Positions Available at Miami University

[John Millard]

 This posting is being sent to several lists.  Please excuse any
 duplication.
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 The Miami University Libraries, Oxford, Ohio, are looking for three
 energetic and creative librarians with a strong interest in providing
 excellent public services for the positions described below.  The
 minimum salary for each position is $30,500, and is negotiable,
 depending upon experience and qualifications.  ALA accredited graduate
 library degree required.  Liberal benefits package.  Submit letter of
 application, resume and the names, telephone numbers and addresses of
 three professional references to Judith A. Sessions, Dean and
 University Librarian, Miami University, Oxford, OH  45056.
 
 Applications received by August 15 will receive first consideration,
 but applications will continue to be accepted until the positions are
 filled.  For fuller position descriptions, consult:
 http://www.lib.muohio.edu/libinfo/employ/.
 
 1.)  Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Librarian
 Responsibilities:  This new position will report to the Head,
 Information Services.  GIS Librarian responsibilities include, but are
 not limited to, provision of leadership for library-wide, GIS
 technology-based public services initiatives and projects;
 consultation, training and creation of informational materials for
 staff and users of GIS tools; subject specialist services for GIS,
 including promotions and outreach of GIS to the university community;
 participation in the credit and non-credit instruction program of the
 libraries as an instructor.
 
 This position requires a person who is an independent learner, who is
 flexible, and who can work both independently and in cooperation with
 colleagues and librarians.  A strong public services orientation is
 essential.
 
 2.)  Electronic Information Services (EIS) Librarian
 Responsibilities:  Reporting to the Head, Information Services, EIS
 librarian responsibilities include, but are not limited to, leadership
 for library-wide, technology-based public services initiatives and
 projects; research, design and development of library-wide information
 systems including Internet and World Wide Web services; participation
 in the credit and non-credit instruction program of the libraries as
 an instructor; participation in the collaborative process developing
 and maintaining the Libraries' web system, MiamiLINK.
 
 This position requires a person who has the initiative to investigate
 technical developments and an interest in applying developments to
 library services; strong knowledge of web technologies including HTML,
 authoring tools, and emerging trends such as XML; strong public
 services orientation.
 
 3.)  Science Librarian
 Responsibilities:  This position reports to the Head, Science Library.
 Science Librarian duties include, but are not limited to, reference
 consultation in library and to remote users; instructional design and
 teaching of credit and non-credit classes; collection development and
 management in assigned areas in the biological sciences; development
 and evaluation of electronic resources, including World Wide Web
 pages.
 
 This position requires a person with initiative and the ability to
 work cooperatively in a team environment; knowledge of electronic
 reference resources; background or experience in the biological
 sciences and a strong public service orientation.
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 Miami University, a selective institution, nationally ranked, with a
 strong commitment to liberal education, is located in Oxford, Ohio,
 about 30 miles northwest of Cincinnati.  The University Libraries
 include a central Library and branch libraries in Science, Music,
 Art/Architecture, and the Southwest Ohio Regional Depository.  A
 founding member of OCLC, OhioLINK, and CNI, the library system is
 dynamic, flexible, user-centered, and technologically advanced.  The
 University Libraries contain over 2 million volumes, have an extensive
 collection of government documents and microforms, and subscribe to
 over 10,000 serials and 75 electronic databases available via
 MiamiLINK, the library web system.  They serve 850 teaching and
 research faculty, 16,000 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate students.
 The Libraries have 36 professional and 55 support staff.