From: Emma Mosby <emosby_at_gwis2.circ.gwu.edu>
The George Washington University announces a search for an Engineering Subject
Specialist
POSITION: Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Subject
Specialist/Reference Librarian
APPOINTMENT RANK & SALARY: Appointment at the rank of Librarian II.
Minimum Salary: $30,000. Rank and
Salary depend on qualifications and experience.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: As subject specialist for electrical engineering and
computer science, serves as liaison to
faculty, provides specialized research support, user education and
consultation services, develops and manages print and
electronic collections, and identifies user needs with respect to library
services and policies. Additional subjects may be
assigned based on background and/or library needs.
Serves approximately 8 hours per week providing reference services at a
busy reference desk in a highly automated
environment. The library collections include all subjects except law and
medicine. Additionally, works under the guidance
of the Electronic Resources Librarian to assist with the selection,
organization and maintenance of the library's electronic
resources and their interfaces. Will contribute, along with others, to
support the development of electronic, multimedia
and Internet/WWW services and resources. Serves on library and University
committees. Reports to a Subject Specialist
Group Leader.
SUBJECT BACKGROUND PREFERRED: Engineering, especially Electrical
Engineering or Computer Science, or
Natural/Physical Sciences. May be demonstrated through academic degrees,
course work, substantive experience, or
engineering library experience.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: ALA accredited Masters Degree in
library/information science; 2 years post-MLS
experience, excellent oral and written communication skills; experience in
providing reference services; experience with
electronic resources and the Internet/WWW; familiarity with information
resources for engineering; experience with, or
ability and interest to learn, technical aspects and troubleshooting for
electronic resources, such as CD ROM installation,
Internet resources and tools, software packages and operating systems;
academic or research library experience;
commitment to public service and to collection development; ability to work
effectively with co-workers in a collaborative
organization.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Collection development experience, faculty
liaison experience, experience in planning
and presenting user education sessions; ability to take innovative
approaches to translate creative ideas into practical reality.
REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS: Review of applications will begin January 20, 1998
and continue until the position is
filled. Please send current resume and names and addresses of three
references to:
Andrea Stewart, Director
Gelman Library Administration
The George Washington University
2130 H Street NW, Room 201
Washington, DC 20052.
The George Washington University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer which actively seeks and encourages
applications from minority candidates.
Received on Wed Dec 17 1997 - 08:31:24 EST