Position Announcement

[Linda Sharp]

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SYSTEMS LIBRARIAN
University Libraries, University of Notre Dame

RESPONSIBILITIES:
 - Manages the new Integrated Library System, in cooperation
   with the Systems Manager for the Michiana Academic Library
   Consortium (MALC) libraries.
 - Plans, coordinates and implements ILS development with
   the vendor and the MALC community.
 - Chairs the ILS Direction Team which plans, coordinates
   and prioritizes ILS work, and recommends major enhancements.
 - Works closely with all library departments for needs
   assessment and workflow design related to the ILS.
 - Works in cooperation with other campus units to coordinate
   and implement the use of the ILS software to manage
   non-traditional collections.
 - Takes a leadership role in defining and implementing an
   Aleph 500 Users Group in cooperation with other North
   American libraries.
 - Ensures clear communication of ILS-related information to
   MALC's academic and administrative communities.
 - As a member of the Library faculty, participates on library
   and campus teams. Engages in professional development,
   scholarship and professional service.
 - Reports to the Assistant Director for Library Systems,
   University Libraries of Notre Dame.

QUALIFICATIONS:
MLS degree or equivalent from ALA accredited program.
Experience in the management, policy development and cross-
functional operational issues relating to ILS operation. 
Significant relevant experience in at least one major library 
operation: systems, reference, serials, circulation, acquisitions, 
cataloging. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
Evidence of ability to work collaboratively. Demonstrated success 
in planning applications of technology to meet user needs.
Evidence of awareness of current trends in librarianship and 
information technology. Working understanding of MARC record 
structure, client-server architecture, UNIX and HTML.

Salary commensurate with background and experience. Current
minimum salary for library faculty is $34,000. Excellent
benefits package including TIAA/CREF and tuition remission
for dependents.  Librarians are non-tenure track faculty with 
12 month appointments.    
 
ENVIRONMENT:
our institutions (University of Notre Dame, St. Mary's
College, Bethel College, Holy Cross College) comprise the 
Michiana Academic Library Consortium (MALC) in northern
Indiana. These institutions recently migrated their online 
systems from NOTIS to Ex Libris ALEPH 500. 
The University of Notre Dame, which is the largest of the MALC 
institutions with approximately 75% of the total campus 
populations, is a national Catholic teaching and research 
university enriched with a diversified faculty.  Serving 8,000 
undergraduates, 2,000 graduate students and over 800 faculty, 
the University Libraries is located in the Theodore M. Hesburgh 
Library, which houses the majority of the 2.3 million volumes, 
and seven branch libraries.  

For more information about our libraries, visit the library/
institution web sites at 

http://www.nd.edu/~ndlibs;
http://www.saintmarys.edu/TeachingResearch/Library/;
http://www.bethel-in.edu/adm/ and http://www.hcc-nd.edu/.  

Review of applications will begin June 1, 1999 and
applications will continue to be accepted until an appointment
is made. Letters of application should include a complete
statement of qualifications and resume of education and 
relevant experience, including names, addresses and phone 
numbers of three current professional references.
Send to: Sherry Veith, Human Resources Officer, 221A Hesburgh
Library, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame IN 46556.

University of Notre Dame is an affirmative action, equal 
opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity.

**This position description will appear ONLY in electronic format**