POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Posted November 1, 1998

College of Micronesia
Personnel Office
P.O. Box 159 
Kolonia, Pohnpei
Federated States of Micronesia
96941
Fax: 691-320-2479
Phone: 691-320-2480
email : :persofficer@mail.fm and/or comfsmlib@mail.fm

Position : Librarian III (Reference)

Closing date : Nov. 18 1998

Salary :  14,014-15,444 pa $US depending upon qualifications

Benefits : Recruitment benefits if hired off island include airfare for
employee, spouse and children, shipment of household goods dependent upon
size of the family, 200 lb air freight and housing up to 600.00 $US per
month. Other benefits include subsidized medical and life insurance.

Duties : This person is responsible for all library reference assistance
and serials. Assists the Director in the management and organization of
reference materials, serials; assists group and individuals in locating and
obtaining materials; furnishes information on library activities,
facilities, rules and services; explains and assists in use of reference
sources; describes or demonstrates procedures for searching traditional
and/or electronic catalog files; searches catalog files and shelves to
locate information; may plan and direct or carry out special projects
involving library promotion and outreach activities; trains and supervises
library assistants, technicians, etc.; supervises a constant shelf reading
program; assists in preparation of monthly report and LRC budget; assists
faculty in developing bibliographies and reference lists and performs
related duties as assigned by the Director.

Minimum Qualifications : Graduation from an accredited four year
institution in library science. Masters degree in Library Science
preferred. Three (3) years of professional experience in reference
librarian position. Ability and knowledge of the principles and practices
of professional librarianship.