Job Announcement, Northwestern University Library

[Virginia Kerr]

  THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS BEING CROSS-POSTED.  The following position is
currently open in the Preservation Department of Northwestern University
Library, Evanston, Illinois.  This is an opportunity to grow with a
developing program  of digitization projects for library collections.

TITLE: Electronic Technology Specialist (Library Assistant III, grade 13)

RESPONSIBILITIES:  
Under the direction of the Preservation Digital Technology Librarian, the
Electronic Technology Specialist (ETS) will work with  Preservation
Department staff  and staff throughout the Library on activities related to
employing electronic technology in digitizing projects, to preserve and
increase access to Northwestern's collections.  This work will include a
wide variety of tasks such as:  image capture and reformatting; determining
the choice of imaging method and file format for various types of
materials; analysis of internal data control needs and external access
needs; data management; migration and archiving of data;  analysis of
requirements for function and support of computer applications; Web page
design; provision of server access to digital collections; troubleshooting;
and researching and documentation of technological developments in the
field of library preservation imaging.  The ETS will also assist the
Preservation Digital Technology Librarian in planning and managing digital
projects.

The ETS will perform other duties as assigned.  It is expected that the
responsibilities of  this position will evolve due to the rapidly changing
environment of electronic technology and computing. 

QUALIFICATIONS:  
Flexibility to work in a dynamic and changing environment.  Understanding
of information technologies, especially as associated with digitizing
books, documents, and images and making them available on networks.
Demonstrated database skills and troubleshooting skills.  Knowledge of the
World Wide Web, web browsers, HTML, and scanning technology.  Understanding
of bibliographic control issues. Knowledge of  Windows 95 and/or NT
environment; knowledge of Macintosh environment also desirable.  Working
knowledge of at least one image editing software program.  Ability to
understand and evaluate technical concepts; experience with user interface
design  and graphics software.

General understanding of university research libraries desirable.  General
knowledge of library preservation desirable.

NOTE:  This is a full-time, non-exempt, two-year position.

Send letter of application and resume, including names and addresses of
three references to: Peter Devlin, Personnel Librarian, Northwestern
University Library, 1935 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60208-2300.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED BY JUNE 29, 1998 WILL RECEIVE FIRST CONSIDERATION.

 Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action
employer.  Employment eligibility verification required upon hire.