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UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY LIBRARIES
LEXINGTON, KY  40506-0039
August 8, 1997

Position: Software Librarian

Available: Review of applications to begin September 8, 1997 until position
filled.

Description:The Software Librarian will coordinate software licensing and
internet cataloging issues for the University of Kentucky Libraries.  The
position will be based in the new W. T. Young Library and will work in a
team-based environment with other electronic support librarians.

* Primary responsibilities:
* Investigate cataloging issues related to internet resources.
* Coordinate licensing and acquisition process for electronic products.
* Coordination of software licensing issues for campus.
* Maintaining records and control of desktop and productivity applications
for the Libraries.
* Provide a model database for maintaining software licensing which could
be shared with other campus units.
* Work in a team-based environment with desktop support, WWW, and e-text
librarians.
* Work on the reference desk.
* Serve as a resource person for patrons with licensing questions.
* Serve on Library project teams and committees.

Qualifications:  Required: A master's degree in Library Science from an ALA
accredited library school, very high computer skill level, familiarity with
licensing and copyright issues for libraries, cataloging experience,
outstanding verbal and written communication skills.  Desired: In depth
knowledge of the internet, Windows95, Novell 4.x, database software, and
productivity applications; reference experience; demonstrated ability to
work in a team-based work environment.

Salary: $27,500 - $30,000

Benefits:Faculty rank, 12 month appointment, 22 days annual vacation.
TIAA/CREF, Fidelity, and Twentieth Century Annuity plans.

Library: The University of Kentucky Libraries consists of a main library
and 12 branches.  Combined holdings total more than 2.6 million volumes.
The System has a staff of 65 librarians and 121 support staff and serves a
student body of 24,000.  The Library is a member of ARL, SOLINET and the
Center for Research Libraries.  A new 350,000 sf building will open in
January, 1998.

To Apply: Send letter of application, resume and names of three references to:

Ann S. Howell
Administrative Assistant for Personnel
University of Kentucky Libraries
Lexington, KY  40506-0039
FAX (606) 257-8379

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER