Two Position Announcements, 109 lines:
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  - (1) Collection and Information Resource Development Librarian,
        UW-Stout, Wisconsin
  - (2) Electronic Resources Manager/Assistant Head of Technical Service
        Dept., James Madison University, Virginia

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Date:         Thu, 16 May 1996 14:13:50 -0600
From:         LAURIE ROACH 715-232-1898 <ROACHL@A1.UWSTOUT.EDU>
Subject:      Position opening - Wisconsin

      COLLECTION AND INFORMATION RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT LIBRARIAN

Academic staff position as collection and information resource
development librarian at UW-Stout, a special mission university
in Northwestern Wisconsin with an enrollment of 7,000.
Qualifications: ALA accredited Masters degree in
Library/Information Studies required.  Three years of
experience.  Works with faculty, staff and students to identify
collection and information, research needs of the University
community.  Actively promotes and coordinates formal Information
Resource Development liaison contacts with academic departments
in conjunction with the Information Development Resource work
group.  Trains and supervises ordering/receiving clerk.
Reference and library instruction tasks are also assigned.
Candidates must demonstrate critical thinking, solid teaching,
effective communication skills and positive performance as a
team member in a rapidly changing electronic environment.
Salary: $33,000 annually.  Closing date for applications: June
30, 1996.  Expected begin date: August 1, 1996.  Interested
candidates should send a letter of application, resume and names
of three references to:
               John J. Jax, Director
               Library Learning Center
               UW-Stout
               Menomonie, WI 54751

UW-Stout is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer,
committed to diversity in its people and its programs.  UW-Stout
especially encourages applications from women, persons of color,
and persons with disabilities.  The University is open to
considering qualified spouses for available positions.  Nominees
and applicants, who have not requested in writing that their
dentity not be revealed, and all finalists' names will be
released upon request.

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Date:         Thu, 16 May 1996 07:10:15 -0500
From:         Sharon Gasser <GASSERSS@JMU.EDU>
Subject:      Position Announcement

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Electronic Resources Manager/Assistant Head of Technical Services
Dept.

James Madison University, located in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, is a
state-supported institution.  JMU offers outstanding undergraduate instruction
and supports quality programs at the graduate level. Carrier Library seeks
applications for a professional position in a consolidated Technical Services
Department which includes cataloging, serials, acquisitions,
preservation/binding, and interlibrary loan.

We are seeking an experienced professional who can provide leadership in
adapting technical services operations to an increasingly electronic
environment.  The successful candidate needs the demonstrated ability to
work in a changing environment where responsibilities will evolve in
response to developing opportunities within a newly consolidated
department.  Initial Responsibilities: Coordinates the creation of new policies
and procedures for providing access points to electronic information
resources within the OPAC.  Collaborates in the organization of information
for effective access via the Library's Web page and Web interface to OPAC.
Collaborates in the formulation of new policies for collection development of
electronic information resources.  Provides oversight of database
maintenance.  Assists in the coordination and performance of operations and
projects in cataloging and acquisitions as a member of the Technical Services
Department.  Supervision of at least one FTE.  Reports to the Head of
Technical Services

Qualifications: MLS from an ALA-accredited program: minimum 5 years'
progressively responsible experience in technical services area; relevant
experience with integrated library systems, preferably Innovative Interfaces;
ability to work cooperatively with faculty, students, and colleagues in a
rapidly changing environment; excellent verbal and written communication
skills; human relations skills and personal qualities that promote
communication, enhance teamwork and initiative, and build consensus;
demonstrated project management skills; working knowledge of Internet and
WWW.   Preferred: cataloging experience, particularly with electronic
resources in an academic library, second Master's, and supervisory
experience.

Benefits: 12-month tenure track faculty appointment; 20 days paid vacation;
Trigon (BC/BS) group health insurance; several retirement options including
TIAA/CREF and Virginia Retirement System; minimum salary of $34,000.
Application review will begin July 12, 1996 and applications should be
received by that date to assure consideration.  Send letter indicating
qualifications, current resume, names, addresses, and phone numbers of at
least three references to: Alma Hale-Cooper, Integrated Learning Resources,
Carrier Library, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807.

James Madison University is an equal opportunity/Affirmative
Action/equal access employer and especially encourages applications
from minorities, women, and person with disabilities.