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- Date: Thu, 30 Jul 1992 15:03:28 EDT
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- From: Anne Linton <ANNEL@GWUVM.BITNET>
- Subject: Position Description
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- Listed below is a job description for an opening at the Himmelfarb
- Health Sciences Library. If anyone is interested in this position,
- please contact me directly. Thanks.
-
- POSITION DESCRIPTION
-
- The Paul Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library
- The George Washington University Medical Center
- Washington, DC 20037
-
- COMPUTER LAB LIBRARIAN
-
-
- POSITION SUMMARY:
-
- The Himmelfarb Library Computer Lab is located on the third floor
- of the Library in the Audiovisual Study Center (AVSC). It
- currently consists of a local area network with 22 workstations
- running computer-assisted instruction (CAI) programs and
- applications software. There are additional freestanding
- workstations and videodisc stations. The Computer Lab serves as
- the delivery site for a variety of required Medical School CAI
- programs. The Computer Lab Librarian works closely with the staff
- of the AVSC, the Department of Computer Medicine, and other faculty
- to integrate software into the curriculum and is responsible for
- the daily administration of the network, setting Computer Lab
- policies and procedures, providing instruction as needed, and
- long-range planning.
-
- DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
-
- 1. Administers the daily operations of the Computer Lab's local
- area network, including the installation of new software and
- workstations, and maintains freestanding and videodisc stations.
-
- 2. Acts as the Library's liaison to the Department of Computer
- Medicine, which provides extensive network and hardware support.
-
- 3. Works with faculty to integrate computer-assisted instruction
- materials into the curriculum. Helps set policies and standards
- for the introduction of new network-based programs into the
- curriculum.
-
- 4. Sets policies and procedures for the daily operation of the
- Computer Lab. Maintains documentation on network operations.
-
- 5. Troubleshoots hardware and software problems on workstations,
- both on and off of the network.
-
- 6. Works closely with the staff of the Audiovisual Study
- Center(AVSC) to coordinate Computer Lab routines with AVSC routines
- and to train student assistants in basic Computer Lab procedures
- and network troubleshooting techniques.
-
- 7. Trains the Audiovisual Senior Clerk in network start-up
- routines. Trains the Library Specialist in basic network trouble-
- shooting routines and to provide assistance to Computer Lab users
- in desktop publishing, presentation, and assigned programs.
- 8. Supervises student network assistant 10 hours per week.
- Supervises Technical Assistant 15 hour per week.
-
- 9. Works with the Collection Development Librarian to select and
- maintain Computer Lab software and books.
-
- 10. Works closely with the User Education Coordinator to plan,
- design, and teach classes in basic computer applications such as
- word processing. Conducts Computer Lab tours, demonstrations,
- consultations, and orientations as needed.
-
- 11. Assists the Department of Computer Medicine in the
- administration of the computer literacy requirement for medical
- students.
-
- 12. Maintains and updates Computer Lab publications, promotional
- materials, and instructional manuals with the help of the Library
- Specialist.
-
- 13. Maintains statistics and submits annual and semi-annual
- reports.
-
- 14. Makes recommendations for new equipment.
-
- 15. Coordinates the interface of the Computer Lab network with the
- compact disc and teaching classroom networks.
-
- 16. Other duties and special projects as assigned.
-
- ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
-
- Interpersonal-- Strong interpersonal and communication skills,
- including public presentations and teaching. Excellent teamwork,
- collaboration, and negotiation skills required.
-
- Management-- Demonstrated supervisory skills plus an ability to
- motivate staff and colleagues; strong organizational skills for
- for fulfilling commitments, completing projects, and meeting
- deadlines.
-
- Technical-- Knowledge of micrcomputer hardware (IBM-PC or
- compatibles), software applications packages (WordPerfect, Harvard
- Graphics, and Pagemaker), and the role of computer-assisted
- instruction in the medical school curriculum. Knowledge of
- networking principles. Experience teaching microcomputer basics
- and in program development and evaluation.
-
- Qualifications-- Master's Degree in Library or Information Science
- and at least 3 to 5 years experience in a biomedical library
- working with microcomputers.
-
-
- Submit resume and cover letter to:
-
- Anne M. Linton, Associate Director
- Information, Instruction, and Media Services
- Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library
- The George Washington University Medical Center
- 2300 Eye Street, NW
- Washington, DC 20037 PHONE: 202-994-1826
- FAX: 202-223-3691 E-MAIL: ANNEL@GWUVM.GWU.EDU
-
- The George Washington University is an Equal Opportunity/
- Affirmative Action Employer.
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