Position Announcement - Eastern Pennsylvania

[Bob Duncan]

Position Announcement
Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Systems Librarian

Lafayette College seeks an innovative systems librarian to help plan,
develop, and support an ambitious information technology program.  The
successful candidate will manage the library’s integrated automation system
(Innovative Interfaces, Inc.); install library PCs and servers (both
hardware & software); build interfaces for networked databases and
services; assist library staff with desktop applications; serve as liaison
with Computing Services; collaborate on digitization initiatives; work with
the Library’s Educational Technology Support Team to promote the effective
use of technology in teaching and learning; serve at the reference desk;
and participate in the library’s general instruction program.

Lafayette College is a distinguished undergraduate institution with
challenging, broad-based curricula in the liberal arts, sciences, and
engineering.  With endowment per student ranked among the top 2% of all
U.S. colleges and universities, it offers a small college environment with
large college resources.  The library strongly encourages and supports
professional development, individual initiative, and innovative approaches
to user services.  For more information about the library’s electronic
resources and educational technology program, see
<URL:http://www.library.lafayette.edu/>.

QUALIFICATIONS: ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent in education and
experience; demonstrated expertise with information technology, including
integrated library systems, computer networks, and client-server & web
environments; experience with HTML, electronic authoring tools, and display
media; working knowledge of graphics and imaging technologies, Internet
architecture and technologies involved in running a web site; familiarity
with SGML, PERL, CGI, and Java; excellent analytical, interpersonal, and
communication skills; ability to work cooperatively with people within and
outside the library.

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience; excellent benefits,
including college tuition support for children.  Women and minorities are
encourage to apply.  Qualified individuals should send a letter of
application addressing qualifications for the position, resume, and the
names of three references to:

Chair, Library Search Committee
c/o Library Director’s Office
Skillman Library
Lafayette College
Easton, PA 18042

Lafayette is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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  Robert E. Duncan
  Reference/Instruction Librarian
  David Bishop Skillman Library
  Lafayette College
  Easton, PA  18042
  duncanr at lafayette.edu
  http://www.library.lafayette.edu/