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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
NATIONAL LIBRARY OF MEDICINE
BETHESDA, MD
SYSTEMS LIBRARIAN - PRESERVATION AND COLLECTION MANAGEMENT SECTION
GS-1410-9/11/12
$30,658 - $57,800
CLOSING DATE: 12/16/96

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:  This position is located in the National Library of
Medicine, Division of Library Operations, Public Services Division, Preservation
and Collection Management Section.  The staff provides a focal point for the
preservation of NLM's collections; manages in-house and contract actions for
preservation activities and management of the general collection; manages staff
and user preservation education and disaster prevention and recovery programs;
and provides consultation and guidance to biomedical libraries and others on
preservation issues and methods.  This position serves as a Systems Librarian
participating in the design, testing and implementation of automated systems to
aid Section staff in tracking materials during such preservation activities as
binding and microfilming and in identifying and acquiring materials missing from
the collection.  Work involves planning, designing, testing, implementing and
evaluating computer applications and related technology; defining and requesting
modifications to operational and developmental systems; preparing documentation
for computer applications such as flow-charts and  writing manuals; conducting
training sessions on new or enhanced applications; planning the preservation and
access to newer library technologies in digital formats, such as CD-ROM's and
electronic journals; planning and developing contract actions for automation
projects including file conversion, special file maintenance activities, etc.,
preparing statements of work, serving on technical review groups and acting as
project officer; and serving as lead microcomputer support coordinator providing
assistance to Section staff using microcomputer software and hardware.



     FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE POSITION AND HOW TO APPLY, PLEASE
     CONTACT

     CAROL UNGER
     ASST. HD, PRESERVATION AND COLLECTION MANAGEMENT SECTION
     NATIONAL LIBRARY OF MEDICINE
     8600 ROCKVILLE PIKE
     BETHESDA, MD 20894
     (301) 496-8124

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