Preservation Field Services Ad

[bhuggins@xxxxxxxxxxx (Betty Huggins)]

     Please Post
     
     
     Preservation Field Services Officer    
     
     
     The Southeastern Library Network (SOLINET) has an opening for NEH 
     grant funded position until 4/30/2000. The Field Services Officer is 
     responsible for providing outreach, education, and information in 
     support of the Preservation Field Services operation. Responsibilities 
     include: develop/conduct educational programs, including workshops, 
     hands-on training and conference presentations, on a wide range of 
     technical and administrative preservation topics; recruit and schedule 
     adjunct and consulting instructors; monitor program quality; schedule 
     workshops and programs to meet grant-defined project goals; provide 
     information and referral via telephone, email, written contact; 
     implement ongoing follow-up component of workshop evaluation; maintain 
     familiarity with new preservation literature and resources; write 
     articles for SOLINEWS, national and regional newsletters;  update 
     leaflets and develop new ones as needed; assist in maintaining leaflet 
     and preservation reference collections; provide formal and informal 
     consultation for southeastern institutions;  participate in 
     preservation activities on a national and regional level; maintain and 
     strengthen ties with statewide preservation efforts in the Southeast; 
     assist in maintaining Preservation Services website; maintain 
     departmental databases. Position Requirements: one to two years of 
     specialized preservation education or work experience; experience 
     teaching workshops and/or giving presentations; excellent 
     interpersonal skills; strong analytical and problem-solving skills; 
     excellent oral and written communication skills; business travel; MLS 
     or equivalent; word processing, spreadsheet software programs, and web 
     design and maintenance experience.  Send letter of application, resume 
     and salary requirements to: Human Resources Manager; SOLINET; Suite 
     200, 1438 West Peachtree St. NW; Atlanta, GA 30309-2955.  Fax: 
     404-892-7879.  An Equal Opportunity Employer