Search extended--Systems Librarian, University of Maryland, Baltimore (fwd) Marcia Tuttle 15 Aug 2000 23:58 UTC
---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2000 09:10:51 -0400 From: Jane Murray <jmurray@hshsl.umaryland.edu> Subject: Search extended--Systems Librarian, Baltimore ********************************************************* The University of Maryland, Baltimore, Health Sciences and Human Services Library invites applications for a non-tenured faculty librarian position. TITLE: Systems Librarian LOCATION: Resources Management Division SALARY: Commensurate with experience RESPONSIBILITIES: Technical support of the integrated library system (ILS), currently DRA. Serves as principal liaison to the vendor; plans and coordinates upgrades and enhancements to the system as they become available; monitors and maintains the system in collaboration with Computing and Technology Services Department, which is responsible for the hardware and operating system (VAX and VMS). Provides technical support to all library departments whose functions are dependent on the ILS, e.g. cataloging, serials, circulation; provides training to departments as needed; maintains documentation; provides special reports as needed. Will serve as technical liaison to vendor and coordinator of library conversion committee in the event of a system migration. Serves on library-wide and university-wide committees, task forces, and teams. Expected to be active professionally. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: MLS from ALA accredited school. Demonstrated experience working with an integrated library system; knowledge and understanding of library functions and operations; experience with MARC formats and database structures; demonstrated effective communications skills, both verbal and written; demonstrated ability to work independently or in teams. QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED: Experience in an academic/health sciences library. Experience with DRA; experience in migrating from one system to another highly desirable. Experience with Windows NT and Microsoft applications, specifically Access; experience with SQL; experience with HTML and web-based systems; training experience. APPLICATIONS: Applications accepted until position is filled. Submit a cover letter and resume, along with names/addresses of three references to: Jane Peters, UM-HSHSL, Human Resources Office, 601 W. Lombard Street, Room 508W, Baltimore, Maryland 21201 Fax: 410-706-3101 Library's Web Address: http://www.hshsl.umaryland.edu/ The University of Maryland is an AA/EOE Employer. The University supports diversity initiatives and encourages minorities to apply. About the University of Maryland, Baltimore: The University of Maryland, Baltimore is the University System of Marylands campus for the professions, and is comprised of 23.7 acres with 45 buildings in the heart of Baltimore City. The UM,B complex includes six professional schools (Dental, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Social Work), as well as an interprofessional graduate school. UM,B has approximately 4,800 employees and 6,000 students. About the Health Sciences and Human Services Library: Established in 1813, the HS/HSL has approximately 2,400 current periodical subscriptions and over 338,000 volumes. The Health Sciences and Human Services Library, a recognized leader in state- of-the-art information technology, is also the regional medical library for 10 southeastern states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands as part of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NN/LM). The HS/HSL moved in 1998 into a beautiful and sophisticated, multi-functional and comprehensive library/information services facility. ******************************* Jane Murray Assistant Director for Resources Management Health Sciences and Human Services Library University of Maryland 601 West Lombard St. Baltimore, MD 21201-1512 voice:410-706-7378 fax: 410-706-8860 email: jmurray@hshsl.umaryland.edu