Computer Lab Supervisor Job!!!!

[Ray Serebrin]

Here is a position being advertised by  seattle public library.  Pass the
word.  The primary emphasis is on creating a cadre of public service
support staff, but computer knowledge is a big plus.

	SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY	


	EMPLOYMENT      OPPORTUNITIES


	1000 FOURTH AVENUE  SEATTLE  WASHINGTON 98104 JOBLINE (206)
386-4120	
 
POSTING NUMBER:	96-13
CLASSIFICATION TITLE:	COMPUTER LAB SUPERVISOR--Full time
Department: 			Lifelong Learning
Pay range:			$3,095 to $3,761 per month (effective
1-8-97) plus benefits.
Application Period: 		Open for applications on December 10,
1996.  Applications can 				be accepted until
December 26, 1996. 

AN OVERVIEW

Community learning laboratories at 7 community libraries and one at the
central library (located downtown) together contain approximately 75
networked workstations.  Each year at the central li-brary, staff conduct
over 600 classes with over 4,000 participants.  At neighborhood library
labs, the public is given hands-on access to work stations with a variety
of applications, CD-ROM products, and the Internet. Computer lab users are
of all ages and levels of expertise.  Patrons and staff are assisted by a
corps of part time "lab aides" consisting of work/study students, high
school students, community volunteers, and others.  They provide the
public with orientation to the lab equipment and applications, assist with
setting up classroom instruction, log on workstations and troubleshoot
minor application and equipment problems.  The Computer Lab Supervisor
works closely with the Librarys Volunteer Services program, library
supervisors and staff, the Citys Work Study office, and other agencies, to
recruit, select, train and place work/study and volunteer lab aides.  The
Computer Lab Supervisor also assists with a variety administrative roles. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE

Oversee the recruiting, selection, placement, training, scheduling, and
on-site supervision of lab aides that include work/study students, high
school students, community volunteers and others.  Co-ordinate recruiting
and selection with the Library's Volunteer program office, with the City's
Work/Study office, and other agencies and groups.  Assist with tracking
expenditures for work/study grants.  
Coordinate support for the computer labs with library programs and
services by assisting with devel-oping policies and procedures for the use
of the computer labs and for placing and supervising aides.  Assist with
managing lab-related service projects and adapting the recruiting and
placement of lab aides in response to changing service needs, projects,
and technology enhancements. 
As needed, provide on-site support to the public and staff at computer
labs throughout the system by troubleshooting minor hardware and software
problems, working with technical staff to resolve major hardware and
software problems, and, when needed, conducting individual and classroom
training and information sessions for the public and staff.
Assist with administering the labs by monitoring budgets and expenditures,
gathering and analyzing information relating to lab use and the
achievement of service objectives, assisting with grant ad-
Computer Lab Supervisor, Posting 93-13 (continued)

ministration, and recommending policies and long and short term goals and
initiatives for the com-puter labs and for aides who support the public
and staff in using the labs.
Maintain records, develop reports and studies, maintain correspondence,
develop written informa-tional materials, and maintain supplies.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of or experience with principles of staffing and supervision
including recruiting, selection and training, motivation, scheduling,
evaluation and staff development.  Experience supervising vol-unteers,
work/study students, high school students, and similar programs and
services is highly de-sired.
General knowledge of or experience with PC and network information
technology, including Win-dows and Win95 operating systems, popular
applications such as word processing and spread-sheets, Internet and WWW
resources, CD-ROM products, workstations, PC operation, and related
peripherals and equipment. 
Knowledge of emerging information technology and issues and their
relationships to providing public library services.
Knowledge of or experience with principles of project management and
program administration, in-cluding budgeting, planning, evaluation, and
policy development. 
Superior written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including
public speaking, instruc-tion, and the ability to interact effectively
with diverse Library staff, volunteers and the public. 
Able to handle multiple ongoing projects and priorities, and able to
recognize and adapt to changing priorities and service needs. 
Able to travel to neighborhood libraries throughout the City of Seattle,
and to accommodate work schedules that include evenings and weekends and
which occasionally require irregular hours. 

TO APPLY, PLEASE NOTE: 

An SPL employment application and a Self-Rated Skills Inventory (SRSI) are
required, along with a cover letter and a resume which describe how the
applicants background and experience meet the requirements for this
position.  Applications must be received by the deadline.  Applications
submit-ted without all of the above will be are considered incomplete and
may be disqualified. 

To request an application packet (employment application, SRSI and job
bulletin) or for addi-tional information, call the Seattle Public Library
Human Resources department at (206) 386-4121.  Applications can also be
obtained via Internet e-mail address: persnel at spl.lib.wa.us.  Additional
information about this position and about employment at the Seattle Public
Library can be viewed in the Seattle Public Librarys home page at
http://www.spl.lib.wa.us.  (No pe-riod at the end of the e-mail and home
page addresses).

SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY PROUDLY PROMOTES EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY
IN ITS EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS.
If special accommodations are needed during the selection process, please
let us know.
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