position -- web librarian -- texas

[Ward Price]

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT 
WORLD WIDE WEB LIBRARIAN 
The University of Texas-Pan American (UTPA) 

Responsibilities: Develops, improves, and maintains the UTPA Library World
Wide Web site including the DRA OPAC Web pages, links to licensed Web
databases and selected Web sites as appropriate for patron use. Determines
Web site organizational structure, layout, content, and specialty tasks.
Collects, creates, edits, and customizes graphics, audio, and video
elements. Works with Technology and Planning Committees to establish
policies and guidelines regarding Library Web site. Works with all Library
Departments to collect information for the Web site and/or make pages for
the Departments. Updates Web pages and content, software, and passwords as
needed. Tests Web page links, keeps and analyzes page statistics and user
feedback. Continuously reviews Internet and computer technology and other
Web sites for ideas and information. Teaches staff how to make and link
Department Web pages and other Web pages. Develops training materials.
Provides technical support to patrons and staff in using HTML, Web editors,
and Internet software and applications. Reviews and recommends hardware and
software for Web site development. Provides Web page and Web database usage
reports. Provides Reference assistance as assigned. Participates in
collection development as assigned. Occasional night or weekend hours. Must
be able to work under pressure and in stressful situations when working
with patrons or meeting deadlines. 

Requirements: M.L.S. from an ALA accredited school. Knowledge of HTML, Web
editors, browsers, MS Windows 95/98, and the Internet. Knowledge of SGML,
CGI, Java Script and Web design. Knowledge of microcomputers, CD-ROM
workstations, printers, and scanners. 

Preferred: Second master's degree in Computer Science, undergraduate degree
in Computer Science or related field, coursework in the Internet,
automation, or graphic design. Knowledge of XML, VRML, Java, Perl, Visual
Basic, and C++. Experience with graphics software (Image Maker, Photoshop,
etc.), Flash, Shockwave, and other software. Knowledge of digital cameras
and other imaging technologies. Knowledge of client-server operations,
server software and hardware (NT), and Internet protocols. 

Position: Permanent non-tenured administrative staff position. Review of
applications will start February 1, 2000. Salary is $38,500 per annum,
depending on qualifications. Position open until filled. 

Applications: Should be directed to the Office of Personnel, The University
of Texas-Pan American, 1201 W. University Drive, Edinburg, Texas
78539-2999. Application materials should include a letter of application, a
current résumé, and the names, addresses, phone numbers, and email
addresses of three recent references.  UTPA is an AA/EOE. 

For more information, please see
<http://www.lib.panam.edu/~info/jobs/index.html>, or contact Bonnie McNeely
(bmcneely at panam.edu), Assistant Director for Resource Management. 

C. Ward Price    wprice at panam.edu
 Instruction/Reference/Web Librarian
  University of Texas-Pan American
         Edinburg, Texas  78539
        http://www.lib.panam.edu/