Job Posting Univ of New Mexico Dan Mahoney 05 Oct 1994 16:28 UTC
POSITION TITLE: Information Technology Librarian TYPE: Full time 12 month library faculty Tenure track LEVEL OF APPOINTMENT: Assistant Professor RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Library Technology Development A service-oriented professional is being sought to continue the development of electronic information technology services at the University of New Mexico General Library. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE- REQUIRED: Master's Degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited program. Minimum of 5 years relevant post- M.L.S. experience. Work experience with online integrated library systems, wide-area or campus networks, the Internet, and electronic resource sharing. Demonstrated training, presentation, and documentation skills. Demonstrated supervisory experience. Superior written and oral communication skills. DESIRABLE: Experience with INNOPAC, MARC, Mosaic, WWW, SGML, HTML, LAN's and the ability to work effectively with people in an academic/major research library. A broad range of experience in technical and public services as well as collection management. Record of professional service and publications. RESPONSIBILITIES: Serves as liaison with Public Service staff/faculty including Library Instruction teams, Collection Development coordinators, Reference staff, and the Computer Center staff to design orientation and training sessions for staff, faculty and students on accessing Internet-based databases/files and on using networking tools. Works in a team environment and supervises the Information Technology Team of the Library Technology Development Department. Maintains and develops systems documentation for users. Provides technical support to staff of the UNMGL for information technology on a variety of special projects. Keeps abreast of new products, trends, and developments in computer and information technologies. Disseminates relevant information to appropriate teams and committees. Works with Library Development Officer to prepare Systems related grant applications. Serves on appropriate committees. BACKGROUND: The General Library, with a collection of over 1,500,000 volumes, is a member of the Association of Research Libraries and the AMIGOS bibliographic utility. The General Library consists of four libraries and two centers: Zimmerman, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Education Library, Fine Arts Library, Parish Memorial Business Library , Centennial Science and Engineering Library, Center for Academic Program Support, and Center for Southwest Research. The library utilizes the Innovative Interfaces, Inc. online catalog, circulation, reserve room, serials control, and acquisitions modules, as well as enhanced features for Z39.50, Gateways, Reference Databases, and Spanish Language Menus. The online catalog, LIBROS, includes records from consortium member libraries: UNM General Library, UNM Law Library, New Mexico Tech Library, and Albuquerque Planning Library. The General Library is administered by the Dean, Associate Dean, and the Library Management Team which also includes the directors of the branch libraries and the heads of library departments. The Team makes broad operational, personnel, and budgetary decisions while leaving considerable latitude to department heads in managing their departments. The Library Technology Development Department consists of two teams: Information Technology and Resource Technology. The University of New Mexico main campus has an enrollment of more than 25,000 students and employs more than 1,400 faculty and 3,800 staff. The institution serves a multi-cultural state and the student body is one of the most ethnically diverse in the nation. UNM offers 54 masters' degrees and 35 doctoral and professional degrees. FACULTY RESPONSIBILITIES: As a tenure-track faculty member, the incumbent in the position will comply with the policies of the Faculty Handbook, including research, publication, and service to the profession, the university, and the community. SALARY: Negotiable from $35,000 based on qualifications. APPLICATIONS: Submit a resume (including addresses and telephone numbers for at least three references) and a letter describing your background in information technology/computers, public service, and management experience to Rita Critchfield, Personnel Office, General Library, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-1466. Application deadline: complete applications must be received by December 2, 1994 at 5 p.m., MDT. The University of New Mexico is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.