Job Announcement (San Francisco Law Library) Marcia Tuttle 02 Nov 2000 00:34 UTC
---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 1 Nov 2000 14:53:21 -0800 From: Marcia Bell <Marcia_Bell@CI.SF.CA.US> Subject: Job Announcement SAN FRANCISCO LAW LIBRARY HEAD OF TECHNICAL SERVICES/SYSTEMS LIBRARIAN Responsibilities: Coordinate and supervise all aspects of technical services for public law library. Support and lead technical services staff in new technologies and systems. Develop procedures, documentation and training programs for all technical services systems. Provide original cataloging, cataloging assistance, and authority work. Assist in planning and reviewing short and long-term goals and objectives for TS department. Administer library's Innopac and Novell networks. Coordinate with City's Department of Technology and Information Systems for additional technical support. Assist with maintenance of library's website. Implement and manage all automation projects. Assist directors with long-range automation planning. Example of duties Supervise, train and support technical services staff in acquisitions, continuations, processing, maintenance, repair, and bindery procedures Develop staff guides for automated technical services Train all staff on opac, circulation system, and internet Provide technical support to staff in systems, applications software and workstations Provide basic Novell and Innopac network system maintenance (back-ups, user rights, etc.); basic troubleshooting of workstations and peripherals; install software Coordinate with reference staff for implementation of new electronic resources Implement and supervise stacks maintenance projects Vendor liaison Statistical and other reports Requirements: Master's in Library Science, at least 3 years managerial and supervisory experience in Technical Services, preferably in a law library; experience with an integrated library system, preferably Innovative; experience with Novell network administration; demonstrated training skills; highly organized and adept at setting and balancing quickly shifting priorities; excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to do original cataloging; expert knowledge of AACR2, MARC format, LCSH and LC classification; knowledge of text markup languages and Web page design. Compensation: This is a full time position with a competitive salary and excellent benefits. Salary depends upon qualifications and experience. The Library: The San Francisco Law Library, a county law library, has three branches to serve the public, members of the Bar and the judiciary. It is the oldest public law library in California and houses a collection of 300,000 volumes. The library's website is www.ci.sf.ca.us/sfll. Application Procedure: Position available immediately. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume and the names of three references to: Mary Hays San Francisco Law Library 401 Van Ness Avenue, Room 400 Fax: (415) 554-6194 San Francisco, CA 94102 Email: mary_hays@ci.sf.ca.us. November 1, 2000