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Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2002
From: Connie Foster (Western Kentucky Univ.) <connie.foster_at_wku.edu>
Subject: Position Announcement
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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' website 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
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