Description:

The Ames Free Library of Easton invites applications from creative, technology-driven librarians with people skills, for the position of Assistant Director/ Head of Technology and User Experience (TUX).**

This newly-defined position is aimed at a dynamic individual who will play a key role in helping the library achieve a rich online experience for all library users, in addition to regular duties associated with being a member of the library’s senior management team.

Duties:

• Providing leadership for the identification, assessment, and implementation of emerging technologies that increase and enhance access to library resources and services;
• Overseeing hardware and software specific to the Library (including web management, mobile services, network security and telephone system).
• Maintaining the Local Area Network, Network computers, servers and related peripherals within the library. 
• Providing PC hardware and software support; preparing user documentation.
• Managing the library website and performing periodic maintenance, including updates and enhancements. 
• Supervising and scheduling reference and technical services staff; 
• Managing campus building issues.

Qualifications Required:

• ALA accredited Master of Library Science degree or equivalent;
• 3 – 5 years of professional library experience including supervisory experience
• Knowledge of XML, HTML, CSS and basic JavaScript.
• Knowledge of the MARC bibliographic record standard.
• Familiarity with Web Design Software (such as Dreamweaver, Expression Studio, NetObjects Fusion).
• Knowledge of Windows Operating Systems.
• Understanding of Microsoft Office Applications.
• Understanding of Local Area Networks, including wired and wireless connections.
• Experience with social networking tools and services.
• Ability to function in a teamwork-oriented environment with a strong service orientation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Linux/Unix operating systems.
• Experience with Web CMS Systems (Drupal, WordPress, etc).
• Familiarity with Relational Database Systems and SQL.
• Familiarity with PHP, Perl or another programming language.
• Familiarity with Mobile Web technologies.

Starting date: July 2, 2012.
Salary: $52,000-$58,000
Closing Date: June 15, 2012

Send Résumé and cover letter to: 

Uma Hiremath
Assistant Director
53 Main Street
North Easton, MA
02356

email: uhiremath@easton.ma.us
fax: 508-238-2980