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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