POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

[Mack Lundy]

THE COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY
SWEM LIBRARY
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

ELECTRONIC RESOURCES LIBRARIAN

Responsibilities: 
The Electronic Resources Librarian provides leadership in introducing,
maintaining, and operating electronic resources and services in the
Reference and Government Documents departments. Develops and maintains
the library's web site in consultation with other staff. Provides
reference and instructional services to the patrons of Swem Library.
Reports to the Coordinator of Reference Services with secondary
responsibility to the Head of Government Documents.

Qualifications:
Required: MLS from ALA-accredited library school. Proven skills in
microcomputer applications and database management, CD-ROM and network
technology, WWW page creation (HTML), and WWW searching. Recent
experience in a position requiring intensive work with information
databases, preferable in an academic library. Strong commitment to
public service; demonstrated organizational and interpersonal
communication skills. Ability to work independently and as a member of a
group in a rapidly changing environment. Demonstrated success in the
ability to teach individuals and groups.

Preferred: Working experience with GIS systems; academic library
experience; experience working on a busy Reference desk; knowledge of
Windows NT, JavaScript, CGI. Experience working with government
documents.

Background Information:
Swem Library will begin construction on a major state-of-the-art
addition and full renovation of its facility in early 1999 and lasting
approximately four years.  The Library is in the process of enhancing
its outreach program in working with faculty one-to-one and in small
groups to provide assistance in collection development, publicize
library services and policies, and introduce faculty to the use of
library resources.  Benefits include twenty four days of annual leave,
choice of retirement systems, and other liberal fringe benefits.

Salary:  Minimum $30,000

To Apply:  Applicants should supply a complete statement of their
qualifications, a resume of their education and experience, and the
names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three
current references to:

Search Committee for Electronic Resources Librarian
Swem Library
College of William and Mary
P. O. Box 8794
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8794

Review will begin January 20, 1999 and continue until position is
filled.

For more information and a full posting of this position, please visit
our Web site at:  http://www.swem.wm.edu/News/jobs/prof.html.  

William and Mary is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer;
members of underrepresented groups (including persons of color, persons
with disabilities, Vietnam veterans, and women) are encouraged to apply.