Librarian, Web Services

Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Primary responsibilities of the Web Services Librarian will be to provide vision and direction for all aspects of the library's website; to work collaboratively with library staff in order to provide and maintain quality online services and resources; to create new and/or update the existing web pages; and to provide leadership in developing new web-based applications. Other duties will include exploring how new technologies can be implemented and used to the best advantage on the website; delivering instruction to students and faculty on the use of website and database content; serving as a liaison to a selected discipline; and performing other related duties as required and/or assigned. Candidate chosen must be available to provide reference service and supervision some evening and weekend hours.

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum qualifications include a master's degree from an ALA accredited program in library or information science; and experience in web design or development. The successful candidate must have a working knowledge of Web standards and be able to develop websites and pages to W3C and ADA standards, using HTML and CSS. Experience with Javascript, PHP, and MySQL is a plus. Applicants having the knowledge and ability to use MS Office Suite, and experience with Innovative interfaces' Millennium System and OCLC Illiad interlibrary loan system are preferred. The candidate chosen will be expected to have an aptitude for learning new technologies and demonstrated leadership abilities. Strong management and organization skills, a high energy level, a collaborative spirit, and demonstrated academic excellence are required.

SALARY: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

BENEFITS: Competitive benefits package available including health, dental, vision, life, and income protection plans; excellent retirement benefits; liberal leave plan; flex benefit plan; and tuition benefits for employee and family.

DEADLINE: Applications received by August 30, 2012 will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed only if necessary to fill the position.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit letter of application, resume, and unofficial college transcripts with employment application form to: Search Committee, c/o Human Resources, UAFS, 5210 Grand Avenue, Fullerton Administration Building, Room 239 or P.O. Box 3649, Fort Smith, AR 72913-3649. Incomplete applications may be eliminated without consideration.