A copy of the full position announcement is available at: http://denison.uchsc.edu/positions.htm

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Electronic Resources Assistant Librarian

 

Denison Memorial Library [http://denison.uchsc.edu/], University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center (UCDHSC), seeks an experienced and service oriented Electronic Resources Assistant Librarian.  Major responsibilities include the management of electronic and Denison web site resources; development of new web resources; troubleshooting remote access to these resources; and reporting usage statistics for all such resources. The successful candidate for this position will be involved in creating, maintaining and improving access to and link resolution within all Denison electronic resources.

 

This position also participates in Systems and IT related tasks and projects, and performs training and consultation with library staff and patrons, as needed.

 

UCDHSC librarians at Denison Memorial Library, including the Electronic Resources Assistant Librarian, serve as non-tenure track faculty.

 

All Health Sciences programs are in the process of moving to the new Fitzsimons campus, and library staff are presently planning a twenty-first century library building, scheduled to open in early 2008 [see http://www.uchsc.edu/fitzsimons/].  The UCDHSC includes schools of medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and dentistry, allied health and graduate programs, and partners with the University of Colorado Hospital.  

 

Required:  Master’s degree in library or information sciences from an ALA-accredited program; static web page development skills; working knowledge of at least one of the following scripting languages: CGI/Perl, Javascript, or VBScript; working knowledge of dynamic web page creation using PHP, ColdFusion, or ASP; and demonstrated ability to set priorities and complete tasks in a timely manner.  Evidence of excellent interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication skills.  Demonstrated ability to excel both independently and as a team member in a dynamic, collaborative environment.  Evidence of flexibility and problem-solving skills.

 

Preferred:  Two years of academic or health sciences library experience; degree or major in Computer Sciences or Engineering; knowledge of Linux/UNIX, Windows 2003 server, Windows XP, Mac OS X, TCP/IP; knowledge and experience in managing Microsoft IIS or Apache web server; database design and management skills, specifically including knowledge of one of the following: Microsoft Access, Microsoft SQL, or databases within the Unix/Linux environment; experience searching for and using electronic journals or similar digital resources.

 

Salary: $40,000 - $50,000 based on qualifications and experience; excellent fringe benefits.  This is a non-tenured faculty position with faculty rank commensurate with experience.  Review of applications will begin July 1, 2005 and continue until the position is filled.  Send a letter of application, 3 letters of reference (preferred) or 3 names of reference contacts, and curriculum vitae to Debra Silva, Assistant to the Director, Denison Memorial Library, 4200 East Ninth Avenue, Box A003, Denver, CO 80262-0003, [log in to unmask].  The University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center is committed to Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action.

 

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Win Shih

Denison Memorial Library

University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center

303-315-8649