Friday, July 10, 2009

[INFOCOMMONS-L] Posting: Web Development Librarian (Tallahassee, FL)

Please excuse cross-posting.

 

I'll be at ALA this weekend if anyone wants to learn more about this opportunity.

 

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Job Title:  Web Development Librarian 

 Job ID:   30622 

 

Responsibilities

 

The Web Librarian develops and maintains The Florida State University Libraries' web site, which includes providing access to electronic resources, directing content, and maintaining site organization and structure. The Web Librarian provides leadership for web initiatives throughout the Libraries and serves as coordinator, trainer and primary support for decentralized efforts to create and maintain web pages of library departments and subject collections.  Responsible for monitoring and implementing changing web technologies and communicating new software, hardware, and training needs to the Associate Director for Technology.  Working with the Libraries' Web Task Force and the Associate Director, the Web Development Librarian carries out new projects, sets guidelines for Library-supported web pages, and identifies policy, technical, and programmatic needs of the site. Works with other library departments to solve access and other problems.  This position plays a pivotal role in the relationship between the Public Services, Technical Services, and Technology Divisions. The Web Librarian also works with several non-aligned College libraries as well as campus Information Technology staff and the Office of University Communications.  The Web Librarian represents the University Libraries in appropriate University groups and committees. 

 

The Web Development Librarian reports to the Associate Director for Technology. 

 

 Salary Range

 

 $50,000 to negotiable depending on experience and qualifications. 

 

 Qualifications 

 

•     ALA-accredited MLIS or equivalent with at least four years post-MLIS experience in a library or educational institution.

•     Demonstrated experience in library website design and development, including the building and/or integration of a variety of Web applications.

•     Experience with a variety of Web development and authoring software tools, including open source software, HTML, XML, CSS and experience with programming languages and Web support technologies.

•     Experience in applying Web accessibility standards, user-centered design principles, and interactive concepts.

•     Demonstrated project management and problem solving skills and a established ability to handle multiple responsibilities and projects concurrently. Excellent written and oral communication skills.

•     A well articulated understanding of the role and possibilities of the Web in the teaching, learning, and research pursuits of a large research library setting.

•     Strong public service philosophy and evidence of professional initiative and leadership.

•     Demonstrated commitment to working with and serving people. Ability to inspire a shared vision and work effectively with colleagues, students and faculty in a collegial environment.

 

Preferred 

 

•     Demonstrated experience with library technology integration using linking tools (such as SFX, Metalib) and Web 2.0 technologies.

•     Demonstrated experience with a Web content management system such as Drupal.

•     Experience developing online learning resources and environments for instruction.

•     Experience in training others on the use of various software and web design techniques. 

 

Other Information 

 

This is a full-time, 12-month non-tenured faculty appointment. Benefits include 22 days vacation, 13 days sick leave. Group, medical, dental, and life insurance, an optional retirement program or state retirement, and no state or local income tax. With supervisor s approval, may qualify for University tuition scholarship for up to six hours credit each semester.

 

Located in beautiful Tallahassee, Florida's capital city, a growing community with a population of more than 215,000, Florida State University, a public, coeducational institution of the 11-member State University System of Florida, has an enrollment of over 40,000 students. The Library system includes ten libraries and a variety of subject based Library Resource Reading Rooms. Campus libraries have combined volume holdings totaling over 3 million volumes. The Library is a member of ARL, ASERL, CRL, RLG, OCLC, and Lyrasis. For more information about the Florida State University Libraries, see our home page at: http://www.lib.fsu.edu/

 

ANTICIPATED DATE OF HIRE:  September 2009 

 

Contact Info 

 

Policia Clyne, Human Resource Coordinator

Florida State University Libraries

Tallahassee, Fl 32306-2047

pclyne@fsu.edu

Phone: (850) 645-8404

Fax: (850) 644-5016

 

 How To Apply 

 

If qualified and interested in a specific vacancy as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information.  Applications must include work history and all education details (if applicable) even if attaching a resume. In one attachment, please include a cover letter with a complete statement of qualifications, a full resume of education and relevant experience, and the names, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least three persons who are knowledgeable about the applicant s qualifications for this position. 

 

 Equal Employment Opportunity 

 An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action Employer 

 

 

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Mark A. Stoffan, MA, MLIS                             850-644-5214 (office)

Associate Director for Technology                     850-559-9995 (cell)

University Libraries                                  mstoffan@fsu.edu

The Florida State University                          www.lib.fsu.edu

Tallahassee, FL  32306

 

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