COORDINATOR, ELECTRONIC INFORMATION

Western Kentucky University seeks applications for the position of
Coordinator, Electronic Information, in the Department of Library Public
Services. This is a tenure-track faculty position which advises the Dean
of University Libraries and the Head, Department of Library Public
Services on matters concerning the selection and implementation of
electronic resources and services.

 Responsibilities include: managing an extensive array of online
databases, journals and e-books; evaluating and recommending emerging
internet resources; negotiating license arrangements with vendors and
consortiums; maintaining current links to electronic materials;
coordinating the work of the Library Technology Coordinator who maintains
the libraries hardware and software; and working closely with the TOPCAT
(online catalog) Systems Coordinator and the libraries Web Site and
Virtual Library Coordinator. Chairs the library-wide committee for
electronic resources acquisition, management, and policy formulation.
Represents the libraries in the selection of electronic resources for the
Kentucky Virtual Library (KYVL). May provide reference assistance,
collection development, and bibliographic instruction in area of
specialization.

Requirements: ALA accredited MLS plus a subject master's degree.
Experience in negotiating database licenses. Familiarity with emerging
information technologies including relational database and client-server
applications, and web technologies. Ability to communicate effectively
with faculty, staff and students. Research and publication required for
promotion. Preferred: Experience with an integrated library management
system like Voyager. Knowledge of Unix and variations such as Linux; MS
Access, Oracle, HTML and XML. For information about our library see our
web site at: http://www.wku.edu/Library

Review of applications will begin March 4, 2002 and continue until
position is filled. Anticipated starting date: May 1, 2002. Salary $40,000
minimum.  Interested candidates should submit a letter of application,
resume, and names/ addresses (print and e-mail)/telephone numbers of three
references to: Electronic Information Coordinator Search, Department of
Human Resources, Wetherby Administration Building, Room 42, Western
Kentucky University, 1 Big Red Way, Bowling Green, KY 42101.

Applicants may check the status of this position at
http:www.wku.edu/Dept/Support/HR/ Women and minorities are encouraged to
apply. Western Kentucky University is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Institution.

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submitted by
Connie Foster
Western Kentucky University Libraries
<connie.foster@WKU.EDU>