Job Posting: University of Southern California

[Candice Benjes-Small]

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Norris Medical Library * University of Southern California
2003 Zonal Avenue * Los Angeles, CA  90089-9130 * Telephone (323) 442-1483


INFORMATION SPECIALIST (Librarian I or II)

Open July 1, 2001

The Norris Medical Library of the University of Southern California
(USC) is an academic research library serving medical, pharmacy, nursing,
occupational and physical therapy students, 1,405 full-time faculty, and a
large number of other health professionals. The Library is located on the
USC Health Sciences Campus, adjoining the Los Angeles County+USC Medical
Center, four miles from downtown Los Angeles, and seven miles from the
University Park Campus.  It contains 159,713 volumes and receives 2,096
periodicals.  The library staff of 38 FTE includes 12 librarians.  The
library has a strong emphasis on providing access to a wide variety of
electronic information resources, and educating faculty and students
through seminars on Internet resources, presentation software, database
searching, evidence-based health care, personal digital assistants, and
bibliographic management.  For additional information, see the library's
Web pages http://www.usc.edu/nml.

INFORMATION SPECIALIST/WEB MANAGER (LIBRARIAN I or II) Under the direction
of the Head of Reference, has the following duties:

General Reference:  Participate in all reference and information services
offered by the section, including reference desk and consultation
services, performing online searches, assisting users develop search
strategies, and answering online reference questions.  Share
responsibility for reference collection development and library Web pages.

User Education:  Participate in an extensive program of user education
with emphasis on instruction in computer-based information systems, the
Internet, and the use of library resources. Teach classes, develop course
content, and design instructional materials, both print and electronic.

Web Management:  Coordinate the maintenance and development of the
library's Web site.  Propose and support Web initiatives throughout the
library.  Conduct usability studies and suggest improvements and
enhancements for the site.  Develop and teach classes on Web authoring.

Special Projects:  Participate in special projects as needed.  Projects
for the 2001/2002 academic year include: the promotion of personal digital
assistants among health care professionals; the development of
curriculum-based class instruction in informatics and evidence-based
medicine for medical students; making rounds with students and faculty to
help them meet their patient care information needs.

QUALIFICATIONS. MLS from an ALA-accredited library school.  Experience and
strong interest in creating and designing Web resources.  Ability to work
in a team environment and demonstrated creativity and initiative.  Good
communication and computer skills.  Interest in teaching adult learners.

SALARY/STATUS:  Starting salary $38,700 or up to $47,000 depending on
amount of experience.  Eligible for continuing appointment and
professional leave.

BENEFITS. :  37-1/2 hour week; 22 days vacation; paid sick
leave; disability plan, retirement plan (TIAA/CREF and other
options); tuition assistance; paid medical, dental, and life
insurance; credit union; group auto and homeowner's insurance available.

Send resume or direct inquiries to:

	Janet L. Nelson, Head
	Reference Section
	Norris Medical Library
	Health Sciences Campus
	University of Southern California
	2003 Zonal Avenue
	Los Angeles, California 90089-9130
	Tel: (323) 442-1483


AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER 





Candice Benjes-Small
Information Specialist
Norris Medical Library
University of Southern California
benjes at usc.edu