative level.  Record of involvement in professional associations
and/or evidence of publications or presentations preferred.

Salary commensurate with experience, minimum of $45,000.  Excellent benefits.

At the foot of the Santa Catalina mountains, Tucson offers abundant
recreational and cultural opportunities.  For more information, see our Web
site at http://www.ahsc.arizona.edu/ahsl/vacancy.htm, or contact Susan
Keiser, Administrative Associate, 520/626-6121, skeiser at ahsl.arizona.edu.
Send application letter, CV, and the names of 3 professional references to
Rachael K. Anderson, Director, Arizona Health Sciences Library, The
University of Arizona, PO Box 245079, Tucson AZ 85724-5079.  Position open
until filled;  review of applications will begin September 20, 1996.  An
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Employer.

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Mike Holcomb                          mike at ahsc.arizona.edu 
Systems Programmer, Sr.               Voice (520)626-2923
Arizona Health Sciences Library       Fax (520)626-2922







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