Position opening

[AHogan at UTNet.UToledo.Edu]

Interim Electronic Services/Automation Librarian
One year appointment as Visiting Instructor, with possible renewal for 2
additional years.
 
Reports to the Coordinator for Library Automation and works closely with
members of other library departments to evaluate, develop, and implement
the library's present and future electronic resources and services. 
 
Duties and responsibilities include:
 
Coordinate documentation and work with staff to select and implement
electronic information services.  Assist in the conversion of library
data to Web-based systems.  Train staff in computer applications.
Install software (including specialized) and hardware.  Resolve problems
with III.  Maintain responsibility for data integrity.  Coordinate
electronic licensing. Keep current with technical issues and Internet
developments concerning the delivery of electronic products.
Participate in planning the library's automation activities
 
Qualifications:
 
MLS from an ALA-accredited library school.  Experience with integrated
library systems (preferably III).  Knowledge and experience with OCLC
and MARC formats, and experience in OCLC cataloging or electronic
reference services or automated library circulation.  Education or
experience with hardware and software support.  Experience using network
technologies and designing Web sites. Knowledge of reference sources,
electronic information systems and resources, and methods of research in
academic libraries.  Excellent communication, organizational, and
analytical skills.  Ability to work both independently and collegially
in a demanding and rapidly changing environment.  Academic library
experience is preferred.
 
The University of Toledo is a state university in Ohio with an
enrollment of approximately 21,000 students.  UT is one of America's 100
most wired colleges according to Yahoo.  The 255-acre Bancroft campus,
the main campus location, in one of Toledo's finest residential
neighborhoods, provides a suburban atmosphere, yet is an integral part
of the civic, cultural, and commercial life of the community.  The city
of Toledo has a rich cultural life including a renowned museum of art,
as well as an excellent zoo, symphony orchestra, metropolitan park
system, and science museum.  Its location provides residents with
excellent recreational opportunities on Lake Erie and easy access to
cities throughout the Midwest.
 
  
Minimum salary is $34,000.  Review of candidates will begin Sept. 30,
1999 and continue until the position is filled. Send a letter indicating
how your experience meets the requirements above, a current resume, the
names and addresses, and phone numbers of at least three references to:
Lucy Duhon, Search Committee Chair, Carlson Library/Serials Dept.,
University of Toledo, Toledo, OH  43606-3399, (419) 530-4493, fax: (419)
530-2726, Lucy.duhon at utoledo.edu <mailto:Lucy.duhon at utoledo.edu> 
An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V