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[Chua, Hui Hua]

MARS Web Coordinator

The Machine-Assisted Reference Section of the Reference and User Services Association of the American Library Association is looking for an individual to serve as the MARS Web Coordinator.

Please note that this is a volunteer, non-paying position. However, it is an excellent opportunity to become more closely involved with the work of MARS, and its membership.

POSITION DESCRIPTION - MARS Web Coordinator

The MARS Web Coordinator is responsible for the official MARS Web site, which is located on the American Library Association's Web server.

The Web site serves as an electronic forum for MARS and ALA related business, and disseminates information and maintains archives on MARS and its activities. Contents may include committee projects and publications, rosters, official documents of the Section, announcements of programs, meetings, conference activities, and, in general, news and resources for those concerned with computer-based reference and information services in libraries. This is a four-year commitment: one year as an intern, followed by a regular three-year term.

Required qualifications: Membership in MARS and RUSA; ability to attend both the ALA Annual Conference and the ALA Midwinter Meeting; experience creating and editing HTML documents and loading them to a Web server; familiarity with and access to the Internet and electronic mail; a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines; and good communication skills. For a fuller position description, http://www.ala.org/ala/rusa/rusaourassoc/rusasections/mars/marssection/marshandbook/Webcoordinator.htm

The individual will serve a one-year internship upon appointment, followed by a three-year term as Web Coordinator. Individuals interested in the position should send a resume and a letter by email or fax expressing interest to the Co-Chair of the MARS Publications Committee:

Katherine A. Ott 
Fax: (580) 774-3112
katherine.ott at swosu.edu
Please include MARS in the subject line

The application deadline is April 15, 2007. Interviews will take place in June at ALA Annual in Washington, DC.