Position Announcement - Connecticut Library Network

[Bill Sullivan]

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              CONNECTICUT STATE LIBRARY

                INFORMATION ARCHITECT

The Connecticut State Library is seeking a highly energetic, technically
knowledgeable individual with superb interpersonal skills who will work
with us to develop the current statewide bibliographic database ("reQuest")
into a one-stop, Web-accessible resource that is a window to the holdings
of every library in Connecticut.  You will work and learn in an environment
that encourages innovation, creative thinking, and cross-disciplinary
research.  This is a high priority, high visibility project of the
Connecticut Library Network (http://www.cslnet.ctstateu.edu/cln) serving
every citizen of the state.

The Information Architect will promote the awareness and use of the service
throughout the state; ensure the integrity and quality control of the
database; ensure compliance with contractual requirements; plan and
coordinate the migration of the database from a centralized to a
distributed resource; plan and coordinate training of library staff;
perform ongoing systems administration/network support duties; plus other
duties as required.  Travel required.

Qualifications:  A Masters Degree in Library Science or Information Science
from an ALA-accredited library school, or a Masters Degree in a field
closely related to information technology and three (3) years post-graduate
professional employment in a library systems environment. 

Salary:    Starting salary $49,382 with annual increases to $59,868 plus
fringe benefit package.

Applications: A position description with full duties and complete
qualifications is available upon request or you may visit the Connecticut
State Library website at http://www.cslnet.ctstateu.edu/jobs.htm.  This
position will remain open until filled, however priority will be given to
applications received by October 15, 1998.  Please submit letter of
application with resume to David Peck, Human Resources/Affirmative Action
Program Manager, Connecticut State Library, 231 Capitol Avenue, Hartford,
CT 06106.  Qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities,
veterans and older persons are encouraged to apply.  The Connecticut State
Library is an EEO/AA employer.