POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

LIBRARIAN, HEAD OF LIBRARY SYSTEMS AND AUTOMATION. (Search
Extended)  Newly created position.  Muhlenberg College in
Allentown, PA.  A senior administrative position, permanent, 12-
month, full-time, reporting to the library director.  Guides the
automation activities of the library.  Provides leadership to
address automation needs of technical and public services
applications.  Provides overall administration of the library's
automated system (Innovative Interfaces).  Trains library staff and
patrons in the use of library automation and Internet, MOSAIC, and
WWW resources.  Develops and maintains library-related home pages.
Analyzes patron use of systems.  Plans and delivers courses in use
of library automation and Internet.  Participates in collection
development and limited reference desk activities.  Plans with
library director and staff for job re-design and improved workflow
as a result of emerging technologies.

REQUIRED: MLS from ALA-accredited institution; at least 2 years
post-MLS systems and automation experience in an academic library,
or equivalent; knowledge of MARC format; experience with managing
Innovative Interfaces or other automated library systems;
familiarity with system architecture and database management;
demonstrated ability to communicate with a wide variety of
constituents with various levels of automation expertise; ability
to function in a team-management environment; experience in dealing
with computer center personnel; knowledge of standard software
applications.

PERFERRED:  Knowledge of CD-ROMs, LANs, Unix, Hewlett Packard, the
Internet and networking for the delivery of information; experience
with budgeting and personnel issues; knowledge of basic reference
sources and some experience with BI; supervisory experience in
traditional library technical services.

Review of applications will begin November 1, 1995, and will
continue until the position is filled.  Salary: $37-40,000.  To
apply, send letter of application addressing qualifications,
resume, names, addresses and phone numbers of 3 recent professional
references, and a statement of the candidate's philosophy of
automation as it relates to library service to Myrna McCallister,
Library Director, Trexler Library, Muhlenberg College, 2400 Chew
Street, Allentown, PA, 18104.  Muhlenberg College is a very
selective private, liberal arts college of 1650 students and 150
faculty, located in Eastern Pennsylvania one hour from Philadelphia
and two hours from New York City.  Trexler Library is a new
facility offering a modern and beautiful setting in the center of
the 74-acre campus.  Call or write for a fuller job description.
Muhlenberg College is an AA/EEO employer.