position at SOLINET

[cwiseman@xxxxxxxxxxx (Christine Wiseman)]

     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