POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

[Kenneth Soehner]

                         POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

SYSTEMS LIBRARIAN, Thomas J. Watson Library, The Metropolitan Museum of Art

RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintains and coordinates the Library's electronic 
resources, including the OPAC (Innovative Interfaces), LAN, access to 
RLIN, CD ROMS, Internet, WWW resources and other electronic media. 
Supports the research and educational needs of the staff and other 
scholarly patrons through the use of technology. Recommends and supports 
library systems, software and hardware. Provides technical training and 
assistance to library staff. Informs library staff of systems 
developments and works with appropriate individuals to implement system 
enhancements and modifications. Works with the Museum Systems and Computer 
Services Department, and with the independant and departmental libraries 
within the system.

QUALIFICATIONS: Masters degree in Library or Information Science 
required; experience with library integrated systems and RLIN is 
essential; thorough understanding of MARC format and bibliographic 
control, and knowledge of computer based resources and services, 
including library networks, Internet and WWW required. Experience with 
current information system applications, personal computer technology and 
networks is expected. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and 
in writing to technical and non-technical users.

Applicants should mail a current resume to Department SL, Human 
Resources, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, 
NY 10028.