Job Opening - Los Alamos National Laboratory Research Library

[Irma S. Holtkamp]

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JOB SUMMARY:

The Los Alamos National Laboratory Research Library
(http://lib-www.lanl.gov) is providing a career opportunity for an
experienced Technical Information Specialist.  Come work with the best in a
rapidly changing and demanding environment.  We are actively involved in
creative projects that adapt technology to support a research intensive
environment.  We are aggressive in the pursuit of new ideas, services,
products, and customers.  You will actively partner with Laboratory
researchers to support our mission to facilitate access to and enhance the
usability of information.  The Research Library supports the Los Alamos
National Laboratory which is dedicated to developing world-class science and
technology and applying them to the nation's security and well-being.

DUTIES:  

As a member of the Business Resource and Support Team, provide technology
development and support for the Research Library and its customers.
Services include development, management and operation of the Library's Geac
Advance and classified Advance automated systems. Geac Advance is a
propriatary system based on the Unix  platform.  Provide technical support
for loading external databases on the two Advance systems as well as
supporting connections between the Library databases and the external
customers who desire access to them.  Assist in providing Web access to the
Library databases.  Work with process team members to design, develop and
support search engines for full text and/or relational databases based on
interpreting and implementing customers information needs into database
features.  Consult with Research Library and Library Without Walls staff to
identify and provide access to cutting edge and future technology.  Document
processes involved in implementing database activities.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES:

Library database management and system administrator experience supporting
UNIX systems.
Demonstrated experience developing and supporting retrieval tools for full
text and/or relational databases.
Demonstrated experience supporting software applications.
Demonstrated experience interpreting, developing and supporting automated
library database solutions for customer information needs.
Demonstrated experience working in a team environment.
Demonstrated experience supporting bibliographic applications that use the
MARC record structure in a library environment.

DESIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES:

Excellent written communication skills.
Excellent oral communication skills.
Demonstrated experience prioritizing and managing multiple tasks while
meeting deadlines.
Demonstrated experience documenting processes and/or projects.

EDUCATION OR TRAINING:

American Library Association (ALA) accredited MLS or equivalent experience.
Q Clearance or ability to obtain a Q Clearance.

Submit resumes or applications by February 14, 1997 to HR Staffing Group,
Los Alamos National Laboratory, MS-P286, Los Alamos, NM,  87545.  Include
the job number (972136) on your resume.
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Irma S. Holtkamp, Electronic Databases Team
Research Library, MS P362
PO Box 7113
Los Alamos, NM  87544-7113
Phone: (505) 667-3031 
Email: isholtkamp at lanl.gov