[Web4lib] Vacancy: E-Branch Manager, Shreveport, LA

[Jennie Paxton]

SHREVE MEMORIAL LIBRARY


VACANCY NUMBER:  10-HQ-5

E-Branch Manager, Main Library

Full-Time

 

SUMMARY:  Under administrative supervision, is responsible for a variety
of complex operation and coordination duties in various phases of the
library's web page and e-branch services.  Performs related and other
work as required, including some graphic design duties.

 

REQUIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

            High school diploma or equivalent.  Successful completion of
thirty (30) semester hours of college course work, with computer science
major OR certification from vocational college or technical school of
successful completion of a prescribed course in computer operation,
graphic design or data entry.  Three years of paid, full-time directly
related experience.  [Six or more years of paid, full-time directly
related experience may substitute for the certification/college course
work requirement.]

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

            Considerable knowledge of computers, including data entry,
programs, keyboards, monitors, printers, tape drives, disk drives and
peripherals.

Ability to: (1) relate and communicate effectively with the public and
staff; (2) keep records, make reports and maintain files; (3) use
resourcefulness, tact and courtesy in dealing with the public, staff and
supervisor; (4) use design skills to create graphics, themes/templates
and overall design for the web site and other applications.

 

GENERAL DUTIES

<    Responsible for daily maintenance of the Library's web page and
e-branch.

<    May perform back-up functions on computers or data if required by
Automation Department.

<    Coordinates closely with the staff committee which advises on
appearance, content, and desired capabilities of the web site.  Input
changes as requested by the committee.

<    Cooperates with the Automation Supervisor to solve problems / give
input as requested / participate in purchasing new software or hardware
for the web site or e-branch.

<    Coordinates with the Public Relations Coordinator to promote the
image and messages desired by the library.

<    Troubleshoots problems with the software and hardware used for the
library's web site and graphics.

<    Has HTML knowledge and ability to operate Dreamweaver software.

<    Answers queries from the public concerning the web page and
e-branch; resolves problems.

<    Writes "help" messages and other instructions to assist patrons in
using the web page and e-branch.

<    Coordinates patron requests for purchase of books and materials
received through the web page or e-branch with the Acquisitions
department; coordinates the answering of reference questions received
from these sources with the Reference, Special Collections and Genealogy
departments.

<    Maintains library database subscriptions in areas of languages,
reference, genealogy, etc., in cooperation with the Acquisitions
department.

<    Is responsible for the visual design and arrangement of the web
page and e-branch, within the basic design elements set up by an outside
graphic designer.  Designs the layout and graphics for these areas
except for the general header of the website.  Uses pre-generated
"banners," photos, clip art, and other graphic content to create a
responsive and attractive web page and e-branch portal.

<    Designs and produces as needed:  brochures, bookmarks, flyers,
oversized posters and banners, and other printed visual material.  May
work with commercial vendors to get materials printed in quantity.

<    Makes decisions concerning requests from vendors, patrons or
outside organizations about adding links to the web page or e-branch.

<    Works with system vendors in cooperation with the web site
committee.

<    Maintains records and statistics as required.

<    Performs other necessary duties as required

 

 

PRESENT SCHEDULE [subject to change without notice]

Monday - Friday:             8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Review of applications with resumes will begin immediately and
applications with resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.

 

STARTING DATE

Position available April 1, 2010

 

SALARY

$2902/month  + benefits

 

CONTACT:           A Shreve Memorial Library application must be
submitted to be considered for a position; applications are available at
all SML locations and at the library's website:  www.shreve-lib.org
<http://www.shreve-lib.org/>  .  Send application, resume and three
references to Jennie Paxton, Associate Director for Human Resources,
Finance, and Administration, Shreve Memorial Library, P.O. Box 21523,
Shreveport, LA  71120-1523

 

Contact Cindy Ortego (318) 226-5881 or Ivy Woodard-Latin (318) 226-4976,
if you have questions regarding the position.  A criminal background
check and a drug screening are part of the pre-hire process.   We do not
discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national
origin or non-job related disability.  Our facilities are non-smoking.


 
February 1, 2010

 

 

 

 

 

Jennie Paxton

Associate Director for Human Resources, Finance & Administration

Shreve Memorial Library

(318) 226-4789

jpaxton at shreve-lib.org <mailto:jpaxton at shreve-lib.org>