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Job: Digital Technology Specialist (Houston Academy of Medicine-Texas Medical Center Library)

• Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2001 16:54:12 -0800 (Pacific Standard Time)
• To: sthc-l@library.ucla.edu
• From: Russell A. Johnson <rjohnson@library.ucla.edu>
• Subject: Job: Digital Technology Specialist (Houston Academy of Medicine-Texas Medical Center Library)
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Date: Tue, 30 Oct 2001 15:42:10 -0600
From: Pam Cornell  [pcornell@LIBRARY.TMC.EDU]
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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to provide access to historical documents, photographs and fragile, 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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