POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Posted November 1, 1998


					LIBRARY SYSTEMS COORDINATOR

APPOINTMENT:	Full-time position; will include some evening and/or weekend
hours.

RESPONSIBILITIES:	Provides leadership in enhancing library services through
the creative use of existing and emerging technologies.  Coordinates the
overall planning/management of library information systems designed to meet
present and future teaching, study, and research needs.  Serves as systems
administrator for the library's III automated integrated system, desktop
applications, and local network.  Hires, trains and supervises system
technician and student staff.  Coordinates/assists in technical training of
library staff.  Coordinates/facilitates the selection of hardware and
software; coordinates library applications of the campus network with
Information Systems staff and University faculty; provides reference
services; and participates in the library's instructional services program.
 Serves on committees and task forces.  Maintains information systems
documentation; prepares budget proposals and management reports.  Reports
to the Library Director.  Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:	ALA accredited MLS or equivalent; experience with and/or
coursework in the application of information technology to library
services; a working knowledge of networking including NT LAN; OCLC and
other MARC-based databases; online 
searching; CD-ROM technology; desktop applications and other
microcomputer-based 
library applications.  A working knowledge of print and electronic
reference sources; 
experience in computer training; excellent organizational, planning,
problem-solving, 
and communication skills; the ability to work independently and as a member
of a team; 
and a strong service orientation.  The capacity to thrive in a rapidly
changing 
organizational and technological environment.  An understanding of and
commitment to 
the educational objectives of a liberal arts education also required.
Professional 
experience in the maintenance of an integrated library automation system;
experience in 
an academic library; and experience and/or familiarity with computer
programming, 
multimedia, and Macintosh hardware and software preferred.  


HIRING RANGE:	$35,016 - 39,792; generous benefits package.

APPLICATION:	Search and selection procedures will be closed when a
sufficient number of qualified candidates has been identified.  Interested
individuals are encouraged to submit application materials postmarked no
later than December 4, 1998 to insure 
consideration.  To apply, submit letter of interest, resume and names and
telephone 
numbers of three references to:
	
			Library Search
			University of Puget Sound
			P.O. Box 7297
			Tacoma, WA 98407