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Stuart Spore              | voice: 212-263-1092
Head Library Medical      | fax:   212-263-6534
Informatics Group         |
NYU Medical Library       | spores01@library.med.nyu.edu
550 1st Ave.              | http://pages.nyu.edu/~spore
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---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Fri, 10 May 1996 15:26:53 -0400
From: Rosalyn Leiderman <leidermr@GWSMTP.NLM.NIH.GOV>
Reply-To: Discussion of QuickDOC medical-library ILL software
     <QUICKDOC-L@LIBRARY.UMMED.EDU>
To: Multiple recipients of list QUICKDOC-L <QUICKDOC-L@LIBRARY.UMMED.EDU>
Subject: Systems position - National Library of Medicine

This position vacancy is being cross-posted to several listservs.  We apologize
the duplication.

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LIBRARIAN/TECHNICAL INFORMATION SPECIALIST
        GS-1410/1412-9/11/12
        $30,658-$57,800


        #  AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER  #
________________________________________________________________________________

ANNOUNCEMENT NO.:  LM-96-16             OPENING DATE:  4/29/96
OPM CONTROL NO.:  WA-0542/WA-0543       CLOSING DATE:  5/28/96
AREA OF CONSIDERATION:  ALL SOURCES     NO. OF POSITIONS:
1
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:  YES       TOUR OF DUTY:  FULL-TIME
LOCATION: NLM/LO/PSD/CAS                TYPE OF APPOINTMENT:
CAREER/CAR. COND.
________________________________________________________________________________

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:  This position is located in the National Library of
Medicine, Division of Library Operations, Public Services Division, Collection
Access Section.  The incumbent participates in planning, designing, testing,
implementing and evaluating computer applications and related technology;
applies a knowledge of library operating procedures, online files and processing
procedures, systems analysis techniques, and computer programming to the
solution of technical processing problems, to improve operating efficiency in th
Division or to provide better management information; tests and evaluates new or
updated databases and retrieval system changes before they are released for
public use; serves as a technical expert in library automation and provides trai
to personnel in the use of the various automated systems; and collects and
organizes data including organization and preparation of charts, tables, graphs
and statistical reports for management personnel and for use in the preparation
presentations.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  Librarian :  GS-9:  Must meet 1 of the
following:  1)  Master's degree or successful completion of 2 full years (60
semester - or 90 quarter hours) in library science from an accredited college or
university; OR, 2)  One of the following:  Masters degree in Library Science fro
an accredited college or university; OR successful completion of 30 semester - o
4 quarter hours of graduate study in library science; OR a 5th year bachelor's
degree in library science plus 1 year of professional librarian  experience; OR
combination of college level education and librarian experience totalling at lea
years, OR a total of 5 years library experience.  In addition, possesses 1 year
professional experience in 1 or more of the major functional areas of librarians
such as acquisitions, cataloging, readers advisory services, etc., equivalent in
difficulty and responsibility to the GS-7 level in the Federal service.  GS-11:
meet 1 of the following.  1)  Completion of all requirements for a doctoral degr
3 full years of graduate study in library science from an accredited college or
university; OR, 2)  The qualification requirements for GS-9 positions plus
possesses 1 year of professional librarian experience equivalent in difficulty a
responsibility to the GS-9 level in the Federal service.  GS-12:  Must meet the
qualifications requirements for GS-11 with 1 year of professional librarian
experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal Service.

Technical Information Specialist:  Applicants must meet the basic requirements:
a full 4-year course of study that meets all the requirements for a bachelor's
degree with a major study in the subject-matter field of the position; OR four y
of experience that provided a knowledge of the basic principles, theories,
practices, techniques, and terminology of a discipline or subject-matter field;
understanding of the standard methods, procedures, and techniques of research
and analysis in the subject-matter field; and where appropriate, ability to read
comprehend nontechnical material in one or more foreign languages.  Such
experience must have been equivalent to that which would have been gained
through a 4 year college curriculum; OR a combination of education and
experience.  In addition to the basic requirements, applicants must meet the
following:  GS-9 level must have 2 full years of progressively higher level grad
education or master's degree related to the position or 1 year of experience
equivalent to at least the GS-7 level.  GS-11 level must have 3 full years of
progressively higher level graduate education or doctoral degree related to the
position or 1 year equivalent to at least the GS-9 level.  GS-12 level must have
year equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.  NOTE:  Experience must
have demonstrated the ability to perform, supervise, or direct one or more of th
functional areas of work covered by this series; to understand the concepts,
theories, new developments, and con-relationship of information in related field
and to maintain up-to-date information on the state of the art.


SELECTIVE FACTOR(SFs):  In addition to the qualification requirements outlined
above, the following selective factor(s) will be used in determining basic
qualifications:  Knowledge of library systems analysis and library operating
procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs):  Applicants meeting basic
qualifications will be evaluated in terms of the following job-related KSAs:  (1
in communicating in writing; (2) Skill in communicating orally; and (3) Skill in
analyzing personal computer hardware or software problems, identify the source o
the problem and either resolve it personally or make recommendation for resolvin
the problem.  Any experience, awards, and/or specific training and educational
courses that relate to the KSAs should be described as a way of demonstrating
your level of competence in the KSAs.  Experience may be as an employee or
volunteer, paid or unpaid.  It is necessary that you state specifically what you
have done when demonstrating your competence in each KSA.  The level of KSA
possession is determined through a review of each application for the position.
order to be considered for this position, applicants are strongly encouraged to
address each of the KSAs on a separate sheet of paper.  Displaced and surplus
Federal employees must possess the KSAs at the well-qualified level in order to
receive consideration under OPM's Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
(ICTAP).

HOW TO APPLY:  Although the Federal Government does not require a standard
application form, we do need certain information to evaluate your qualifications
determine if you meet legal requirements for Federal employment.  Your
application or resume must include social security number, country of citizenshi
and number of hours worked per week for each employer.  See Attachment A for a
complete list of required information.  If your resume or application does not
provide all the information requested in this vacancy announcement, you may lose
consideration for a job.  You may also refer to OPM's flyer, Applying for a Fede
Job (OF-510).  You may apply with a resume, Optional Application for Federal
Employment (OF-612), Application for Federal Employment (SF-171), or any other
written format you choose.  All status applicants who wish to be considered unde
both merit promotion and competitive procedures must submit two complete
applications.  When only one application is received, it will be considered unde
the merit promotion announcement only.

WHAT TO SUBMIT:  All applicants MUST submit (1) a current copy of your
resume, OF-612, SF-171, or any other written format you choose, and (2) college
transcripts if specific education is required for the position or you are substi
education for experience.  If you are applying for the Librarian position, you m
submit Supplemental Qualifications Statement for Librarian (SSW-850) which can
be obtained by calling Ms. Nan Fields on (301) 496-4943.  In addition, applicant
are strongly encouraged to include a description of your accomplishments that
demonstrate your competence in the SFs and KSAs on plain bond paper.
Applicants claiming 5-point veterans' preference should submit a Certificate of
Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214) or if you are claiming 10-point
veterans' preference, an Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference (SF-15) a
the documentary proof needed to prove your claim.  Status applicants should
submit a copy of your most recent final rating under your appraisal system.  In
addition, applicants should submit a copy of your most recent Notification of
Personnel Action (SF-50) showing highest grade achieved or competitive status
for reinstatement eligible.  Commissioned Corps Officers need only submit an
updated curriculum vitae and bibliography.

Deadline for Receipt of Applications:  Applications will be accepted if
postmarked by the closing date.  Incomplete applications or applications
postmarked after the closing date will not be considered.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:  Before hiring, we will ask you to complete
a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal
employment, authorize a background investigation, and certify the accuracy of al
the information in your application.  If you make a false statement in any part
your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; o
you may be fined or jailed.  If you are a male over age 18, you must have
registered with the Selective Service System (or have an exemption) to be eligib
for a Federal job.  The law prohibits public officials from appointing, promotin
recommending their relatives.  Federal annuitants (military and civilian) may ha
their salaries or annuities reduced.  All employees must pay any valid delinquen
debts or we may garnish your salary.  Veterans' Preference in Hiring:  If you
served on active duty in the United States Military and were separated under
honorable conditions, you may be eligible for veterans' preference.  To receive
preference if your service began after October 15, 1976, you must have a
Campaign Badge, Expeditionary Medal, or a service-connected disability.  For
further details, (1) call OPM at 912-757-3000 and select "Federal Employment
Topics" and then "Veterans," (2) dial OPM's electronic bulletin board at
912-757-3100, or (3) contact the person listed in this announcement.  Veterans'
preference is not a factor for Senior Executive Service jobs or when competition
limited to status candidates (current or former Federal career or career-conditi
employees).

Application forms are subject to the provisions of the Privacy Act and become th
property of DHHS.  Selection for this position will be based solely on merit,
without discrimination for non-merit reasons such as race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, politics, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or menta
handicap, age, or membership or non-membership in an employee organization.
U.S/. citizenship is required.

Forms can be obtained from and sent to:

NIH/National Library of Medicine
Building 38, Room 2N05
8600 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD  20894
Phone:  (301) 496-4943
Attention:  N. Fields

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A copy of this vacancy announcement is available from the NLM web site
(http://www.nlm.nih.gov), under #About the U.S/. National Library of Medicine,#
opportunities at NLM.


[Note: Applications must be postmarked by May 28, 1996.  However, I will be
attending the Medical Library Association Annual Conference in Kansas City,
MO., June 1-5, 1996, and I would be willing to meet with applicants who may have
questions concerning this position.]


Rosalyn M. Leiderman
Head, Systems Unit
Collection Access Section
National Library of Medicine
Internet: rosalyn@nlm.nih.gov