Systems Libn.--Pos. announcement (search extended)

[John Hammer]

                           WATSON LIBRARY
                   NORTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY
                   NATCHITOCHES, LOUISIANA 71497
 
                      ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION
 
 POSITION: Systems Librarian
 
 DATE POSITION AVAILABLE: July 1, 1997
 
 RANK AND SALARY: Assistant Professor (tenure track), $28,000 minimum
 
 RESPONSIBILITIES (include but not limited to):
 
 1.  Plan, develop, implement, and manage the library's local area networks
 and other technological applications. 
 
 2.   Recommend software and hardware for library's systems.
 
 3.   Provide routine maintenance.
 
 4.   Monitor LAN performance.
 
 5.   Identify and evaluate new technology.
 
 6.  Train library faculty and staff to effectively use electronic
 resources and new technology. 
 
 7.  Assist with general reference service as assigned, including evening
 and weekend hours. 
 
 8.   Serve as liaison with Computer Center.
 
 QUALIFICATIONS:
 
 1.   Required:
 
      a.   MIS or ALA-accredited MLS
      b.   Knowledge of microcomputers, operating systems, CD-ROM LAN
           technology and networking. 
      c.   Experience with installation and management of Novell, TCP/IP,
           and NT 4.0. 
      d.   Working knowledge of NOTIS.
      e.   Ability to work effectively with colleagues.
      f.   Scholarly and professional competence.
 
 2.   Desirable:
 
      a.   Previous systems experience.
      b.   Previous academic library experience.
      c.   Previous experience with NOTIS.
 
 DESCRIPTION OF THE LIBRARY:  The Library has a total of 24 staff members,
 including 14 professional employees.  Its collection comprises more than
 313,000 bound volumes, over 101,000 microform equivalents, more than
 333,000 government documents, and over 5,900 media items.  The Library
 includes an online catalog, an Internet lab, a CD-ROM LAN, a large
 manuscripts collection, a media center, and branches in Shreveport and
 Leesville.  The building, completed and occupied in 1972, is an attractive
 modern building of three floors with about 94,000 square feet of space and
 ample parking facilities.  Watson Library is a member of the Louisiana
 Online University Information System, with connections to most academic
 libraries in the State. 
 
 DESCRIPTION OF THE UNIVERSITY:  Northwestern State University, with an
 enrollment of over 9,000 students, is located on a 916-acre tract in
 historically rich Natchitoches, the oldest permanent settlement in the
 Louisiana Purchase.  Founded in 1714, Natchitoches is 70 miles southeast
 of Shreveport and 50 miles northwest of Alexandria.  The University's
 major departments include Education, Business, Nursing, and the Louisiana
 Scholars' College, the State's limited enrollment liberal arts program. 
 
 APPLICATIONS:  Send letter of application, resume, and names and addresses
 of three (3) references by June 30, 1997 to: 
 
                Dr. Ada D. Jarred, Director of Libraries
                Watson Library
                Northwestern State University
                Natchitoches, LA 7l497
                Telephone:   (318) 357-4403
 
 
 NORTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA IS AN EQUAL EMPLOMENT
 OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.  Women, minorities, and individuals
 with disabilities are encouraged to apply.