Web Position Available

[Christopher Jackson]

Monroe County Public Library
303 East Kirkwood Avenue, 
Bloomington, IN 47408
(812) 349-3050
                                                                                
                                                                                
         MONROE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
         MCPL is a smoke-free facility
         POSITION AVAILABLE until filled (posting extended 2-16-97)
         Applications accepted until March 14, 1997
                                        
                       JOB DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS

JOB TITLE:  Automation Librarian        
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Regular, part-time (this position is exempt)
DEPARTMENT:  Automation            
SALARY:  $12.36/hour ($12,854 annual equiv.)
JOB CLASSIFICATION:  Librarian 3        
RESPONSIBLE TO:  Automation Manager
HOURS PER WEEK:  20                
SCHEDULE:  Five 4/hr days, including some evenings and weekends 
                              
OBJECTIVES OF THE POSITION:  Support library automation functions to
maximize user access to library technology.

WORK PERFORMED:

Manage remote user support, including:  
     The Library's Website
     The Electronic Branch
     E-mail accounts for library staff
Participate in the library's Web Committee

Back-up support for the library's Innovative Interfaces automation system

Assist with other library technology functions, including one shift per
week in the Public Computing Center

Other related duties as assigned
     
QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:  MLS/MIS from an ALA-accredited institution strongly preferred;
other equivalent advanced degree in a technology field may be considered.

Experience:  Library experience preferred; one year experience with
Internet, web servers, e-mail, and other technological communication
preferred. 

Equipment used in this position:  Library automation system; personal
computer; telephone; fax machine; computer telecommunication equipment. 

Skills and personal characteristics:  Good analytical and problem solving
ability; organizational ability; team oriented; good oral and written
communication skills; specialized knowledge of electronic resources,
especially Web servers and Web editing; knowledge of BBS software is an
advantage; knowledge of computer hardware support, Internet, and
telecommunication devices;  commitment to library services as a
profession.  Must be friendly, flexible, and able to relate to patrons and
staff.  Enthusiastic support for the philosophy of Monroe County Public
Library. 

Please submit a statement of professional philosophy, library application
form, and a resume.