Professional Staff Vacancy

[Andis, Betty Jean]

INDIANA UNIVERSITY BLOOMINGTON LIBRARIES

Position Title:  Library Web Administrator
Rank:  PA15
Position Number:  010Y2M
Account Number:  10-474-11

DEPARTMENT OR BRANCH LIBRARY:  Libraries

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Develop and maintain the Indiana University
Bloomington Libraries Web site, serving as lead in the Web architecture;
oversee and implement redesign of current Web site utilizing recommendations
of usability and Web architecture consultants' reports; in consultation with
the Associate Dean and Director of Collection Development, establishes
priorities for core collections and database content descriptions; monitor
and implement appropriate changes in Web technology and software in
cooperation with technical support staff; work with Associate Dean and
Director of Technical Services to integrate technical services work into the
Web presentation of library resources; head the Web Policy Committee and the
Web Working Team; coordinate development and implementation of a usability
plan for the IUB Libraries Web site; represent libraries in appropriate
University groups and committees; establish guidelines and policies to
regulate the Web site in concert with a Advisory Group; coordinate training
of staff and the use of Web development tools to support a decentralized
network of Web developers; carry out new projects as appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Required: MLS/MIS or equivalent in experience and
education; demonstrated success in development and maintenance of a complex
Web site; knowledge of Web architecture principles with understanding of
graphic design elements; project management/leadership skills;
collaborative/consensus building skills; sophisticated understanding of the
role of technology in the provision of information resources/services;
excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong organizational
skills; creativity; user-focus; problem-solving skills; UNIX, Advanced HTML,
CGI programming, Perl, and JavaScript.  Preferred: Understanding of academic
institutions and libraries; knowledge of Web accessibility/usability norms
and guidelines. Familiarity with content of academic electronic resources
databases.

Please include a letter of application, a professional vita, and names,
addresses, and phone number of four references.

APPLY TO:  Yolanda Cooper-Birdine		DATE LISTED:  August 31,
1999
		Libraries Human Resources
                       Main Library C-201                           DATE
CLOSED:  Review of
	
applications begins 10/31/99 and
	
remains open until filled