Position Announcment - Internship in Library Systems

[William Jordan]

                              NOTICE OF VACANCY
                              November 29, 1999


TITLE:	Internship in Library Systems

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The University of Washington Libraries is seeking applicants for an
internship in Library Systems.  This two-year position is designed to
provide an intensive learning opportunity in which the incumbent will have
a chance to both develop technical skills and learn to work as part of a
team in all phases of projects from early planning stages to delivery and
support.  This work on campus will be supplemented as appropriate by
additional training, attendance at relevant professional workshops,
seminars, and conferences as appropriate.  Library Systems has four
librarians, four technical staff, an office manager, and part-time
students.  The Systems Intern reports to the Head, Distributed Computing
Systems.  While this position is primarily aimed at recent graduates,
librarians who are looking for a new career focus and have the necessary
skills are encouraged to apply.

Library Systems operates in a dynamic campus environment focused on
providing Web based services to both users and library staff.  Our gateway
includes a personalized service, My Gateway
<http://www.lib.washington.edu/Resource/login.asp?user=guest>,
that has received national recognition as a top technology trend from LITA
<http://www.lita.org/committe/toptech/trendsmw99.htm>.

The environment is NT based.  Currently we have Dell Poweredge servers
with over 200 Gigabytes of hardware RAID.  The main libraries have about
800 Pentium class PC's now and expect to complete a migration to NT and
Office 2000 by June 2000.  For our ILS we use Innovative Interfaces Inc.,
and are now engaged in a large scale beta test of their new advanced
keyword search engine.  During the next two years we will be implementing
the Innovative Web based Millennium system.

The current project areas center around continuing to develop Web gateway
services and improve links between commercial indexes, our catalog, and
online full text resources.


SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES and DUTIES:

1.	Takes part in planning and contributes to the implementation of
electronic information services to the public, particularly through the
use of PC's, NT networking and the Web.  During the two years the intern
will take increasingly more responsibility within project teams.

2.	Participates in the development of overall technology planning for
Library Systems, learning to critically evaluate new products and services
that become available.

3.	Develops an awareness of networking standards, technology and
national developments related to distributed computing environments
delivered through Microsoft NT.

4.	Participates in the analysis of the networked information needs of
end-users and library staff.

5.	May participate in staff or user education programs.

6.	Increasingly participates in Libraries-wide committees, task
forces, and teams as assigned.

7.	Assumes other responsibilities as assigned; performs other duties
as required.


QUALIFICATIONS:

1.	Graduate degree from a program accredited by the American Library
Association or an equivalent graduate library science/information studies
degree required.

2.	Sufficient coursework or experience in computer systems to
demonstrate a readiness to begin professional systems work.

3.	Good oral and written communication skills.

4.	User-centered service philosophy and willingness to work with a
wide variety of people including Libraries users and all levels of staff.

5.	Some technical experience including the creation and maintenance
of CGI or similar scripts as part of coursework or student employment.

6.	Must be knowledgeable about current trends in information
technology, particularly those relating to NT and the World Wide Web at
the level of a skilled recent graduate.

7.	Ability to function well in a changing environment, to work
effectively within a large complex organization and to exercise
initiative required.

8.	Specific training and/or experience with any of the following
environments desirable: Innovative Interfaces, Microsoft NT environment
including IIS and ASP.

9.	Experience with Microsoft Access or other relational database
systems is also desirable.


SALARY:	$35,000/year minimum.  Starting salary commensurate with
qualifications and background.

BENEFITS:	Librarians are academic personnel and participate in the
University of Washington Retirement Plan (TIAA-CREF,  The Vanguard Group,
SAFECO Mutual Funds and/or Fidelity Investments) on a matching basis.
Vacation is accrued at the rate of 24 working days per year; sick leave at
the rate of 12 working days per year.  Excellent medical, dental and life
insurance plans.  No state or local income tax.

APPLY TO:	Charles E. Chamberlin
                Deputy Director of Libraries
                University of Washington Libraries
                482 Allen Library
                Box 352900
                Seattle, Washington  98195-2900

Applicants should submit a letter of application, full resume including a
work telephone number and e-mail address, salary requirements, and the
names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least three references who
are knowledgeable of the applicant's qualifications for this position.

For this position also attach a summary of some recent technical
coursework or project that indicates your current abilities in a relevant
area.  If possible include a URL to both the project and any documentation
or source.

APPLICATION
DEADLINE:	To ensure consideration, applications should be received
	        no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, January 21, 2000.


University of Washington Libraries' Home Page is:
	http://www.lib.washington.edu


The University of Washington, an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
Employer, is building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourages
applications from female and minority candidates.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the
University is required to verify and document the citizenship or
employment authorization of each new employee.