ADMINISTRATIVE NOTES Newsletter of the Federal Depository Library Program Vol. 18, no. 03 GP 3.16/3-2:18/03 February 15, 1997 Expert Consultant Positions Available at the Government Printing Office The Government Printing Office (GPO) Library Programs Service (LPS) is interested in talking to persons to fill one-year appointments as Expert Consultants to work on projects pertaining to GPO's transition to a more electronic Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP). We are looking for two librarians or other information professionals associated with the depository library community who have a demonstrated interest and expertise in the creation, dissemination, use, or permanent public accessibility of electronic Government information products, and who would like to work with LPS on related issues and projects for the next year. Work responsibilities of these positions include, but are not limited to: * Management of projects relating to the implementation of the FDLP's Information Dissemination and Access Strategic Plan; * Coordinating efforts by GPO's Library Programs Service, Electronic Information Dissemination Service, and Sales Service staff on policies and procedures related to implementation of the Strategic Plan; * Designing, developing, and enhancing locator services in GPO's suite of Pathway Services; * Working to coordinate FDLP activities with other Federal agencies, and other Federal units responsible for dissemination of Government information products; * Analyzing and drafting briefs on issues pertaining to the implementation of the Strategic Plan. While there is no specific starting date, we would prefer to bring new people on board before those currently filling the positions finish their one-year assignments. Our current Expert Consultants are Duncan Aldrich, who departs in June, and Sandy Morton-Schwalb, who ends her GPO tour in August. Maggie Farrell and Raeann Dossett held these positions in 1995/1996. GPO is looking for librarians or other information professionals closely associated with the library community to take this opportunity to work with us over the next year. The first opportunity to interview prospective candidates will be during the ALA Midwinter conference that will be held in Washington, DC, on February 14-19, 1997. If you are interested in one of these positions, whether or not you are planning to attend ALA Midwinter, please contact us to arrange for an interview. Prospective candidates should submit a resume, and contact LPS to set up an interview or to request further information. The LPS contacts are: Gil Baldwin, Chief, Library Division Phone; (202) 512-1002 Fax: (202) 512-1432, E-mail: manage@access.digex.net Jay Young, Director, Library Programs Service Phone: (202) 512-2332 Fax: (202) 512-1432, E-mail: jyoung@gpo.gov If you have questions about the positions, please feel free to contact Duncan Aldrich daldrich@gpo.gov or Sandy Schwalb sschwalb@gpo.gov. They may both be reached by phone on (202) 512-1698 or by fax at (202) 512-1432. More detailed descriptions of the two positions follow. Electronic Transition Specialist (Policies and Procedures) Position Description A temporary consulting position with Library Programs Service, U.S. Government Printing Office. Duties: Individual will be responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures to assist Library Programs Service (LPS) in accomplishing the transition from a paper based program to the electronic environment. Duties will include assisting LPS organizational units in making the transition to a more electronically based program, including work on tasks relating to the Electronic Transition Implementation Projects. Individual will advise LPS on current and emerging electronic initiatives and depository library capabilities. Individual will assist in developing processes for LPS and Depository Libraries for managing electronic resources. Individual will work with current electronic technologies to facilitate LPS services to depository libraries. Specific Responsibilities: Develop electronic policies, procedures, and other documentation necessary to support the LPS mission, organization, and operations Provide assistance with implementing an Assessment of Standards for the Creation, Dissemination, and Permanent Accessibility of Electronic Government Information Products Assist in coordinating work with LPS units on Electronic Transition Implementation Project Serve as leader/member of Transition project teams and assignments Identify and develop partnership opportunities with Federal agencies and depository libraries to assure permanent retention and access to Federal government information Assist in developing and implementing LPS Internet and World Wide Web Applications Perform other related duties as assigned Supervisory Controls: Individual will report to the Director, Library Programs Service, who will determine the overall assignment and the priorities regarding projects. Skills: Master of Library Science (M.L.S.) Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) preferred, but not required Demonstrated skills in program administration and management used to identify operational problems, analyze and evaluate work processes, and identify opportunities for improvement Demonstrated project management experience with an emphasis on change strategies Experience in process analysis and redesign, large-scale infrastructure design and deployment planning, application development, and system integration Knowledge of the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP), and depository library policies and procedures Awareness of Federal government information policies Excellent presentation, written and interpersonal communication skills Ability to organize, design and implement complex work procedures and policies Proven team building skills Experience partnering with both internal and external resources Internet experience, including awareness of HTML, WWW, FTP, gopher, Java and other Internet protocols Miscellaneous: Individual will be hired as an "Expert Consultant" for a maximum of 12 months. Pay to be determined. Benefits include some vacation and sick leave. Retirement benefits, health insurance, and relocation expenses are not included. Electronic Transition Specialist (Pathway Project) Position Description A temporary consulting position with Library Programs Service, U.S. Government Printing Office. Duties: Individual will be responsible for developing and implementing information technology solutions to assist Library Programs Service (LPS) in accomplishing the transition from a paper based program to the electronic environment. Individual will assume primary responsibility for procurement, development, and maintenance of the Pathway Project. Individual will provide functional support to LPS operational units. Individual will assist in developing processes for LPS and depository libraries for managing electronic resources. Individual will work with current electronic technologies to facilitate LPS services to depository libraries. Specific Responsibilities: Maintain and develop enhancements to Pathway Services on the GPO/SuDocs Web site Procure and maintain the Pathway Indexer, including tailoring the "seed list" for the robot to search and defining filters for the indexer Develop and maintain subject browse and title listing of Government Internet sites Search, analyze and select Government Internet sites to include in the listing of subject topics for users to browse Maintain "master" list of subject terms and create agency listing by topics Monitor electronic developments for enhancements and improvements to Pathway Services Assist in developing and implementing LPS Internet and World Wide Web applications Perform other related duties as assigned Supervisory Controls: Individual will report to the Director, Library Programs Service, who will determine the overall assignment and the priorities regarding projects. Skills: Master of Library Science (M.L.S.) or equivalent experience Computer science/Computer Information Systems background and/or degree preferred, but not required Demonstrated systems administration and project management experience for medium and large scale projects Knowledge of the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP), and depository library policies and procedures Awareness of Federal government information policies Excellent presentation, written and interpersonal communication skills Experience partnering with both internal and external resources Ability to organize, design and implement complex work procedures and policies Hands-on Internet access/presence, design, and development experience, maintenance, and support Advanced Internet skills, including strong familiarity with WWW, FTP, Telnet, Gopher, UNIX, TCP/IP, Java, PURL, and firewall technologies Experience developing HTML and CGI applications Experience with Netscape Navigator (or other Web browsers), lynx, and document viewing methodologies Awareness of Internet searching concepts such as indexers, robots, and filters Miscellaneous: Individual will be hired as an "Expert Consultant" for a maximum of 12 months. Pay to be determined. Benefits include some vacation and sick leave. Retirement benefits, health insurance, and relocation expenses are not included.