job announcement

[afrs1 at UAA.ALASKA.EDU]

Please excuse the duplication.  This announcement is being cross-posted 
to multiple listservs.  -Ramya Subramanian

Job Announcement - Systems Librarian

The Consortium Library, University of Alaska Anchorage  invites applications 
for the position of Systems Librarian.  Reporting to the director of the 
library, the Systems Librarian will provide leadership and vision for the 
design and implementation of library systems, oversee maintenance of all 
library automation projects,and manage the library's computer group consisting 
of 2-3 staff and 1 student worker.

UAA is the largest of three main campuses in the University of Alaska system. 
The Consortium Library is the designated research library for south-central 
Alaska, and serves as the health sciences library for the entire state.  It 
serves 17,000 graduate and undergraduate students, and 1500 faculty and staff.

The library has a CD-ROM-based public access, multiple-server Local Area 
Network using Novell software.  Plans to make the LAN accessible from offices 
across the campus and extended campus libraries are under consideration.  The 
library utilizes Internet-based cataloging, acquisition and ILL utilities such 
as WLN and OCLC.  The on-line circulation system (VTLS) is run from the 
Fairbanks campus.  A process is currently underway to identify a new 
university-wide integrated system.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Two primary areas of responsibility are: (1) Planning and 
implementing library information systems including: providing strategic level 
planning and design; identifying appropriate library systems and technologies; 
projecting budget for implementation and operational costs; formulating 
implementation projects; and overseeing project management. (2) Overseeing and 
managing daily operation and maintenance of library information systems. In 
addition, the Systems Librarian will establish and maintain communication 
channels with campus computing and networking departments,  serve on library 
reference and management teams, represent the library in campus-wide 
technology committees, will serve at reference desk, and may work s
ome nights and weekends.

QUALIFICATIONS: MLS from an ALA accredited institution, strong background in
computing and networking technologies.  Substantial knowledge and experience 
in OPACS, LANs, CD-ROM & on-line databases, and Internet at a systems level, 
in a networked library environment.  Knowledge and experience with current DOS,
MAC, Windows and UNIX operating systems.  Experience with web browsers and 
HTML.  Working knowledge of network protocols including ethernet, TCP/IP and 
AppleTalk.  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  Knowledge of 
standard reference sources.

The position is a bi-partite, tenure-track 12-month faculty position 
(Assistant or Associate professor, depending on qualifications and experience).
The salary range is $37K to $50K, with benefits.

Review of applicants will begin June 6, 1996, and continue until position is
filled.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit cover letter, comprehensive resume/vitae, and  
names and telephone numbers of three references to:  
Human Resource Services			     
University of Alaska Anchorage
3211 Providence Drive			     
Anchorage, AK 99508
Telephone: voice (907) 786-4608, TTY (907)786-1420, Fax (907)786-4727

Women and Minorities are especially encouraged to apply. UAA is an AA/EO 
Employer and Educational Institution. Candidates must be eligible for 
employment under the Immigration Reform and Control Act as amended, 1990.  
Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to 
public disclosure.