position avaiable

[Paula Gray-Overtoom]

Please excuse any cross postings.

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This position is available at Monroe County Public Library
			303 E. Kirkwood
			Bloomington, IN 47408



MONROE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Position available when filled
Applications accepted November 3- December 10, 1998
JOB DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS

JOB TITLE:	  Automation Section Manager			
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Regular, full-time (this position is FLSA exempt)
DEPARTMENT:   Automation					
SALARY: range-- $26,105 to $40,725/annual
JOB CLASSIFICATION:  Section Manager			
RESPONSIBLE TO: Associate Director, Public Services
HOURS PER WEEK:  37.5					
SCHEDULE:  to be arranged; will include some  evenings and weekends;
person will need to be available "on call" via pager for emergencies.

OBJECTIVES OF THE POSITION:  Directs and supervises all computer hardware
and applications within the library, and all electronic connections
between the library and other organizations in order to fulfill the
library's mission for the best possible library service.

WORK PERFORMED:
1.  Personnel.  Participates in hiring and supervises personnel (2)
assigned to computer applications.
2.  Administrative.  Communicates with administration about functional
needs; plans and evaluates services, and participates in budget decision.
Works with other department managers on policies affecting electronic
services.
3.  Automation.  
 Supervises, coordinates, and works directly with library local area
network, including CD-ROM applications.
 Supervises, coordinates, and works directly with library's automation
system (Innovative Interfaces)
 Supervises, coordinates, and works directly with the library's Electronic
Branch
 Supervises, coordinates, and works directly with technology training and
trouble-shooting for staff.
 Coordinates the library's participation in electronic networks (e.g.
HoosierNet, Access Indiana).
 Organizes and distributes software and supporting documents for library
staff use and network uses.
 Helps staff the Public Computing Center.
4.  Professional Activities and Development.  Pursues continuing education
opportunities; participates in professional organizations; stays informed
on professional issues and guidelines; maintains in-depth specialized
knowledges about computer hardware and software for library services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and experience:  MLS or MIS from an ALA-accredited program
and/or a Masters in CS with a commitment to libraries/public service;
formal training and experience in computer systems, especially as related
to library; three or more years of successful professional library work,
including supervisory experience.

Equipment used in this position:  telephone, personal computers (PC;s),
CD-ROM towers and drives, mini-mainframe computers, modems printers, other
peripherals.

Skills and personal characteristics:  Need outstanding communication
skills (verbal and written); supervisory ability; attention to detail;
planning ability; public service orientation.  Need advanced skills with
computers-both hardware and software; knowledge of MS-DOS, MacOS, UNIX,
Windows, LANS, WANs, CD-ROMs, programming skills; database management
skills, library automation systems.

PLEASE SUBMIT RESUME, COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM, and a STATEMENT OF
PROFESSIONAL PHILOSOPHY by December 10, 1998.

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Paula Gray-Overtoom
Automation Librarian
Monroe County Public Library
pgrayove at monroe.lib.in.us