Web and Digital Services Librarian

Description

Web & Digital Services Librarian sought by the Benjamin S. Rosenthal Library at Queens College, the City University of New York (http://qcpages.qc.cuny.edu/library).

Anticipated start date is September 1, 2013.

The Web & Digital Services Librarian is responsible as point person and coordinator for leading the ongoing activities required to maintain useful, accessible and user-friendly delivery of the Queens College Libraries digital library services. The Web & Digital Services Librarian is responsible for design and delivery of a suite of library web sites and augmentative digital services which are reflective of current standards and best practices in academic library web site design, current pedagogical technologies, and teaching and learning trends. The successful candidate will work closely with the E-Resources Librarian, Library Systems Office staff, and the members of the campus and CUNY technology units. The position may encompass supervision. S/he will collaborate with the Resources Development Committee. S/he will also participate in public services activities such as research assistance, library instruction, collection development, and educational outreach to library personnel and Queens College students, faculty, and staff.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
​​For appointment as Instructor, a Master's in Library Science (MLS), Master's in Library Information Studies (MLIS), or equivalent from an ALA-accredited institution is required at the time of application. For appointment as Assistant Professor, a second graduate degree is required.

Preferred Qualifications:
- One year or more of experience leading the design and maintenance of a library web site
- Experience with standard web programming languages such as XHTML, PHP, CSS, JavaScript or SQL
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and team-oriented environment
- Experience maintaining EZProxy (or similar authentication system)

COMPENSATION
​CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

HOW TO APPLY
​To be considered for the position, an applicant must submit a completed application through CUNYfirst.

A completed application consists of:
- Letter of application
- Vita/Resume
- Contact information for three professional references
Applicants are also encouraged to submit URLs that demonstrate current and previous work.

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