position opening: Information Technology Specialist/Librarian

[Martin Kesselman]

	ACADEMIC POSITION PROFILE     APP 125
June 1, 1998
TITLE:  Information Technology Specialist/Librarian
	  New Brunswick Libraries

RESPONSIBILITIES:  Reports to the Director of the New Brunswick Libraries and
works closely in a team environment with other New Brunswick librarians in
utilizing technology in the development of innovative projects and services for
students and faculty.  Serves as a resource person for the Scholarly
Communication Center (SCC) and provides leadership and training in the
utilization of electronic tools such as authorware and computer-based
instruction, HTML tools, and expert systems, as well as various digital library
initiatives.  Investigates and integrates the use of advanced tools and
emerging technologies for library programs.

Works with the SCC, Media Services, and other technology librarians to
collaborate with the university's Teaching Excellence Center, Computing
Services, Office of Television and Radio, and Department of Continuous
Education and Distance Learning.  Prepares grant proposals for projects
utilizing the SCC facilities for library services.  May participate in other NB
Libraries activities as appropriate.  Research, publication, and involvement in
professional associations are expected.

QUALIFICATIONS:  An ALA accredited MLS degree with an emphasis on
information/computer technology or equivalent experience is required.  A
candidate with an advanced degree such as a Master Degree in Educational
Technology or Information Technology will also be considered.  Knowledge and
experience in information technologies relevant to an academic environment,
including authorware and other software applications, Windows NT, CD-ROM
technologies, and Internet protocols.  Knowledge of UNIX, HTML, server
development and the creation of front end interfaces desirable.  Must possess
excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and the ability to work
effectively in a multicultural academic environment.

SALARY:  Dependent upon experience and qualifications with a minimum of $40,944
for a Librarian III tenure track appointment.

STATUS/BENEFITS:  Faculty status, calendar year appointment, retirement plans,
life/health insurance, prescription drug, dental and eyeglass plans, tuition
remission, one month vacation.

LIBRARY PROFILE:  Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, has three major
campuses located in Camden, Newark, and New Brunswick.  The New Brunswick
Libraries comprise four major libraries as well as numerous branch libraries
supporting instruction and research in the arts and humanities, social sciences
and business, and science and technology.  This position is based at the
Scholarly Communications Center (http://scc01.rutgers.edu/SCCHOME/), a state of
the art facility that includes an Information Handling lab, a lecture hall
equipped for satellite transmission and teleconferencing, a Humanities and
Social Science Data Center, and the Center for Electronic texts in the
Humanities (CETH).  Library automation systems include SIRSI, OVID, RLIN, and
OCLC.  Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is a member of the Research
Libraries Group, the American Association of Universities and has recently been
designated as a New Media Center.

TO APPLY:  RESUMES RECEIVED NO LATER THAN July 31, 1998 WILL RECEIVE FIRST
CONSIDERATION.  SUBMIT RESUME, COVER LETTER, AND NAMES OF THREE REFEREES TO:
				Sandra Troy (APP.125)
				Libraries Personnel Officer
				Rutgers University Libraries
				169 College Avenue
				New Brunswick, NJ  08903
				e-mail:  stroy at rci.rutgers.edu

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is committed to affirmative action
and equal opportunity.


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MARTIN KESSELMAN, ASSOCIATE MEDIA LIBRARIAN

Rutgers University Library Media Services, Kilmer Library,
75 Avenue E,  Piscataway, New Jersey 08854-8040

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Tel: 732/445-1011                       Fax: 732/445-0290
Email:  martyk at rci.rutgers.edu
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