Position announcement

[Mark England]

LIFE SCIENCES LIBRARIAN NDSU

North Dakota State University seeks a Life Sciences Librarian II
who possesses a strong service orientation with an excellent
grasp of the application of information technology in accessing
and delivering information.  This position reports to the Program
Director for Research Services, but works both independently and
collaboratively as part of a team to effect change in an
ambiguous and dynamic environment.  Position responsibilities
include: general and specialized reference and research
assistance with emphasis on the development and implementation of
electronic information resources; providing library and
information literacy education services; and serving on Library
and University teams and committees. This position supervises the
Pharmacy Library and is also responsible for collection
development and liaison activities in the life sciences and other
subject areas as assigned.

Required Qualifications: MLS from an ALA-accredited school and 3
years' professional library experience, or appropriate advanced
degree with experience relevant to libraries; background in the
life sciences; skill in using electronic information systems;
excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to
teach; ability to interact effectively with colleagues and
clientele.

Preferred Qualifications: Degree in life sciences or related
area; teaching experience; experience with or knowledge of HTML
applications, CD-ROM technology, Internet and networking
technologies, and/or programming languages.

Salary: $29,000+.  Applicants should submit a letter of
application, resume, and the names, addresses and telephone
numbers of at least three references to the Office of Human
Resources, P.O. Box 5345 University Station, Fargo, ND 58105. For
additional information, call (701) 231-8525. NDSU is an equal
opportunity institution. To ensure consideration, applications
should be received no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, March 8,
1996.