Position Announcement - Systems Librarian, University of Washington

[Bill Jordan]

                          NOTICE OF VACANCY
                          November 29, 1999



TITLE: Systems Librarian

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the general direction of the Associate Director for Library Systems,
serves as Systems Librarian contributing to the planning, development and
implementation of the UW Libraries computing environment.  This
environment includes support for technical areas of the UW Libraries
integrated library system from Innovative Interfaces, a desktop computing
environment built on top of Microsoft products and a Web gateway that ties
a wide range of electronic services together.  This position will be
assigned to projects in any of these areas over time and will take the
role of chief lead on some of them.  To carry out these duties the Systems
Librarian will work actively with departments within the Libraries and the
user community as necessary.


SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES and DUTIES:

1. Takes a major role in the planning and has significant
responsibility for the implementation of electronic information services
to the staff and public, particularly through the use of PC's, NT
networking and the Web.  This will include leading major systems
initiatives from initial planning through deployment.

2. Participates in the development of overall technology planning for
Library Systems.

3. Maintains an awareness of networking standards, technology and
national developments related to distributed computing environments and
information technology.  Tracks essential technologies and studies their
applicability in the local environment.

4. Participates in the analysis of the networked information needs of
end-users and library staff, coordinates and implements the design of
appropriate solutions.

5. May participate in staff or user education programs.

6. Participates in Libraries-wide committees, task forces, and teams
as appropriate.

7. Assists in the support of library database systems as required,
including the provision of Web access through specialized API's.

8. Works with Computer-Based Services Librarians and computing
support staff in academic departments as appropriate.

9. 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. Two years of technical computer experience relevant for work in an
academic or other complex library required.  This should include
significant programming experience.

3. Good oral and written communication skills.

4. Demonstrated user-centered service philosophy and proven ability
to work with both technical and non-technical people. 

5. Some technical Web experience including the creation and
maintenance of CGI or similar scripts.

6. Must be knowledgeable about current trends in information
technology particularly those
relating to NT and the World Wide Web.

7. Previous experience with or knowledge of Java or another
object-oriented language desired.

8. Experience with Web server operations in a Microsoft NT
environment is desirable, including work with IIS, ASP, JavaScript,
Visual Basic Script and Microsoft Access.

9. Experience with Innovative Interfaces Inc. is also desirable.


SALARY: $40,000/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 project 
that details your contribution to the project.  If possible this should
include a URL to the project, any documentation and representative code.


APPLICATION
DEADLINE: To ensure consideration, applications should be received
                no later than 5:00 p.m., Monday, January 31, 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.