Announcement of Vacancy

[Carrie Willman]

***Cross posted * Please forgive duplication***

Cataloger and Assistant Systems Librarian

The Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU) Library invites candidates to apply for a
12-month, grant-supported faculty position in the Bibliographic Services Department.  The incumbent will perform original and copy cataloging and library systems duties and assist with a library system migration. This position is under direct supervision of the Bibliographic and Database Services Librarian with reporting responsibilities to the Chief Cataloger.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Perform original and copy cataloging of health sciences materials in all formats
* Perform recataloging, reclassification and authority control
* Participate in cataloging projects and catalog maintenance activities
* Assist the Bibliographic and Database Services Librarian with migration to Innovative Interfaces integrated library system
* With the Bibliographic and Database Services Librarian, serve as liaison between the Library and OHSU's Information Technology Group (ITG) and serve as liaison between the Library and various electronic resources and software vendors
* Generate reports using an integrated library system (VTLS and Innovative Interfaces)
* Assist with management of integrated library system
* Create and maintain Web pages within the Library's Web site (http://www.ohsu.edu/library/)
* Configure and support electronic resources, including bibliographic and full text databases, electronic journals, and electronic books

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library and information science program
* Minimum of one year cataloging experience in an online environment, using a bibliographic utility such as OCLC
* Cataloging and systems experience with an integrated library system
* Working knowledge of AACR2, MARC21, and principles of authority control
* Demonstrated knowledge of Internet tools and protocols, including telnet, ftp, WWW, HTML
* Experience with various computer operating systems, especially Windows 95/98 and Unix 
* Facility with microcomputers and basic software applications
* Experience with electronic library resources

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Working knowledge of NLM classification, LC classification, and Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
* Experience working in a health sciences library and/or academic background in biomedicine or related field
* Experience generating reports with an automated library system
* Systems-level operation of an automated library system
* Experience designing and developing databases

See Full Position Description at:
http://www.ohsu.edu/library/jobs.shtml#001129

RANK AND SALARY:
This position is a temporary, twelve-month, grant-funded faculty appointment.  Salary range: $38,000-43,000 annually, with generous benefits. 

TO APPLY:
Send resumé with a cover letter addressing your qualifications as they relate to the position; and names, e-mail addresses, office addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to: 

     Carrie Willman, Head, Bibliographic Services & Personnel
     Oregon Health Sciences University Library
     PO Box 573
     Portland, OR 97207-0573.
     E-mail: willman at oshu.edu

Applications received by 5:00 p.m. December 20, 2000, will receive first consideration; however, the search may be extended until a suitable candidate is identified. 

OHSU is an AA/EEO Employer.