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Date: Mon, 20 Jul 1998 10:10:39 -0400
From: "Mark T. Paul" <markpaul@LOUISVILLE.EDU>
Subject: Electronic Resources Coordinator, University of Louisville

            Electronic Resources Librarian
            University of Louisville Libraries

The University Libraries seek an innovative, energetic, service oriented
professional to fill a newly created electronic resources position in
support of the Libraries' mission and service. Under the leadership of a
new University Librarian, the Libraries are pursuing a learner-centered
reorganization and will implement the Voyager library system in August
1998. The University of Louisville is Kentucky's metropolitan university
serving 22,000 students and the largest urban area of the state. For more
information about the University, the University Libraries and the
Louisville area, see web sites at

          http://www.louisville.edu  and  http://www.louisville.ky.us

Responsibilities

Within a team-oriented environment, assist in acquiring and providing
access to electronic resources.  Provide cataloging, primarily for
electronic resources. Assist with licensing for electronic resources to
assure that resources are available. Plan and execute projects/
initiatives. Assist with evaluating procedures pertaining to cataloging,
authorities, and acquisitions.  Perform liaison responsibilities with
teaching faculty through Library Liaison Program.  Participate in
supervision and evaluation of team members.

Minimum Qualifications

ALA-accredited MLS; minimum of one year experience in an academic or
research library setting;  knowledge of automated bibliographic control;
experience with an integrated online library system;  demonstrated
knowledge of AACR2, LCSH, MARC formats, and guidelines under development
for electronic resources; strong interpersonal, oral and written
communication skills; commitment to enhancing public access to library
resources; strong service orientation; ability to manage change and work
in a team environment; potential for scholarship in meeting university
promotion requirements.

Desired Qualifications

Supervisory experience; acquisitions experience in an academic library.

Minimum salary $27,000. The University of Louisville has an attractive,
comprehensive benefits package. Library faculty positions are renewable
but not tenure track. Promotion is geared to a successful demonstration of
scholarship, among other criteria. Applications received by August 31,
1998 will receive first consideration, but applications will be accepted
until the position is filled.  Candidates should send a letter of
application addressing the requirements and responsibilities, a current
curriculum vita, and the names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail
addresses of three references to:

            Tyler Goldberg
            Search Committee Chair
            Content Access Team
            Ekstrom Library
            University of Louisville
            Louisville, KY 40292
            (502)852-6756 Office
            (502)852-8714 Fax
            stgold01@gwise.louisville.edu

The University of Louisville is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action
Employer committed to cultural diversity. Women and minorities are
encouraged to apply.