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Web Services Librarian

Posted by: Georgia State University

Posted date: 2009-Nov-04

Location: Georgia State University-Library

Georgia State University Library seeks a creative and innovative individual to provide leadership as the Web Services Librarian. This position works both independently and collaboratively to provide expertise in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of current and future web interfaces and technologies that provide user access to the Librarys resources and services. The incumbent identifies policy, technical, and programmatic needs of the Librarys web site and various web applications running locally or from hosted services.

The Web Services Librarian collaborates and leads discussion with library employees, committees, groups, and departments regarding website and application interface functionality. The Web Services Librarian will provide leadership on website policy and technical standards, and adhere to those standards/policies while creating a supportive, collaborative atmosphere working with the Department Head and management to establish policies and procedures, priorities, and timelines. Other responsibilities include maintaining current awareness of digital library technologies and actively participating in local, national, and international meetings and organizations. As a faculty member, the incumbent will serve on library committees and engage in scholarly activities.

The Web Services Librarian reports to the Head of Digital Library Services and supervises two Web Programmers (Systems Analysts), student workers, and Graduate Research Assistants as needed.
Job Title Web Services Librarian
Start Date Spring 2010
Library/Institution Name Georgia State University-Library
Salary Minimum $47,000
Certification Required? No
City Atlanta
State GA
Job Type Job Type -> Full-time
Type of Library Job Classification -> Academic
Qualifications REQUIRED:
ALA-accredited Masters degree or a terminal degree in other relevant area such as Information Systems or Computer Science.
Experience with web development in a library, college or university setting.
Experience with relevant standards and technologies, such as PHP, .NET, XML, XHTML, CSS, SQL, XSLT, and JavaScript.
Ability to think critically and analytically.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in a collegial and collaborative environment.
Commitment to user-oriented service.
Must be able to pass background check.

PREFERRED:
Supervisory experience.
Understanding of information seeking behaviors in an academic research environment.
Demonstrated experience in library website design and development, including the building and/or integration of a variety of Web applications.
Experience in applying Web accessibility standards, user-centered design principles, and interactive concepts.
Application Instructions Submit a cover letter addressing the above qualifications; resume; name, address and phone number of three references, including immediate supervisor. Review of materials will begin November 20, 2009 and continue until the position is filled. Send materials to:

Human Resources Coordinator
University Library
Georgia State University
100 Decatur Street, SE, Atlanta, GA 30303-3202
(404) 413-2700
liblao@gsu.edu
Web Link http://www.library.gsu.edu
Special Notes Georgia State University is an equal opportunity educational institution/affirmative action employer strongly committed to cultural diversity.