Web Services Librarian position at MSU Bozeman

Description

Apologies for cross posting.

Montana State University Libraries seeks a Web Services Librarian to explore, test, implement, and support our Libraries' web-based applications. The Web Services Librarian is responsible for oversight of the Libraries' website as well as the support and development of library web applications. The Web Services Librarian will work closely with all teams within MSU Libraries and will report to the Associate Dean. Required: ALA-accredited MLS, MIS, or equivalent; Working knowledge of HTML/XHTML/CSS and current trends in web design; Demonstrated skill with PHP and MySQL (or equivalent technologies) and relational databases to create dynamic web pages; Broad knowledge of information resources used in academic libraries. Preferred: Experience in an academic library; Knowledge of best practices, standards, issues, and trends relevant to web and information technology in academic libraries; Demonstrated experience with library technology integration using Open Source and Web 2.0 technologies; Basic knowledge of Linux/UNIX; Familiarity or experience with XML/XSL, Perl, CGI, AJAX, and Javascript; Experience conducting usability studies and other user interface design testing; Demonstrated experience with project management and building consensus. The successful candidate will have excellent oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills; exhibit creativity, enthusiasm, flexibility, critical thinking, and initiative; have the desire to work in a team environment; have a strong customer service focus and a commitment to service excellence and be an active tenure-track faculty member capable of meeting the university's promotion and tenure requirements which include research, creative activity, and service to the profession. Available January 1, 2008. $43,000. Screening begins Sept. 26, 2007. For full position description and application requirements, please see http://www.montana.edu/level2/jobs.html and look under "Faculty Positions" for Web Services Librarian or call (406) 994-3119. ADA/EO/AA/Veterans Preference.

Chad E. Hutchens Electronic Resources Librarian Montana State University Libraries P.O. Box 173320 Bozeman, MT 59717-3320 (406) 994-4313 phone (406) 994-2851 fax chutchens@montana.edu