ALASKA
submitted by Della Matthis (originally posted to AkLA-L, 10-8-98)
Organization: Yukon Koyukuk School District, Alaska
The Yukon Koyukuk School District is seeking a Title I Librarian.
We are working on a reading program and need someone who has Early
Childhood or Reading Specialist experience. Interested persons
may call 907-474-9400, ext. 137.
Chris O'Brien,
District Librarian, YKSD
submitted by Moe McGee
(originally posted on AKLA-L, 10-13-98)
Access Services Coordinator - Anchorage Municipal Libraries.
$47,400-$60,500
As a member of the library's senior management team, this position oversees management of technical services and automation units. Monitors system-wide effectiveness of the library's access service in support of public services. Implement changes as needed. Develop consortia agreements and contracts and manage municipal and non-municipal cooperative projects involving the library's automated systems. Directly supervise 2 Professional Librarian III and indirectly supervise other professional and clerical staff. Develop the technical services and automation portions of the library's operating and capital budgets.
Minimum requirements: MLS from ALA accredited school and five
years of increasingly responsible professional library experience,
two of which must have been at an administrative level. Strongly
prefer applicants with experience in the area of library technical
services and/or automation.
Closing date: Nov. 9, 1998 at 5:00 pm
To apply, submit a Municipality of Anchorage application along with a resume to: MOA- Employment Office (Job #500), PO Box 196650, Anchorage AK 99519. Phone (907) 343-4511, TDD (907) 343-4889. EOE
WASHINGTON
For more information, please contact the Human Resources department at (360)256-2097.
Thank you.
Madelyn Hall, M.Ed.,
MLS
Southwest Washington Medical Center Library
400 N.E. Mother Joseph Place
Vancouver, WA 98668
(360) 256-3167 voice
(360) 256-6466 fax
submitted by Carolyn Weaver (originally posted to MEDLIB-L, 9-24-98)
The University of Washington IAIMS Program is seeking an innovative and energetic librarian with a background in computing and information science and a strong interest in metadata, terminology standards and implementation of integrated decision support systems for a one-year practical learning opportunity in health informatics. The goal of the internship is to provide an early career librarian with a rich learning experience and opportunity to develop leadership capabilities for improving health information delivery.
Funding for the program is provided by the National Library of Medicine, and includes an annual salary, tuition reimbursement, AMIA membership, and travel to the fall AMIA meeting. The internship will begin January 1999.
The University of Washington offers a unique environment for training in health informatics. Active work in telemedicine, IAIMS implementation, rural outreach, electronic information delivery, development and implementation of integrated health information systems, an academic program in biomedical informatics and a host of informatics research projects combine to create a dynamic atmosphere for learning. The training experience will consist of research opportunities and academic coursework in Health Informatics, Information Science and Learning Technologies, or other related areas. The Intern will be expected to conduct a focused research project, attend and present at Informatics Seminars and submit a paper for presentation at AMIA.
The IAIMS Librarian Intern will work under the direction of the Deputy Director of the Health Sciences Library in collaboration with a core group of IAIMS and Health Sciences Library information systems developers. It is expected that at the conclusion of the internship the individual will be qualified to serve as a change agent for integrated systems development.
See http://healthlinks.washington.edu/ for information on the University of Washington's IAIMS program and the Health Sciences Libraries.
Qualifications: ALA accredited MLS or related information technology advanced degree. Working knowledge of health informatics or information technology required. Familiarity with Web technology, metadata standards and data dictionary or thesauri construction are preferred. Familiarity with the health care environment or work experience in some aspect of health care required. Experience in information technology evaluation desirable. Evidence of outstanding interpersonal and communication skills must be presented. Applicant must be creative, energetic, team-oriented, flexible, and able to work both independently and collaboratively in a complex, dynamic environment. Applications from librarians with less work experience but other relevant activities and background will also be considered.
SALARY: $2667-$3000
Benefits: The successful applicant will be appointed in the University of Washington's professional Staff series. This is a one year appointment. Benefits include participation in a TIAA-CREF retirement program on a matching basis, vacation of 15 working days per year, sick leave, and excellent medical, dental and life insurance plans. There is no state or local income tax.
Applications are now being accepted for the IAIMS Information Specialist. Applicants and interested persons attending the American Medical Informatics Association meeting may discuss the internship opportunity there with Debra Ketchell. Application deadline is November 20.
Please send letter of application, resume and names of three references to Ms. Rory Murphy, IAIMS Program Administrator, University of Washington, Box 357155, Seattle, WA 98195-7155
submitted by Efthimis
Efthimiadis (originally posted to MEDLIB-L, 9-27-98)
The University of Washington is engaged in a major transformation and expansion of its School of Library and Information Science. We are committed to creating one of the top information schools in the world. As part of this effort, we are seeking five outstanding individuals to join us as tenure-track faculty members. Successful candidates should possess both excellent research and teaching skills in one or more of the following areas:
* Database creation and development, including conceptual database design, and collection development of all types of information.
* Socio-cognitive aspects of information, including human-computer interaction, computer-mediated cooperative work, information seeking, and cultural, linguistic and psychological aspects of information use.
* Organization of information and knowledge including classification, indexing, navigation and the application of principles of organization to emerging technologies.
* Information policy, including social, political, ethical, and economic aspects of information.
* Legal and medical informatics.
* Information management, i.e., management of information in organizations and management of information organizations.
The School is particularly interested in candidates who have strong skills and knowledge related to information technologies including incorporating information technologies into research and course content as appropriate, as well as in the delivery of courses.
The School is committed to an active and growing research and development program that involves both faculty and students. New faculty will join a faculty eager to transform the School into a broad-based, inclusive information and library school with academic programs on the bachelors, masters and doctoral levels. The School will build on its strong library tradition while expanding into new dimensions of the information science and technology fields. Candidates on all levels (Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor) will be considered.
The University of Washington is one of the oldest state-supported institutions of higher education on the Pacific coast with close proximity to world-class cultural and recreational attractions. Seattle is a capital of the information age-strategically close to some of the most important companies in the information economy.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. The University of Washington, an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, is dedicated to diversity. We strongly encourage women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.
Applicants can find further information about the School at
our web site:
http://depts.washington.edu/~slis.
Applicants should mail or fax their applications, a letter of
intent and the names of three references to:
Mike Eisenberg, Director,
and Chair, Search Committee
School of Library and Information Science
University of Washington
Box 352930, Seattle, WA 98195-1237
submitted by Leigh
Powers (originally posted to MEDLIB-L, 10-9-98)
Product Manager - Medical Products
Summary: Responsible for the successful launch of new products
and marketing plans for product lines to achieve maximum global
revenues and profits.
May perform one or more of the following:
1. Grows global product revenues by analyzing product success and implementing new strategies to increase sales and reduce costs.
2. Devises new product line launch clustered around strategy, positioning, and product packaging. Achieves new product global revenues by directing the efficient and timely launch of new products.
3. Improves competitive position of product globally and grows
revenues by developing cost-effective marketing plans execution
by marketing communications.
4. Develops and maintains efficient, profitable, and streamlined
pricing structure for product line. Analyzes special pricing requests
based on competitive environment, migrations, etc.
5. Serves as SilverPlatter key contact and liaison for InformationProvider's product needs while also working closely with all SilverPlatter business units, including marketing, sales, customer relations, database design, distributor relations, finance and legal.
6. Reviews marketing communications materials, i.e. catalog copy, press releases, etc.
Special Work Conditions: Knowledge/Skills/Experience Required:
Knowledge of work processing, spreadsheets, customer management
systems, email, and Internet. Organizational, interpersonal, strong
communication skills, project management skills, and negotiation
skills; 4-6 years of marketing management with information industry
knowledge preferred; 2-4 years of medical information industry
knowledge preferred.
Education Required: BA/BS degree with a MLS preferred.
Please send your cover letter and resume:
email: staffing@silverplatter.com
fax: 781-769-8763
snail mail: SilverPlatter Information, Inc. 100 River Ridge
Drive, Norwood, MA 02062