ADMINISTRATIVE NOTES ------------------------------------------------------------------------ January 15, 2000 GP 3.16/3-2:21/02 (Vol. 21, no. 02) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Expert Consultants Sought in 2000-2001 for Electronic Transition Work with LPS The U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO) Library Programs Service (LPS) is seeking one or two people for one-year appointments as Expert Consultants to work with us on the transition to a more electronic Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP). We are looking for librarians or other information professionals associated with the depository library community. The successful candidate(s) will 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 one year. Our current Expert Consultant is Steven Kerchoff from the Library of Congress, Federal Library and Information Center Committee. Recent "graduates" of the program include George Barnum, who is now our Electronic Collection Manager, and Judy Andrews of Portland [OR] State University. The Expert Consultant(s) will work on projects directly involved in the creation, dissemination, bibliographic control, use, or permanent public accessibility of electronic Government information products. Some of these projects are continuing efforts, and some will be new ones initiated in response to emerging opportunities. During the next year we expect these positions to focus on: * Implementing plans and projects in accordance with LPS' 1998 paper on "Managing the FDLP Electronic Collection" < www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/dpos/ecplan.html> * Outreach and liaison activities, both with Federal publishing agencies and depository libraries, for the purpose of establishing partnerships to bring additional electronic products into the FDLP; * Systems modernization efforts for LPS, including analytical work to determine if a commercial, off-the-shelf library system can support the LPS technical services operations; * Working with the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), the National Agricultural Library (NAL), or other institutions to advance GPO's permanent access initiatives. * Coordinating FDLP activities with other Federal agencies, and other Federal units responsible for dissemination of Government information products; * Drafting articles on issues pertaining to the FDLP's electronic transition; delivering speeches or briefings on similar topics. The Fine Print: The successful candidates will be hired as "Expert Consultants" for a period of 12 months, with a starting date to be determined. While an extension for an additional 12 months is a possibility, it is by no means guaranteed. Pay is to be determined, based on the applicant's salary history. Benefits include some vacation and sick leave. Retirement benefits, health insurance, and relocation expenses are not included. LPS will schedule interviews with prospective candidates during: * ALA Midwinter Conference (San Antonio, TX, January 15-17, 2000), and * Spring meeting of the Depository Library Council (Newport, RI, April 10-12, 2000). If you are interested in one of these positions, or would like further information, please contact us., Prospective candidates should submit a resume and contact LPS to set up an interview, whether or not they are planning to attend ALA or the Council meeting. At the ALA conference, LPS staff will be available at Government Documents Round Table (GODORT) events. The LPS contacts are: Gil Baldwin George Barnum Director, Library Programs Service Electronic Collection Manager 202-512-1002 202-512-1114 fax 202-512-1432 fax 202-512-1432 ebaldwin@gpo.gov barnum@gpo.gov If you have questions about the position(s), please feel free to contact Steve Kerchoff or Laurie B. Hall . They may both be reached by phone on 202-512-1114.