INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT Museums and Collections Services, an innovative service unit of the University of Alberta, seeks a dynamic and versatile individual to provide assistance with the Collections Access Project. This opportunity will facilitate the campus community's use of Multi MIMSY (Oracle-based relational database management software for collections use) as a creative, cooperative solution for enhancing access to, and maintenance, presentation and distribution of, information related to the University's 17 million specimens, artifacts and works of art. These objects are housed in 30 collections in various academic units and buildings across campus where they best serve the teaching and research needs of students, instructors and researchers. The Information Management Assistant will work in a team-based collaborative environment, reporting to the Collections Management Coordinator of Museums and Collections Services. Responsible for providing assistance with Multi MIMSY activities, the Information Management Assistant will be responsible for looking after specific delegated assignments and duties related to: -communicating with various University groups (collection curators and associated staff, Computing and Network Services staff, departmental/faculty network administrators); -determining collection site specific hardware and software requirements; -mapping previously computerized data in preparation for conversion into Multi MIMSY; -the data conversion process; -confirming object documentation backlogs; -data entry and enhancement within Multi MIMSY, and object storage clean up activities; -Multi MIMSY training activities; and -facilitating regular interest group meetings to ensure the tool is enhancing teaching, learning and research activities. Other duties include research and report writing, funding application preparation, and providing assistance with the development and maintenance of collection site specific documentation standards manuals and database users' guides. The ideal candidate will have a university degree with a minimum of two years relevant experience. A broad understanding of client/server computing environments and the ability to troubleshoot is required. Knowledge of collections management activities within a museum environment, the Canadian Heritage Information Network, and relational database management systems, preferably Oracle-based, is an asset. 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 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. 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 [log in to unmask]