2 New Positions for CT Library Network (CLN)
Bill Sullivan (wsulliva@csunet.ctstateu.edu)
Tue, 9 Dec 1997 14:18:38 -0500
Date: Tue, 9 Dec 1997 14:18:38 -0500
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From: Bill Sullivan <wsulliva@csunet.ctstateu.edu>
To: Multiple recipients of list <conntech>
Subject: 2 New Positions for CT Library Network (CLN)
CONNECTICUT STATE LIBRARY
INFORMATION ARCHITECT
The Connecticut State Library is now accepting applications for the =
position of Information Architect for the Connecticut Library Network =
(CLN). This new position is responsible for managing the statewide =
bibliographic database project with a long-term job focus on =
recommending and implementing solutions that make widely dispersed =
networked information resources of all types more accessible and more =
visible to information users.
The Connecticut Library Network, mandated by Public Act 95-234, will =
provide statewide access through the World Wide Web to the statewide =
bibliographic database, network-wide interlibrary loan services, =
commercial databases, and advanced information search services. The =
network is intended to ensure that all citizens of Connecticut have =
equitable access to information through the libraries they regularly =
use.
The Information Architect will evaluate for acceptance all vendor =
production work on the statewide bibliographic database, ensure vendor =
compliance with contractual (RFP) requirements for union catalog =
processing, public access search engine and cataloging modules; ensure =
integrity and quality control of database and efficiency and =
effectiveness of database updating procedures. Related duties include: =
plans and coordinates with vendor and data providers the migration of =
the database from a centralized to a distributed environment; plans and =
coordinates training of library staff; performs ongoing system =
administration/network support duties; and identifies, assesses and =
positions new technologies plus other duties as required.
Qualifications: A Masters Degree in Library Science or Information =
Science from an ALA-accredited library school, or a Masters Degree in a =
field closely related to information technology and three (3) years =
post-graduate professional employment in a library systems environment. =
Applicants must possess considerable knowledge of MARC record structure =
and the processes (online and batch) used to produce and update large =
MARC-based union catalogs derived from widely diverse record sources; =
considerable knowledge of or ability to learn the technical requirements =
for conducting information searches in a distributed environment =
consisting of heterogeneous, independently managed systems and diverse =
data/media types. Required skills and abilities include: ability to =
manage projects; considerable interpersonal/customer service skills and =
oral and written communication skills; ability to translate =
project/application requirements into technical specifications; ability =
to analyze and solve complex problems creatively; ability to use desktop =
applications such as MS Word, Excel, Web browser, e-mail, and =
information search tools in a Windows 95/internet environment. =
Preferred: knowledge of information technology industry; project =
management experience. Starting salary $47,838 with annual increases to =
$57,998 plus fringe benefit package. Travel required.
Applications: A position description with full duties and complete =
qualifications is available upon request or you may visit the =
Connecticut State Library website at =
http://www.cslnet.ctstateu.edu/jobs.htm. Please submit letter of =
application with resume no later than January 30, 1998 to David Peck, =
Human Resources/Affirmative Action Program Manager, Connecticut State =
Library, 231 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106. Qualified women, =
minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans and older persons =
are encouraged to apply. The Connecticut State Library is an EEO/AA =
employer.
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CONNECTICUT STATE LIBRARY
INFORMATION TRANSACTION COORDINATOR
The Connecticut State Library is now accepting applications for the =
position of Information Transaction Coordinator for the Connecticut =
Library Network (CLN). This new position is responsible for developing =
and managing the statewide interlibrary loan system (ILL) with a =
long-term job focus on recommending and implementing solutions that will =
enable information transactions between information suppliers and =
information clients to be successfully completed in a widely dispersed =
networked environment.
The Connecticut Library Network, mandated by Public Act 95-234, will =
provide statewide access through the World Wide Web to the statewide =
bibliographic database, network-wide interlibrary loan services, =
commercial databases, and advanced information search services. The =
network is intended to ensure that all citizens of Connecticut have =
equitable access to information through the libraries they regularly =
use.
The Information Transaction Coordinator will ensure vendor compliance =
with contractual requirements for the ILL module; administer acceptance =
testing and manage requirements definition and vendor development of =
authentication mechanisms and CLN Institutional Database. Related =
duties include: performs ongoing system administration functions, =
identifies, assesses and positions new technologies and methods and =
plans and coordinates training for participating library ILL staff; plus =
other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: A Masters Degree in Library Science or Information =
Science from an ALA-accredited library school, or a Masters Degree in a =
field closely related to information technology and three (3) years =
post-graduate professional employment in a library systems environment. =
Applicants must possess considerable knowledge of electronic =
interlibrary loan and document delivery systems and standards, with a =
concentration on self-service capabilities, and their relationship to =
integrated library systems. Required skills and abilities include: =
ability to manage projects; considerable interpersonal/customer service =
skills and oral and written communication skills; ability to translate =
project/application requirements into technical specifications; ability =
to analyze and solve complex problems creatively; ability to use desktop =
applications such as MS Word, Excel, Web browser, e-mail, and =
information search tools in a Windows 95/internet environment. =
Preferred: knowledge of information technology industry; project =
management experience. Starting salary $47,838 with annual increases to =
$57,998 plus fringe benefit package. Travel required.
Applications: A position description with full duties and complete =
qualifications is available upon request or you may visit the =
Connecticut State Library website at =
http://www.cslnet.ctstateu.edu/jobs.htm. Please submit letter of =
application with resume no later than January 30, 1998 to David Peck, =
Human Resources/Affirmative Action Program Manager, Connecticut State =
Library, 231 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106. Qualified women, =
minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans and older persons =
are encouraged to apply. The Connecticut State Library is an EEO/AA =
employer.