CT Library Network - Position Announcement

[William Sullivan]

                     CONNECTICUT STATE LIBRARY

       STATEWIDE LIBRARY CATALOG COORDINATOR

The Connecticut State Library is seeking an articulate, technically knowledgeable individual with a strong customer-service orientation who will manage and develop the current statewide library catalog ("reQuest") into a one-stop, Web-accessible service that is a window to the holdings of every library in Connecticut.  You will work and learn in an environment that encourages innovation and creative thinking, with a focus on the user.  This is a high priority, high visibility project of the Connecticut Library Network (www.cslib.org/cln) and an exciting opportunity to join a skilled group of dedicated professionals.

The Statewide Library Catalog Coordinator will promote the awareness and use of the service throughout the state; ensure the integrity and quality control of the catalog, and enrich its contents; identify and implement improvements that will make the system easier to use; identify and promote best practices; plan, coordinate and evaluate library staff training; perform ongoing systems administration and customer service; lead the development of new services; plus other duties as required.  Travel required.

Qualifications:  A Masters Degree in Library Science or Information Science from an ALA-accredited library school, or a Masters Degree in a field closely related to information technology and three (3) years post-graduate professional employment in a library systems environment. 

Salary:    Starting salary $50,370 with annual increases to $61,066 plus fringe benefit package.

Applications: A position description with full duties and complete qualifications, and State of CT Application Form PLD-1, are  available upon request or you may visit the Connecticut State Library website at www.cslib.org/jobs.htm.  Initial close date is March 3, 2000; this position will remain open until filled.  Please submit letter of application with resume and State of CT PLD-1 Application to David Peck, Human Resources/Affirmative Action Program Manager, Connecticut State Library, 231 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106.  Qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans and older persons are strongly encouraged to apply.  The Connecticut State Library is an EEO/AA diversity-focused employer.

William Sullivan, Administrator
Connecticut Library Network
786 South Main Street
Middletown, CT  06480
Phone:  860-344-2475 or 888-256-1222
Fax:  860-344-2556
Email:  wsullivan at cslib.org
www.cslib.org/cln