Vicki Taylor Phone: 263-2072
Email: [log in to unmask] Fax: 262-4631
College Library, Main Office, Rm. 2217
600 N. Park St.
PA position announcement 0401.doc
UW-Madison General Library System
Project (Graduate) Assistant Vacancy [50% Position]
College Library
The General Library System is seeking applications for one 50% project
(graduate) assistant in the College Library.
APPOINTMENT DATES: August 15, 2001 - June 30, 2002. This position does
not confer tenure nor does it lead to a tenure appointment. Reappointment
is at the discretion of the Director and is subject to satisfactory job
performance and budget considerations.
ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must be enrolled in or have a valid permit to
register in a UW-Madison graduate degree program. Successful candidates
must provide the necessary work authorizations, if applicable.
BEGINNING SALARY: $27,676 (based on full time annual rate)
BENEFITS: Health insurance, vacation, paid State holidays and sick leave
as covered by the terms of the current Teaching Assistant/Project Assistant
Bargaining Contract.
HOURS: 20 hours a week, including a combination of one or more evenings
until midnight, one or two evenings until 9:30 p.m. and Saturday or Sunday
hours.
POSITION SUMMARY: LIBRARY INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY SERVICES ASSISTANT
Primary responsibilities:
· Provide reference service, including online reference, for
undergraduate students and other users of the College Library.
· General supervision of student assistant staff in the
Reserves/Circulation and Computer/Media service areas.
· General responsibility for the library on weekends.
Other responsibilities as assigned, which may include:
· Develop web pages for library services or web-based help and
tutorials for MadCat and library databases.
· Develop subject guides for undergraduates, highlighting library and
Internet resources.
· Train patrons, student assistants and staff in the use of
databases, software, and equipment.
· Assist in providing technical support for installation and
maintenance of computer equipment.
· Assist in providing technical support for public service multimedia
equipment.
REQUIREMENTS:
· Previous library reference services experience or relevant course
work in the School of Library and Information Science.
· Knowledge of campus library resources, including
MadCat. Experience with electronic database searching.
· Good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
DESIRED:
· Experience, course work or career plans in the field of library and
information science.
· Experience and/or course work in library public service functions,
especially circulation and media services.
· Experience with Internet resources.
· Experience in training and supervision.
· Knowledge of html and web development tools such as Dreamweaver,
PhotoShop, and Flash.
· Knowledge and/or experience with computers and software.
APPLICATIONS:
For additional information contact:
Carrie Kruse 263-2108 [log in to unmask]
Vicki Taylor 263-2072 [log in to unmask]
Send letter of application, resume, and names of three references
to: Vicki Taylor
College Library, Room 2215
600 North Park Street
Madison, WI 53706
Interviewing for these positions will begin on May 10, 2001. APPLICATIONS
WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
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