Positions available: Trinity University

[Nolan, Chris]

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Coates Library -- Trinity University

Digital Support Manager and 
Bibliographic Support Manager
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Trinity University announces a new initiative to enrich the Coates Library
with leadership positions that offer challenging opportunities for
experienced, creative librarians.  To implement its strategic plan, Trinity
invites applications for two key positions and will offer them to well
qualified candidates at competitive salaries.

Trinity, with 2600 students, commits strongly to excellence in liberal arts
and to professional programs in accounting, education, business and health
administration.  Selective admissions, highly qualified faculty, outstanding
teaching, support for library development and commitment to undergraduate
research place Trinity among the excellent liberal arts institutions.
Coates Library, building on 860,000 volumes and numerous digital resources,
seeks strong leadership to advance library relevance and quality through
current technology and enhanced instructional outreach.  For more info,
view: http://www.trinity.edu/departments/library/library.html.

Manager of Digital Support directs automation implementation and maintenance
of Endeavor Voyager system; coordinates development of web pages, online
resources, infrastructure maintenance (PCs), automation training, and
instructional sessions for staff, librarians and users. Supervises staff
responsible for installing software, maintaining files and controlling
programs. Maintains servers to provide network based indexes and full-text
products to users.  Trinity anticipates aggressive development of image
databases and other electronic content.

REQUIRES:  five or more years library systems, digital library or related
automation experience with evidence of a capacity for management.  Bachelors
in business, information systems, computing or related area.  PREFERRED:
masters degree in library science, information technology, information
systems, or related area and experience managing a major digital library or
library system and associated staff.

Manager of Bibliographic Support directs one monographs librarian (includes
media resources), one serials librarian and a staff of sixteen responsible
for acquisitions, financial management, cataloging of media, monographs and
serials as well as bibliographic records for digital resources.  Must be
willing to integrate acquisitions, cataloging and processing along format
lines rather than traditional technical services distinctions.  Also, this
unit will contribute cataloging for electronic resources created, loaded and
licensed by Trinity and will maintain authority control.  Cooperatively with
the other units will provide meta data for electronic resources.

REQUIRES:  five or more years acquisitions/cataloging experience along with
demonstrable supervisory ability; accredited masters degree in library
science.  PREFERRED:  substantial experience with acquisitions and
cataloging.

For both positions, preference will be extended to candidates who
demonstrate superior interpersonal and communication skills, an ability to
work collaboratively, and a desire to contribute to the educational mission.
Trinity expects these managers to contribute significantly to further
development of the library's strategic planning, and also to support user
education programs and collection development.  Both participate as members
of the library management team, which advises the director coordinating
library operations.

BENEFITS INCLUDE: Trinity paid TIAA/CREF when qualified, comprehensive
insurance options, 20 days vacation, and generous professional development
support.  Submit a detailed resume, application letter addressing experience
and interest, and the names and addresses of three references to: Richard W.
Meyer, rmeyer at trinity.edu, Director, Trinity University Library, 715 Stadium
Drive, San Antonio, TX, 78212-7200.  Review of applications begins 1 May
2000, and continues until both positions are filled.  Trinity is an EEOC/AA
employer.
3/27/00