Gazette - Staff vacancies - Academi

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Subject: Gazette - Staff vacancies - Academic

>Date:   Wed, 14 Dec 1994 16:28:45 -0500
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>Academic Positions
>
>*Southeast Asia Librarian
>John M. Echols Collection on Southeast Asia
>Asia Collections, Kroch Library
>
>Responsibilities: This position is designed to assist the curator of the
>Echols Collection in the overall operation and development of the holdings,
>and will include extensive opportunities to work with other staff and
>faculty in developing this national resource.  In addition, this librarian
>will:
>        -Provide reference assistance to scholars
>        -Select materials in Indonesian and Malay languages
>        -Supervise precataloging work of vernacular language specialists
>        -Represent the Collection when needed in meetings with the Central
>Technical Services,                       Access Service  and Collection
>Development staff.
>Qualifications: MLS or equivalent graduate degree; research-level
>competence in Indonesian language and advanced degree in Southeast Asian
>studies strongly preferred; excellent verbal/written communication and
>interpersonal skills; general understanding of both public and technical
>service operations in a research library.  Both bibliographic and
>cataloging experience preferred.
>Send applications to Bernadette Heath, 235 Olin Library, Ithaca, NY
>14853-5301 Applications due by March 1, 1995, but will be accepted until
>the position is filled.
>
>
>Head of Public Services (continued search)
>Albert R. Mann Library
>
>The Head of Public Services administers information services, access
>services, and specialized consulting both in the library and in the
>academic departments.  Manages an energetic group of 8 librarians and 14
>support staff.  Conducts innovative research projects to build the
>electronic library and a new paradigm of public service.  Participates in
>instruction, reference and consulting. Reports to the Director of Mann
>Library and plays a substantial role in policy development as a member of
>Mann Library's senior management team.
>Qualifications:  Required: ALA accredited MLS, a minimum of 5 years
>experience in public services in an academic or special library with 3
>years of management experience, excellent communication and presentation
>skills, strong interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated record of vision,
>leadership, and management of a group of highly motivated staff.  Desired:
>Experience in teaching the use of computing, telecommunications, and
>information management technology.  Background in the life sciences and
>related social sciences.  Strong interest in professional development,
>participation in professional organizations, and enthusiasm for innovative
>programs.
>Screening of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the
>position is filled.
>
>
>Instructional Technology Specialist
>Albert R. Mann Library
>
>The Mann Library Instructional Technology Specialist develops and
>coordinates the popular and well attended instruction program provided by
>Mann Library to its faculty and students.  The individual will assists
>faculty in the development of instruction materials using information
>technologies such as Web Servers.  The technology specialist will be one of
>8 professionals reporting to the Head of Public Services and will
>participate in reference and consulting services.
>Qualifications:  Relevant graduate degree such as Library and Information
>Science, Education, or Communications.  Experience in the development and
>application of educational technologies (such as in  multimedia development
>or computer aided instruction software), and in methods of instruction is
>desirable. Strong interest in professional development and enthusiasm for
>innovative programs are important.
>Screening of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the
>position is filled.
>
>Public Services Librarian
>Albert R. Mann Library
>
>The Public Services Librarian provides quality reference, consulting, and
>instruction.  The individual will be expected to develop expertise in the
>technology of information delivery (such as Internet navigational tools,
>interface software and design, full text and other image delivery systems,
>etc.) as well as to lead or participate in innovative research projects.
>The individual is one of 8 professionals reporting to the Head of Public
>Services.
>Qualifications:  ALA accredited MLS.  Strong communication, presentation
>and interpersonal skills required.  Experience in the use of computing,
>telecommunications, and information management technology desirable.
>Strong interest in professional development and enthusiasm for innovative
>programs are important.
>Screening of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the
>position is filled.
>
>
>Bibliographer/Full Text Genre Specialist
>Albert R. Mann Library
>
>Mann Library seeks an experienced librarian to join the avant garde of
>collection development in determining the form and substance of the
>electronic library.  As part of a team of specialists, actively
>participates in extending the principles and practices of collection
>development to incorporate electronic resources, and serves as advocate and
>resource person in mainstreaming electronic texts into library operations.
>Responsibilities include selection of print monographs and electronic
>resources; collection management; faculty liaison; collection analysis; and
>collection development policy formulation.  Emphasis on 1. developing the
>criteria, guidelines and methods of evaluating and selecting full text
>electronic materials; and 2. developing an outstanding, collection
>comprised of materials in print and electronic formats.
>Qualifications:  MLS; minimum 3 years experience in collection development,
>including selection of electronic resources; demonstrated expertise in the
>technology of electronic information; emonstrated ability to conduct
>faculty liaison; excellent written and oral communication skills; keen
>analytical ability; subject background in agriculture, biology, or human
>ecology.  Desirable qualifications: knowledge of the publishing industry;
>working knowledge of one or more foreign languages; successful proposal
>writing; experience with cooperative projects and commercial contracts.
>Salary dependent on experience and qualifications.
>Screening of applicants will begin on March 7 and continue until the
>position is filled.
>
>Cataloging Manager for Electronic & Print Resources
>Albert R. Mann Library
>
>The Technical Services Department is recruiting for a librarian who is
>interested in the challenges and new opportunities in cataloging services.
>Mann Library is firmly committed to providing innovative information access
>to its clientele and Technical Services is engaged in a variety of
>activities which support access to both the print and the electronic
>library.  The responsibilities of the Cataloging Manager for Electronic &
>Print Resources include: 1) management of the staff in the copy cataloging
>section; 2) overseeing the workflow for print and electronic resources; 3)
>performing original cataloging for monographs and a variety of electronic
>resources (including sofware, CD-ROMs, Internet resources, etc.); and, 4)
>actively participating in the library's research and development efforts.
>Qualifications Required:  Master's degree in library or information
>sciences from an ALA-accredited university.  Knowledge of cataloging and
>evidence of management potential.  Solid facility with personal computers,
>information retrieval software, and network navigation tools.  Excellent
>communication skills and a working knowledge of one or more foreign
>languages.  Interest in innovation and professional development.
>Desirable:  Background or interest in agriculture, the life sciences, or
>related social sciences.  Screening of applicants will begin immediately
>and continue until the position is filled.
>
>Submit  a letter of application; list of names, addresses and phone numbers
>of 3 references; and resume to: Ann Dyckman, Director  of Human Resources,
>201 Olin Library, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY.
>
>
>
>Linda Hill   :)
>201 Olin Library
>Library Administration
>(607) 255-3689
>
>
>

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