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Date: Wed, 24 Feb 1999 16:09:26 -0500
From: Beth Bloomquist <ebloomqu@PISGAH.KEENE.EDU>
Subject: Systems Librarian Announcement

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>Systems Librarian, Mason Library
>
>Keene State College is a public liberal arts college of the University
>System of New Hampshire with an enrollment of 5000 students.  The College
>has been recognized as a leader in American higher education for its
>commitment to its mission, broad-based strategic planning initiatives, and
>cohesive sense of community.  Historic Mt. Monadnock overlooks a campus of
>168 acres in the picturesque City of Keene (population 22,000).  Located in
>the southwestern corner of New Hampshire, Keene provides traditional New
>England charm, close proximity to abundant four-season recreational
>attractions, and easy access (2hrs) to Boston, Hartford, and Albany.
>
>Keene State College is currently seeking a Systems Librarian responsible for
>the supervision, operations, policies, and procedures of the Library Systems
>Office.  Responsibilities: Provides leadership and coordination of library
>technology. Participates on the Administrative Team, which works
>collaboratively, collegially, and creatively in the overall management of
>Academic Information Resources and Services (libraries, media, and academic
>computing). Manages the technology infrastructure of the library including:
>the integrated library system, desk-top computing, LAN-based services, UNIX
>and client-server platforms, Web based services and networking. Oversees the
>daily operation of the Keene-Link system (shared with Keene Public Library).
>Has liaison responsibilities with the four college technology support
>organizations, library automation vendors, and other hardware/software
>vendors. Supervises Library Systems Office staff. Qualifications:
>ALA-accredited MLS degree, extensive working knowledge of library automated
>system software and operation, preferably INNOPAC; excellent organizational
>and problem solving skills; ability to work both independently and
>collegially in a rapidly changing environment.  Familiarity with computer
>and peripheral hardware, telecommunications, local area networks, CD-ROM
>technology, PC-based applications software, MARC formats required.  Four
>years computer/technology experience required.  Additional advanced degree,
>three to five years of directly related professional experience, familiarity
>with MS Office and NT software and UNIX operating system preferred. Starting
>salary range:  $39,120-$44,420. Review of applications will begin March 26,
>1999 and will continue until position is filled.  Send letter of
>application, resume, and a list of three references to Systems Librarian
>Search, Office of Human Resource Management, Keene State College, 229 Main
>Street, Keene NH 03435-1604.  Keene State College is a member of the Council
>of Public Liberal Arts Colleges, a national alliance of leading liberal arts
>colleges in the public sector.  As an AA/EEO employer, we actively seek
>women and minority candidates.

Beth Bloomquist
Head of Acquisitions and Cataloging
Mason Library
Keene State College, Keene, N.H. 03435-3201

(603) 358-2725     ebloomqu@keene.edu