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-----Original Message----- From: Next generation catalogs for libraries [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of William Sullivan Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 1:51 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [NGC4LIB] Job Announcement - iCONN Electronic Resources Coordinator The Connecticut State Library, is recruiting for a full time Library Specialist/Electronic Resources Coordinator for iCONN - Connecticut's re-search engine in Middletown, Connecticut. The Electronic Resources Coordinator will report to the Administrator of iCONN and will manage and develop the electronic resources component of iCONN (www.iCONN.org). iCONN provides all Connecticut students, faculty and residents with online access to essential library and information resources. It is administered by the Connecticut State Library in cooperation with the Department of Higher Education. Duties: Providing leadership and management of database content for iCONN by working with the Connecticut Digital Library Advisory Board Database Selection Committee and the library community to identify, evaluate and recommend products for inclusion in iCONN; assisting in the procurement of licensed databases and federated search system which will include the development of requests for proposals, and evaluation and acceptance; ensuring all authorized institutions and remote users have unimpeded access to iCONN; collecting and reporting statistics; working as the liaison among database vendors, the federated search vendor and libraries; keeping abreast of new products, new categories of products and new search technologies to improve the quality and relevance of search results; recommending training for library staff; providing training to libraries on system functions through on-site visits, users group meetings and e-mail tutorials; promoting awareness of iCONN in the library community; presenting and demonstrating iCONN at library meetings and conferences. Minimum Qualifications Required: Masters Degree in Library Science and three (3) years post-graduate professional employment in a library systems environment; considerable project management skills; ability to analyze and solve complex problems; considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to proficiently use desktop applications such as MS Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, Web browser and email. Special Requirement: Travel in/out of state required. Eligible candidates can send a State Application ( http://www.das.state.ct.us/exam/AppForm.pdf ) and resume by Friday, March 14, 2008 to Teri Antonini, Human Resources Department, Connecticut State Library, 231 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106. The annual starting salary is $65,719. Connecticut State Library is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. ____________________________________ William Sullivan, Administrator iCONN - Connecticut's re-search engine www.iconn.org Connecticut State Library www.cslib.org 786 South Main Street, Middletown, CT 06457 [log in to unmask] p: 860-704-2230 or 888-256-1222 (toll-free in CT) f: 860-704-2229