The KNC is NOT currently hiring.

However, if you'd like to submit a resume for consideration for future jobs, you may e-mail them and a letter of interest to Laurie Sutch at lasutch@umich.edu.

Learn more about digital cameras, digital imaging, HTML, Adobe Photoshop, OCR text scanning, EndNote, Refworks, Power Point and much more! Observe a wide range of human-computer interactions on a regular basis!

The Knowledge Navigation Center (KNC) has an excellent opportunity for you to sharpen your technical knowledge, gain further insight into human needs regarding technology, and get experience in teaching and using multimedia.

We are centrally located on the 2nd floor of the Harlan Hatcher Graduate Library. We are looking for technologically knowledgeable, service-oriented students to join the KNC staff. Some training is available for students with required qualifications (see below).

Where: Knowledge Navigation Center, 2nd floor Grad Library
Hours: 5 - 15 hours per week (between 10 am and 7pm, M-F)
Pay: $10.95 per hour
Web Site: http://www.lib.umich.edu/knc
Perks: Pleasant work environment, skilled and cooperative staff, excellent resources, affinity for SI and EdTech students
School of Information DFE Credit possible
Work Study preferred but not required

Responsibilities:

assist and instruct patrons in the use of KNC resources
work closely and cooperatively with other KNC staff members to solve technical problems
may include some opportunities to lead group instruction and/or workshops and to develop instructional materials, including training manuals and information guides

Required Qualifications:

knowledge of HTML authoring
basic knowledge of digital imaging and Adobe Photoshop
knowledge of Macintosh and Windows operating systems
experience navigating in the UM computing environment
desire to assist patrons at a variety of skill levels with design and experimentation in various software packages
excellent public service attitude

Optional Qualifications:

knowledge of file storage issues in a cross-platform environment
knowledge of OCR software packages (OmniPage), bibliographic management software (EndNote, Refworks), Adobe InDesign, Macromedia Flash and/or Adobe Illustrator
experience instructing people in the use of multimedia

Interested?

At present (Winter 2008), the KNC strongly prefers applications from students with work-study funding. If you are interested in the position, submit an e-mail with the following information to Laurie Sutch at lasutch@umich.edu:

A brief statement on why you are interested in this position
URLS where your web work can be viewed (or examples on diskette)
Your experience working in a public service/instructional setting
List of software packages with which you have experience
Your hours of availability
Your work-study status