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  • 1.  Employment

    Posted Nov 15, 2012 04:51 PM

    From the great MAPS-L list...

     

    LIBRARY AND ARCHIVAL PROFESSIONAL 3 - LIBRARIAN, GEOLOGY

     

    http://www.dnr.wa.gov/aboutdnr/employment/Pages/Home.aspx

     

    POSITION PROFILE:

     

    As part of the Division of Geology and Earth Resources, the Librarian provides for and oversees the management and effective delivery of advanced, large, complex, and mission-critical databases and applications by researching and overseeing the acquisition, installation, maintenance, documentation, security, upgrading, and troubleshooting of Library applications and databases. The position will develop a seamless link between our digital databases and various Division information databases including our bibliographic databases.

    This position also compiles and publishes TsuInfo Alert (bi-monthly).

    The position interacts closely with other section staff and the public.

     

     

     

    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

     

         Master of Library and Information Science;

         One year experience as a librarian;

         An MLS from an ALA-accredited library school;

         Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external groups and individuals for the development and distribution of data;

         Proficient in the use and management of library database software;

         Minimum one year of experience providing information services to the general public or directed fieldwork or an internship in a public library for recent graduates;

         Must have current working knowledge of PC’s in a Windows environment, library applications and be able to use on-line, Internet searching methods and information resources;

         Must have experience with a library management system (LMS), for example, Horizon library automation;

         Candidates must be flexible, able to handle multiple competing priorities and tasks, adaptable to change, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

     

     

    DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

     

         Bachelor’s  degree in Geology;

         Knowledge of Washington geology;

         Participated in the production of Geological and geological hazard publications as evidenced in acknowledgments, credits on the map or report;

         Familiarity with social media platforms and blogging software is highly desirable.

         1 year of experience in writing and publishing;

         1 year experience in cataloging.  Not MARC, not Dewey, Washington Geology Library uses a system very loosely based on Library of Congress classifications;

         Experience with Excel, Access, ArcView.

     

    To read the whole description and application process, visit the WA site ...

    http://www.dnr.wa.gov/aboutdnr/employment/Pages/Home.aspx