Position Announcement: Web Development Librarian

[Steve Morris]

Forwarded message:

From: Audrey Mungal
Vacancy Announcement
Web Development Librarian

The North Carolina State University Libraries invites applications and
nominations for the position of  Web Development Librarian  in the  Digital
Library Initiatives Department.   The successful candidate will be a
creative designer and implementer of World Wide Web services and resources
for education and research.  Digital Library Initiatives brings together 7
librarians and 5 technical and support staff to advance the Libraries'
ambitious agenda in the digital arena.  The department works closely with
the 15-member Systems Department, which provides technical support to ensure
ongoing operation and maintenance of digital library components. 

Responsibilities
Under the general direction of the head of Digital Library Initiatives,
assumes library-wide leadership for creating and advancing an innovative,
visionary Web presence consistent with the mission-critical role of Web
technology for digital resources and services.  Catalyzes, supports, and
collaborates with other library departments to create Web-based programs, 
services, and resources.  Implements and leverages emerging technologies for
Web operations, such as Java, powerful Web searching and indexing tools, and
Web site management and assessment software, to further instructional and
research programs and to facilitate access to digital resources and
services.  Directs 3 technical staff  with expertise in graphical design,
content creation, and programming to create a distinct, user-responsive
graphical and content identity, implement Web technologies, and integrate
Web access with other delivery mechanisms and digital resources.  Serves as
Chair of the Web 
Innovation Team.  Works with other library and campus-wide groups and
collaborates with faculty, students, and academic computing colleagues to
shape NC State's information environment.  Participates in library planning,
serves on library-wide committees, task forces, and teams, and is expected
to be active professionally. 

Qualifications
Required:     ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent advanced degree in
information science or related field.  Relevant professional experience.
Demonstrated leadership in creating and implementing innovative World Wide
Web resources and services.  Command of software technologies used in Web
creation and operation: HTML authoring; site management and assessment
tools; gateway/interface toolkits for access to bibliographic and other data
via database interface mechanisms.  Thorough knowledge of evolving Web
environment and Web related standards issues.  Substantive knowledge of
electronic and multimedia resources and technologies.  Understanding of the
mission of a research university and of the changing educational
environment.  Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to communicate
clearly, knowledgeably, and personably, orally and in writing. Evidence of
effective collaboration with faculty and students. Ability to lead and excel
in a team environment. Demonstrated record of ongoing professional
development.  Preferred ::   Experience directing staff and other resources
to create innovative information technology services and resources.

The University and the Libraries
North Carolina State University is located in Raleigh within the Research
Triangle.  This region of North Carolina encompasses one of the nation's
premier concentrations of academic, corporate, and public research. The area
offers outstanding opportunities for professional growth and an exceptional
quality of life.

As one of the nation's outstanding land-grant universities, NC State offers
degrees through the Colleges of Engineering, Agriculture and Life Sciences,
Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences,
Management, Education and Psychology, Veterinary Medicine, Forest Resources,
Textiles, and the School of Design.  As the largest academic institution in
the state, NC State enrolls 28,000 students and offers doctoral degrees in
58 fields of study.  The university ranks seventh nationally in research
support from private industry and ninth in the number of patents awarded.
NC State is a national leader in networking technologies and a charter
member of the North Carolina Network Initiative (NCNI), an Internet 2
initiative of NC 
State University, UNC-Chapel Hill, and Duke University that provides the
first gigabyte-speed capabilities in the Southeast.

The library system consists of a central library and branch libraries for
design, natural resources, textiles, and veterinary medicine, and maintains
an affiliation with a separately administered learning resources library and
African-American Cultural Center reading room .   With a staff of 309 FTE,
the Libraries has over 2.6 million volumes in its collection, acquires more 
than 26,000 current serials, and has a total annual budget in excess of $18
million, with over $7 million allocated to collections.  The NCSU Libraries
is the lead server site for NC LIVE, a multitype library initiative which
provides citation, full-text, and other digital resources for public
libraries, community colleges, and public and private academic institutions
throughout the State.

The NCSU Libraries is a founding member of SOLINET and a member of the
Association of Research Libraries, the Digital Library Federation, and  the
Center for Research Libraries.  Duke University, the University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina Central University and NC State form
the Triangle Research Libraries Network (TRLN), with combined resources
approaching 12 million volumes, and collections budgets totaling more than
$22 million. 

For more information about the NCSU Libraries, visit our home page at:  
www.lib.ncsu.edu.  
For more information about jobs at the NCSU Libraries,   visit 
www.lib.ncsu.edu/libraries/personnel/jobs/

Salary and Benefits
The Libraries offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, not
less than $40,000 for this position  Librarians have academic status without
tenure or rank.  Benefits include:  26 days vacation, 12 days sick leave;
health insurance (comprehensive major medical or HMO); and state, TIAA/CREF
or other retirement options.  Additional and optional dental, life, 
disability, deferred compensation, and legal plans are available.  Tuition
waiver program for all campuses of The University of North Carolina is
available.

Recruiting Schedule
Position available immediately.  Review of applications will begin November
30, 1998.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Candidates are encouraged to apply by the review date above to receive full
consideration. 

To apply, send cover letter (including title of position), resume, and the
names, addresses, and telephone numbers of four current, professional
references to:   Wendy L. Scott, Office of Personnel Services; Box 7111,
NCSU Libraries;  Raleigh, NC  27695-7111
	
In its commitment to diversity and equity, North Carolina State University
seeks applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application
process should contact Luke Feldman, NCSU Libraries Personnel Services
office, at (919) 515-3522 or luke_feldman at ncsu.edu.




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Steve Morris, spmorris at unity.ncsu.edu
Spatial & Numeric Data Services Librarian
North Carolina State University Libraries
phone: (919) 515-2936   fax: (919) 515-8264