Job Posting: AIHEC Virtual Library Manager

[Liz Staples]

Forwarded by request of JoAnne M. Kerr <jmkerr at umich.edu>, 
please do not reply to me. 
Thanks,
Liz


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Position Title: AIHEC Virtual Library Manager 			Date: 5/04/01
Location:  Internet Telecommuting Position
Classification:  Full time, year round position
Under the supervision of: Director of Virtual Library Project

Definition and Purpose: This position is responsible for managing and
developing the collection of the American Indian Higher Education
Consortium
(AIHEC) Virtual Library (www.aihecvl.org).

The AIHEC Virtual Library's mission is to support the educational
missions
of AIHEC institutions by identifying, evaluating, describing, and
organizing
Internet resources for the intended use of their students, faculty,
staff,
and communities. The Library's mission and collection development policy
are
available at
http://www.communitytechnology.org/aihec_vl/dbcommittee/avlcollect1.html.

Characteristic Function and Duties:
1. Managing the AIHEC Virtual Library collection. Activities include
identifying new entries that fit the library's mission, cataloging new
entries, checking and correcting links, weeding the collection,
reviewing
and approving entries submitted by AIHEC Tribal College librarians and
other
authorized users, controlling the subject and other taxonomies, and
generating and distributing statistical reports.
2. Promoting the AIHEC Virtual Library. Activities include communicating
what's new to users and Tribal College librarians, encouraging AIHEC
Tribal
College librarians and other experts to contribute entries to the
collection, and publicizing the Library through the Tribal College
Journal
and professional library journals.
3. Assisting users of the AIHEC Virtual Library. Activities include
responding to email questions and comments from students and other
users,
helping faculty use the Library effectively as part of their on-campus
or
distance learning classes, and documenting the answers to frequently
asked
questions.
4. Working closely with the AIHEC Virtual Library Database Committee to
maintain and enhance the Library's collection and to handle any
challenges
to items in the collection that may arise.
5. Establish and manage the working relationship with the technical
services
provider for the virtual library
6. Other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Strong familiarity with Internet resources
2. The ability to evaluate Internet resources
3. Some library cataloging experience
4. Familiarity with the libraries at AIHEC institutions
5. Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision
6. Good communication skills, including the ability to work with
teachers,
students, and community members, and the ability to collaborate with
distant
colleagues
7. Good organizational skills

Minimum Training and Experience Requirements:
1. A Master's degree in Library Science is required. Candidates
currently
pursuing an MLS will also be considered.
2. A strong familiarity with Internet resources is required.
3. The ability to evaluate Internet resources is required.
4. Some library cataloging experience is required.
5. Preference will be given to candidates with experience working in a
Tribal College or Tribal Community setting

Location: Since the AIHEC Virtual Library and its administrative
interface
are Internet-based, the Virtual Library Manager may work from any
location
in the United States that has a connection to the Internet.

Salary:  Commensurate with experience in the range of $35,000-50,000
with
benefits.

Closing date: Open until filled

Application: Send letter of application, resume, and tribal affiliation
(if
applicable) postmarked by June 6, 2001 to:
JoAnne M. Kerr, Program Manager
Alliance for Community Technology (ACT)
University of Michigan
2281 Bonisteel Avenue, 2186 Media Union
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-2094

Phone: (734) 763-6414 Fax: (734) 936-3107
Email: jmkerr at umich.edu

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