Job title

[Cindy]

Where will your talk be, Louise? It sounds like something I'd like to
attend if possible.

Cindy

On Fri, Jul 6, 2012 at 1:07 PM, Louise Alcorn <Louise.Alcorn at wdm.iowa.gov>wrote:

>  And that’s an important distinction.  You indicate that you’re not
> looking for an IT manager, but for a librarian (I assume?) with some
> tech-expertise and the ability to “talk tech” with stakeholders, to
> collaborate on technology projects, etc.  This is really important to make
> clear in your job announcement. ****
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> Ironically, Margaret and I are collaborating on a talk later this year in
> part about this sort of liaison position, and its challenges.  ****
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> Again, good luck!  And don’t forget to post the job here on Web4Lib when
> it’s ready!  ****
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> Cheers,****
>
> Louise****
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> *From:* Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] *On
> Behalf Of *HAZEL Margaret E
> *Sent:* Friday, July 06, 2012 12:03 PM
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> *To:* WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU
> *Subject:* Re: [WEB4LIB] Job title****
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> I should add that I, too, am a librarian, with a tech-interested
> background, but not extensive formal tech education.  Years ago I built a
> student computer lab from scratch, programmed routers, etc., but I’m really
> not that hands on anymore.  I can talk the language reasonably well, to a
> point.  J****
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> -Margaret Hazel****
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> *From:* Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] *On
> Behalf Of *Louise Alcorn
> *Sent:* Friday, July 06, 2012 9:31 AM
> *To:* WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU
> *Subject:* Re: [WEB4LIB] Job title****
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> I do a very similar job to Margaret, though in a single branch, suburban
> library.  Non-supervisory, in part because we have a rather small FT staff
> for the population we actually serve.  Hence no “manager” in my title, but
> in fact I project manage nearly permanently, as well as planning,
> implementation, liaison activities, etc. similar to Margaret’s list.  My
> title is Reference Technology Librarian, which hardly describes my job, but
> I do like the fact that I’m a “librarian”, as I wear that proudly (and an
> MLS is required for my job).  We have discussed changing my title to Web
> Services Manager or similar, but nothing came of it.  ****
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> If they are to be supervisory, be sure that’s clear in the title
> (“manager”, “head of…”).  As I’ve job-searched over the years, I’ve found
> titles in this realm of work to be vastly different, even for nearly
> identical jobs.  ****
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> Good luck!****
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> Louise Alcorn****
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> Reference Technology Librarian****
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> West Des Moines Public Library****
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> 4000 Mills Civic Pkwy****
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> West Des Moines IA 50265****
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> 515-222-3573****
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> 515-222-3401 (fax)****
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> www.wdmlibrary.org****
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> louise.alcorn at wdm.iowa.gov****
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> *From:* Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] *On
> Behalf Of *HAZEL Margaret E
> *Sent:* Friday, July 06, 2012 11:23 AM
> *To:* WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU
> *Subject:* Re: [WEB4LIB] Job title****
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> My title is most often abbreviated to “Technology Manager”, and I am in
> the group of “Library Managers”.  My full title is “Virtual Branch &
> Innovative Technology Manager”.  I oversee all tech efforts for our library
> system, do tech planning, coordinate with other managers, vendors & City IT
> staff, project management, and supervise 2 tech staff (Public PCs and ILS)
> and a Web Librarian 2.  ****
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> -Margaret****
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> Margaret Hazel
> Virtual Branch & Innovative Tech Manager
> Eugene Public Library
> Eugene, OR
> 541-682-6015
> margaret.e.hazel at ci.eugene.or.us****
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> *From:* Web technologies in libraries [mailto:WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU] *On
> Behalf Of *William Stein
> *Sent:* Friday, July 06, 2012 4:48 AM
> *To:* WEB4LIB at LISTSERV.ND.EDU
> *Subject:* [WEB4LIB] Job title****
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> Greetings,****
>
>     Our library is considering adding a new position and we are unsure
> what the title of the position should be. I thought I would query the list
> to see if the proposed position corresponds to any already existing job
> descriptions. Here is a summary of the proposed duties:****
>
>     "The position is responsible for orchestrating a unified, library-wide
> approach to delivery of digital library collections, programs, and
> services. Oversees, coordinates, and evaluates the library's delivery of
> digital collections, programs, and services." ****
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>     We do not have an IT person on our staff. Those duties are contracted.
> Our system consists of a Main library with four branches.****
>
>     I note that there was an advertisement for an "Electronic Resources
> Librarians" posted recently which looks similar to what we are proposing.
> Any other suggestions?****
>
> Many Thanks,****
>
>     Will Stein, Reference Librarian****
>
>     Washington County Public Library****
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>     Abingdon, Va.****
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