Job Opportunity

[MAYRA NEMETH]

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
FOR TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

Florida International University Libraries invite applications and nominations
for the new position of Assistant Director for Technology Services. The 
University is a multicampus, doctoral granting institution serving a diverse 
community of approximately 28,000 students. Library services are offered on 
two campuses through a single library organization. The University Park
Library is currently undergoing a 33 million dollar expansion and renovation 
project. The libraries participate in a NOTIS consortium consisting of 
libraries from the 10 state universities with bibliographic computer services 
centralized at the Florida Center for Library Automation and in numerous local
and national organizations including the Southeast Florida Library Network
(SEFLIN). The Assistant Director for Technology Services reports to the 
Director, University Libraries, and will play a key role as a member of the 
management team.

Responsibilities include:

     Provides strong leadership and direction in planning, enhancing, and 
     implementing systems and cataloging operations.

     Contributes to leadership and vision in planning for current and future 
     technologies in an environment consisting of a variety of network and 
     stand-alone operating systems including Novell, Pathworks, Unix, Linux, 
     DOS, Windows, Macintosh, and XWindows.

     Exercises line supervision of the Systems and Cataloging Departments at 
     the University Park Library. The Cataloging Department consists of a 
     department head, 3 catalogers and 11 support staff. The Systems Department
     includes a department head and 2 support staff.

     Indirect responsibility for systems and cataloging activities at the 
     North Campus.

     Contributes to leadership efforts in the development of overall library 
     policy and procedures.

     Acts as liaison to organizations with which the libraries have significant
     technological relationships.

     Encourages the development and sharing of staff talents on both campuses.

     Qualifications: Applicants must have an MLS from an ALA accredited school; 
     nine years of progressively more responsible professional experience; 
     increasing supervisory responsibility; an understanding of the basic 
     principles of LANs, WANs, TCP/IP, and emerging technological innovations 
     in support of all library service functions; and familiarity with 
     cataloging issues and technologies. Demonstrated leadership,
     communication, and organizational skills are essential. Also desired are 
     an advanced degree in an information technology discipline; cataloging 
     experience; and direct systems experience in an academic library.

     Rank and Salary: Assistant Director and University Librarian,
     $45,000-$52,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

     Benefits: As a member of the State University System of
     Florida, FIU offers competitive health and insurance options,
     retirement plans including TIAA/CREF, 22 vacation days and 13
     days of sick leave.

     Send resume and cover letter, including the names, addresses,
     phone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses (if available) of
     three references to: Sherry Carrillo, Chair, Search and Screen
     Committee, University Park Library, Florida International
     University, Miami FL 33199; phone: (305) 348-2463; Fax:
     348-3408.

     The deadline for applications and nominations is April 18, 1996.
     The desired starting date for the position is negotiable
     after May 26, 1996.

     The State University System of Florida
     An Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer


Mayra F. Nemeth                          Phone:(305)348-3009
Head, Audiovisual Library                SUNCOM:441-3009
Florida International University         FAX:(305)221-0372
Tamiami Trail - Miami, FL 33199          nemethm at servms.fiu.edu