JOB POSTING: Library Technology Specialist

[Becki Whitaker]

This position has been announced on several listservs.  Please excuse any
duplication/cross-posting.

LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST

Provides instruction and support for library related applications of
microcomputer based technologies and automation planning in a statewide
library network. Duties include supporting libraries sharing two
CD-ROM-based bibliographic databases; consulting on library automation
planning and implementation in small libraries; consulting about networked
information services, including CD-ROM networks; and teaching and
conducting group presentations on microcomputer based library automation
and related application workshops. 

QUALIFICATIONS:
MLS Degree and three years library microcomputer experience, including
local library systems and hardware/software; knowledge of MARC; database
creation and maintenance; history of working with librarians in a
consulting capacity; working knowledge of PCs and peripherals, and
Internet; effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills;
demonstrated analytical and organizational skills.   Desirable:
experience in developing and supporting community information resources,
proven skills in HTML and other Internet-related training; knowledge of
WEB server content development and maintenance,  experience with mounting
and maintaining WEB accessible library catalogs; experience with CD-ROM
networking and WINDOWS NT; microcomputer training, writing grant
proposals, working effectively as a team member. This is not a WEB master
position; the emphasis is on training and consulting.

SALARY and BENEFITS: 
Dependent on qualifications.  Benefits include TIAA-CREF.  EOE M/F/H/V

START DATE: June 1, 1998

INCOLSA, Indiana's statewide library network, serves more than 740
libraries - from the largest universities and public libraries to the
smallest schools, hospitals and corporate libraries. We provide reference,
interlibrary loan, document delivery, training, continuing education,
technology support, group purchasing and other services -- as well as OCLC
member support services -- from our offices in Indianapolis and seven
other Indiana cities. 

We need skilled, dedicated, creative individuals who would like to join
our team of about 60 information professionals. We seek specific skills,
but we are particularly interested in creative individuals with drive and
imagination who share our vision that a higher level of information
service is possible through libraries working together and supported by a
cooperative network.  INCOLSA URL: http://incolsa.palni.edu  

Send resume, 3 relevant job references to:
Library Technology Specialist, INCOLSA, 6202 Morenci Trail,
Indianapolis, IN 46268-2536



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Becki Whitaker
Information Retrieval Specialist
Indiana Cooperative Library Services Authority (INCOLSA)
6202 Morenci Trail, Indianapolis, IN 46268
becki at incolsa.palni.edu /Voice/TDD: 317-298-6570 /FAX: 317-328-2380