CT Library Network - Position Announcement

[William Sullivan]

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                     CONNECTICUT STATE LIBRARY

                        INFORMATION ARCHITECT

The Connecticut State Library is seeking a highly energetic, technically knowledgeable individual
with superb interpersonal skills who will work with us to develop the current statewide
bibliographic database ("reQuest") into a one-stop, Web-accessible resource that is a window to the
holdings of every library in Connecticut.  You will work and learn in an environment that encourages
innovation, creative thinking, and cross-disciplinary research.  This is a high priority, high
visibility project of the Connecticut Library Network (www.cslib.org/cln) serving every citizen of
the state.

The Information Architect will promote the awareness and use of the service throughout the state;
ensure the integrity and quality control of the database; ensure compliance with contractual
requirements; plan and coordinate the migration of the database from a centralized to a distributed
resource; plan and coordinate training of library staff; perform ongoing systems
administration/network support duties; plus other duties as required.  Travel required.

Qualifications:  A Masters Degree in Library Science or Information Science from an ALA-accredited
library school, or a Masters Degree in a field closely related to information technology and three
(3) years post-graduate professional employment in a library systems environment. 

Salary:    Starting salary $50,370 with annual increases to $61,066 plus fringe benefit package.

Applications: A position description with full duties and complete qualifications is available upon
request or you may visit the Connecticut State Library website at www.cslib.org/jobs.htm.  This
position will remain open until filled.  Please submit letter of application with resume to David
Peck, Human Resources/Affirmative Action Program Manager, Connecticut State Library, 231 Capitol
Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106.  Qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans
and older persons are encouraged to apply.  The Connecticut State Library is an EEO/AA employer.