[Web4lib] Web Librarian, Hunter College, NYC

[Louise S. Sherby]

Please excuse duplicate postings.



THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK

CAREER OPPORTUNITY


Hunter College


Title:  Web Librarian (Instructor or Assistant Professor)

Location/Department:  Hunter College Libraries


Position Detail:  35-hour, 5-day work week, including some evenings 
and/or weekends

FLSA Status:  Exempt

Compensation

Instructor: $35,657 - $57,342

Assistant Professor: $38,801 - $67,092

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. (Rates 
effective 9/19/07)

Web Site

www.hunter.cuny.edu

Notice Number

FY13837

Closing Date

Open until filled with review of resumes to begin 9/21/07


POSITION DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES


Reporting to the Associate Librarian for Public Services, the Web 
Librarian is responsible for the design and content development of 
the Libraries' web page as a major channel for the delivery of 
library services, resources and instruction. Conducts periodic 
assessment and web usability testing to meet the changing needs of 
the library users. Develops guidelines and standards for the Web page 
and maintains knowledge of current best practices, standards, issues 
and trends in web design in academic libraries. Collaborates with 
library staff, campus web development staff, and others as 
appropriated; represents the Libraries on appropriate department, 
campus and CUNY committees. Provides reference services and 
participates in library instruction and collection development. 
Plans, develops and conducts faculty development workshops in the 
support of web development, appropriate software and other tools.


QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS


Required Qualifications

Instructor: MLS or its equivalent from an ALA-accredited library school.

Assistant Professor: MLS or its equivalent from an ALA-accredited 
library school and an additional Master's Degree or Doctorate. 
Ability to meet requirements for tenure and promotion.

Highly Desirable Skills

Experience in managing complex websites and web-based applications in 
an academic library; demonstrated knowledge and experience with web 
authoring (e.g., Dreamweaver, Contribute, Flash), graphic design 
tools (e.g., Photoshop) and other web applicable development tools 
(MySQL, XHTML, PHP, PERL, CSS, etc.); academic library reference, 
familiarity with electronic resources; effective bibliographic 
instruction skills; time and project management skills, excellent 
analytical, organizational, communications and interpersonal skills; 
ability to work in a collaborative environment with a strong 
commitment to public service

TO APPLY

Send resume and the names (with addresses, telephone, fax numbers, 
email addresses) of at least three current references to:
Address:

Dr. Louise S. Sherby
Associate Dean & Chief Librarian
Hunter College Libraries
695 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10065
Or email: 
<mailto:Stephanie.Tetro at hunter.cuny.edu>Stephanie.Tetro at hunter.cuny.edu


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