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Date: Thu, 10 Sep 1998 08:06:21 -0700
From: Seloff <[log in to unmask]>
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Subject: Job Announcement
 
Johnny-
This was posted on VRA-L; perhaps MAPS-L folk will find it of interest.
Dale
 
 
JOB POSTING--IMAGE LIBRARIAN
 
GENERAL
 
 Information Dynamics, Inc., an aerospace contractor headquartered in
 McLean, Virginia, is looking for an image librarian to research, catalog,
 and retrieve original photographic imagery from the manned spaceflight
 programs at NASA's Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.
 
 RESPONSIBILITIES
 
 Specific duties include cataloging new material into the collection of the
 Johnson Space Center's Film Repository by reviewing preliminary
 descriptions supplied by photographers, astronauts, or requesters, and
 enriching this information through visual analysis of the image, through
 application of general acquired knowledge of NASA-related activities, and
 through contact with appropriate offices when further research is
 required.  Image librarians also participate in the development and
 revision of new cataloging schemes, maintain the accuracy of previously
 cataloged material, and answer all reference questions concerning
 collection holdings.  The primary tool utilized in cataloging and record
 retrieval is an internally developed database system incorporating full
 text retrieval and vocabulary control.  Operation of this system must be
 carried out in a professional manner following standards and guidelines as
 provided in a formal, accredited Library Science curriculum.
 
 CREDENTIALS AND SKILLS
 
 Master's Degree in Library and Information Science with coursework in
 cataloging; strong written and verbal communication skills; computer
 skills; ability to work well in a team environment.
 
 COMPENSATION
 
 This is a full-time, salaried (exempt) position at
 $28,000 annually, with generous benefits.
 
 APPLICATION
 
 Send or email resume by 9/21/98 to:
 
 Gary Seloff
 Imagery Repositories Supervisor
 Information Dynamics, Inc.
 NASA/Johnson Space Center
 2101 NASA Rd. 1, GS45/IDI
 Houston, TX 77058
 
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