NETWORK COORDINATOR

Museums and Collections Services, an innovative service
unit of the University of Alberta, seeks a dynamic and
versatile individual to provide overall coordination of the
Alberta museum network (a joint initiative of the University
of Alberta and the Alberta Museums Association).  This
opportunity will facilitate the Alberta museum community's
use of new technology as a tool to create, share and exchange
information about their collections, and the cultural and
natural heritage represented therein.

The Network Coordinator will work in a team-based
collaborative environment, reporting to the Collections
Management Coordinator of Museums and Collections
Services. Responsible for the daily operations of the
network, the Network Coordinator maintains a current
email directory of the Alberta Museums Association
membership; administers the network listserv; facilitates
the implementation of the network team structure; investigates
the potential of a bulk order software purchase for collections
use; arranges Internet access and training in co-operation
with the Canadian Heritage Information Network; organizes
the delivery of information management training; maintains
a help desk to answer network participant inquiries; ensures
access to network actitivities via related online community
networks; and coordinates Alberta museum contributions to
Canadian Heritage Information Network initiatives.
Communication activities include fostering contact among
network participants, partners and service providers;
maintaining discussions with other regional museum
networks and associated consortiums; and representing the
Alberta museum network to external groups and potential
members.  Other duties include policy administration,
maintenance of network documents, research, report
writing, and funding application preparation.

The ideal candidate will have a museum studies, information
studies, communications, education or related degree with
a minimum of two years relevant experience. A broad
understanding of information automation, telecommunications
and emerging technologies is required, as is an understanding
of the communications and information needs of heritage
organizations of varying types and sizes. The candidate will
have excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to
deal effectively with people of varying experience and
expertise. Excellent written and oral communication, and
group facilitation skills are also required.

The monthly salary range for this position is.
 $2,565 - $3253. Qualified individuals should send a
curriculum vitae and the names of three references
by 13 December 1996 to:

Museums and Collections Services
Ring House 1
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
T6G 2E2

The University of Alberta is committed to the principle
of equity in employment. The University encourages
applications from aboriginal persons, disabled persons,
members of visible minorities, and women. The University
acknowledges the Alberta Museums Association's financial
support of this position.


Leslie Latta-Guthrie
Collections Management Coordinator
Museums and Collections Services
University of Alberta
Ring House 1
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada T6G 2E2
Phone: (403) 492-0775
FAX: (403) 492-6185
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