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Librarian  Wanted: Nonlibrarian Librarians  A Kind Reader sent
me a link to this job ad with some negative comments. It’s the
first ad quite like this that I’ve seen.  On the surface, it’s
nothing special. An academic library is looking for a “library
technology specialist,” basically someone to work on computers,
update software, do some web stuff, etc.  The offending portion
for Kind Reader was the Preferred Qualifications:  Broad general
education with special interest in computers and their
applications in libraries. Enrollment in or recent (2010-2012)
completion of a program of study in library science. Prior
experience working with computer networks, experience working
with Microsoft Windows, and proficient in popular software
applications (Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe products, Mozilla
products). Web authorship skills and/or application proficiency.
This is an administrative position, not a librarian position,
but applicants with recent MLS