Web Services Coordinator

Houston
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Created: April 3, 2010

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Want to work in an innovative library with an amazing staff? Do you consider yourself a tech geek? Do you like warmer weather? If so, the University of Houston Libraries is looking to hire a librarian to fill the role of Web Services Coordinator.

Reporting to the Head of Web Services, this position requires creativity, innovation, a service-oriented vision, and the ability to support and advance the Libraries¹ web-based applications and services.  Information technology services responsibilities include:

€    Explores, evaluates, and encourages the deployment of emerging technologies to engage library users and staff in new ways €    Provides training and support for library staff on the Libraries¹ current and new web-based tools, as well as on emerging technologies €    Explores and develops opportunities to integrate library resources and services into the university¹s course management system, online learning, and other campus initiatives €    Collaborates with the Libraries¹ staff, committees and departments to discern user needs and to translate their needs into web and application functions and services €    Supports the integration of multimedia, text messages, handheld devices, and social networking platforms within the Libraries¹ numerous applications €    Serves as a project manager on information technology projects €    Engages in usability testing and assessment of the Libraries¹ website and other services

The Libraries support the ongoing professional development of librarians and our goal is to recruit librarians committed to continuous learning.  Librarians hold academic ranks pursuant to the University of Houston Librarians¹ Governance document.  They are expected to develop a record of service and professional involvement.

For more information, please see the full ad online: http://info.lib.uh.edu/about/jobs/job.html?id=29

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If you have questions about the position or the UH Libraries, feel free to ask me off-list.

Thanks,

Rachel Vacek Head of Web Services University of Houston Libraries 114 University Libraries Houston, TX 77042

713-743-5820 (o) 713-743-9811 (f) revacek@uh.edu

How to apply

Contact:

Rachel Vacek


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Published: Saturday, April 3, 2010 10:07 UTC


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