Position announcement (Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA) mccallis@MAX.MUHLBERG.EDU 21 Sep 1995 19:10 UTC
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT LIBRARIAN, HEAD OF LIBRARY SYSTEMS AND AUTOMATION. (Search Extended) 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 activities of the library. Provides leadership to address 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. Develops and maintains library-related home pages. Analyzes patron use of systems. Plans and delivers courses in use of library automation and Internet. Participates in collection development and limited reference desk activities. Plans with library director and staff for job re-design and improved workflow as a result of emerging technologies. REQUIRED: MLS from ALA-accredited institution; at least 2 years post-MLS systems and automation experience in an academic library, or equivalent; 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; knowledge of standard software applications. PERFERRED: 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; supervisory experience in traditional library technical services. Review of applications will begin November 1, 1995, and will continue until the position is filled. Salary: $37-40,000. To apply, send letter of application addressing qualifications, resume, names, addresses and phone numbers of 3 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.