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From: Connie Wolf (cwolf%LEHMANN.MOBOT.ORG@WUVMD.WUSTL.EDU)
Date: Mon May 11 1998 - 15:53:56 CDT

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From: Connie Wolf <cwolf%LEHMANN.MOBOT.ORG@WUVMD.WUSTL.EDU>
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Technology Development and Promotions Librarian

The Bernard Becker Library at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri, is seeking applications from innovative individuals for the position of Technology Development and Promotions Librarian. The position reports to the Associate director for Information Services and Training.

The Technology Development and Promotions (TDP) Librarian will be part of a team of Information Services Librarians with the specific responsibility for creating effective on-line resources on the WWW for the on-going education and training of faculty, staff, and students in the use of electronic biomedical information. The TDP librarian will assist clients with their telecommunications to library products, database searching, personal database building, information retrieval, genetic database searching, and file management needs. The TDP will assist with the planning for and implementation of new Library products, programs, and services. The TDP will instruct library clients in the use of library services utilizing web-based technologies, multimedia presentations and on-line communication including computer-based course development and face-to-face teaching. The successful candidate will investigate trends and new technologies related to information services and training programs for the Washington University communities (medical school and medical center) and will provide leadership in evaluating and adopting new technologies and products. This position spans departmental boundaries
(both within and outside of the library) and the incumbent must demonstrate the flexibility to work with a variety of clinical, basic science, and administrative personnel as well as the ability to function effectively as a Library team member. The TDP will assist at the reference desk and with electronic collection development.

Requirements: Masters degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited school, or equivalent education and experience, and a minimum of three years experience in an academic or corporate science environment, preferably in the health sciences. Experience with hardware and software issues relating to user access to information and a basic knowledge of computer networks and Internet applications including email, Internet browsers, readers, and plug-in modules. Excellent written and oral communication skills as well as experience making presentations. Basic knowledge of and proficiency in web authoring and design. The individual must demonstrate superior interpersonal and communication skills, excellent technical background including a record of microcomputer expertise and database search and management skills. The incumbent must also exhibit a commit-ment to, and experience with, providing excellent public service.

Appointment will be to the Librarian rank (salary from $33,000.00--$50,000) with a generous benefits package. Preference is given to applications received prior to June 1, 1998, but will be accepted until the position is filled. Please address letter of application with resume and names of three references to Linda S. Mercer; Associate Director for Information Services and Training; Campus Box 8132; Bernard Becker Library; Washington University School of Medicine; 660 South Euclid Ave.; St. Louis, MO 63110. You may also send your letter of application etc. to mercerl@msnotes.wustl.edu

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