----------------------------Original message---------------------------- This position is being cross-posted to GOVDOC-L and MAPS-L. Position: Coordinator: Microforms, Government Document CD-ROMs and Digital Mapping, Media Services Department Environment: The University of Delaware's attractive main campus is located in a suburban community of 30,000 and is within easy reach of the cultural resources of Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore and Washington. The University of Delaware Library is comprised of the Morris Library and four branch libraries. The collections include over 2.2 million volumes, and a strong collection of electronic resources networked to the University. The University of Delaware Library is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Coalition for Networked Information, the Center for Research Libraries and PALINET. More information about the University of Delaware may be found on its World Wide Web home page at: http://www.udel.edu/ or on the Library home page at http://www.lib.udel.edu/ Job Description: Reporting to the Head of the Media Services Department, a department whose responsibilities include microforms, media, and a microcomputing site. A position with diverse responsibilities and potential to gain administrative experience. Supervision of two full-time support staff and 10-12 students supporting microforms collections and electronic services. Primary responsibility for an active, well-equipped microforms unit which includes 11 microform reader/printers and 25 readers; collection management; and user assistance and equipment support related to the library's collection of 2.5 million microforms, responsibility for which comprises approximately 80% of the position's responsibilities. The position also includes responsibility for service to four CD-ROM workstations, which provide access to government documents products and connection to the library's network of electronic resources. The Digital Mapping Station includes Geographic Information System (GIS) software, an electronically sophisticated means of linking data to geography for display in map form. Other responsibilities include coordination of limited public service to the Library's Map Room. Depending on the qualifications and interest, this position may also be assigned responsibilities related to other areas of the Media Services Department. May include selection responsibilities for microform materials in cooperation with subject selectors and/or collection development responsibilities with faculty liaison in a subject area. Qualifications Required: ALA accredited masters degree. Minimum one year experience successfully supervising staff in a busy customer service operation or library. Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse individuals in a rapidly evolving electronic environment. Familiarity with state-of-the-art library electronic technology. Preferred: Experience with microforms and/or with government document CD-ROM products. Salary: Rank and salary dependent upon experience and qualifications. Assistant Librarian: Minimum $27,211. Senior Assistant Librarian: Minimum $30,671. Benefits: Vacation of 22 working days. Liberal sick leave. Generous flexible benefits program. TIAA-CREF or Fidelity retirement with 11% of salary contributed by the University. Tuition remission for dependents and course fee waiver for employee. To Apply: Send letter of application, current resume, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to Paul Anderson, Assistant Director for Library Administrative Services, University of Delaware Library, Newark, DE 19717-5267. To ensure consideration applications must be received by July 12, 1996. The University of Delaware is an equal opportunity employer which encourages applications from minority groups and women. 5/20/96