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> Digital Technology Specialist
>
>  The Houston Academy of Medicine-Texas Medical Center Library is seeking a
> highly motivated individual committed to exploring creative new ways to
> provide access to historical documents, photographs and fragile,
antiquarian
> books.  This person will work primarily on providing innovative approaches
> using photography and information technology in the development of digital
> resources for the scholarly community.
>
>  Responsibilities include: Work collaboratively with the staff in the John
> P. McGovern Historical Collections and Research Center on development of
> databases and search capabilities for the McGovern Center's web site; scan
> postcards, photographs, and other historical materials for access through
> the web page; provide conversion and formatting for images from the
digital
> camera; provide metadata for documents and images on the web site.
>
>   Qualifications:  Bachelors degree preferred; Working technical knowledge
> of world wide web technologies and tools; Creative approach to the
> development of new services; Commitment to responsive and innovative
> service; Experience with computer integrated resources; Knowledge of or
> ability to learn current and emerging digital technologies
>
> Flexibility and ability to work independently in a rapidly changing
> environment and in cooperation with a variety of clients and staff with
> differing levels of technical expertise; ability to interact positively
and
> productively with library colleagues; excellent trouble-shooting skills;
> desire to work in a technologically challenging environment.
>
> The successful candidate will work in the John P. McGovern Historical
> Collections & Research Center, a dynamic department of individuals with
> dissimilar backgrounds.  Current McGovern Center projects include the
> enhancement of its web page, scanning images of Texas hospitals,
development
> of a digital library on Texas medical history, acquisition of new book and
> archival collections, and reference services to a varied clientele.  The
> HAM-TMC Library is one of the largest health science libraries in the
United
> States. ( http://www.library.tmc.edu and http://mcgovern.library.tmc.edu )
> Located in the Texas Medical Center, it serves two medical schools, three
> nursing schools, and six major hospitals.
>
> Starting salary is $32,000 and is commensurate with education and
> experience.  Fringe benefits include medical, dental and life insurance.
> TIAA/CREF retirement plan is available.  Interviewing for the position
will
> begin November 1, 2001 and continue until the position is filled.  Send
> letter of application, resume and names of references to: Zina Hayes,
> Director of Human Resources, HAM-TMC Library, 1133 John Freeman Blvd.,
> Houston, Texas 77030.
>
>
>
>
>

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