Position Announcement: Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA Birdie MacLennan 09 Jun 1995 14:58 UTC
Date: Fri, 9 Jun 1995 08:05:00 EDT From: Scherelene Schatz <schatz@MAX.MUHLBERG.EDU> POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT LIBRARIAN, HEAD OF SYSTEMS AND TECHNICAL OPERATIONS. Newly created position. Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA. A senior administrative position, permanent, 12-month, full-time, reporting to the library director. Guides the automation needs of technical and public services applications. Provides overall administration of the library's automated system (Innovative Interfaces). Trains library staff and patrons in the use of library automation and Internet, MOSAIC, and WWW resources. Analyzes patron use of systems. Provides direct daily supervision of 3.5 FTE in serials, acquisitions, and cataloging functions. Participates in collection development and limited reference desk activities. REQUIRED: MLS from ALA-accredited institution; at least 5 years post-MLS technical and systems experience in an academic library, including supervisory and management experience in at least two technical services areas; knowledge of MARC format; experience with managing Innovative Interfaces or other automated library systems; familiarity with system architecture and database management; demonstrated ability to communicate with a wide variety of constituents with various levels of automation expertise; ability to function in a team-management environment; experience in dealing with computer center personnel. PREFERRED: Knowledge of CD-ROMs, LANs, Unix, Hewlett Packard, the Internet and networking for the delivery of information; experience with budgeting and personnel issues; knowledge of basic reference sources and some experience with BI. Review of applications will begin July 20, 1995, and will continue until the position is filled. Salary: $37-$40,000 depending on qualifications. To apply, send letter of application addressing qualifications, resume, names, addresses and phone numbers of 4 recent professional references, and a statement of the candidate's philosophy of automation as it relates to library service to Myrna McCallister, Library Director, Trexler Library, Muhlenberg College, 2400 Chew Street, Allentown, PA 18104. Muhlenberg College is a very selective private, liberal arts college of 1650 students and 150 faculty, located in Eastern Pennsylvania one hour from Philadelphia and two hours from New York City. Trexler Library is a new facility offering a modern and beautiful setting in the center of the 74-acre campus. Call or write for a fuller job description. Muhlenberg College is an AA/EEO employer.