[Web4lib] Web Services Librarian position opening at MSU Bozeman

[Hutchens, Chad]

Apologies for cross-posting.
Montana State University Libraries seeks a Web Services Librarian to
explore, test, implement, and support our Libraries' web-based
applications. The Web Services Librarian is responsible for oversight of
the Libraries' website as well as the support and development of library
web applications. The Web Services Librarian will work closely with all
teams within MSU Libraries and will report to the Associate Dean. 
Required: ALA-accredited MLS, MIS, or equivalent; Working knowledge of
HTML/XHTML/CSS and current trends in web design; Demonstrated skill with
PHP and MySQL (or equivalent technologies) and relational databases to
create dynamic web pages; Broad knowledge of information resources used
in academic libraries. 
Preferred: Experience in an academic library; Knowledge of best
practices, standards, issues, and trends relevant to web and information
technology in academic libraries; Demonstrated experience with library
technology integration using Open Source and Web 2.0 technologies; Basic
knowledge of Linux/UNIX; Familiarity or experience with XML/XSL, Perl,
CGI, AJAX, and Javascript; Experience conducting usability studies and
other user interface design testing; Demonstrated experience with
project management and building consensus. 
The successful candidate will have excellent oral, interpersonal, and
written communication skills; exhibit creativity, enthusiasm,
flexibility, critical thinking, and initiative; have the desire to work
in a team environment; have a strong customer service focus and a
commitment to service excellence and be an active tenure-track faculty
member capable of meeting the university's promotion and tenure
requirements which include research, creative activity, and service to
the profession. 
Available January 1, 2008.  $43,000. Screening begins Sept. 26, 2007.
For full position description and application requirements, please see
http://www.montana.edu/level2/jobs.html and look under "Faculty
Positions" for Web Services Librarian or call (406) 994-3119.
ADA/EO/AA/Veterans Preference. 

Chad E. Hutchens
Electronic Resources Librarian
Montana State University Libraries
P.O. Box 173320
Bozeman, MT  59717-3320
(406) 994-4313 phone
(406) 994-2851 fax 
chutchens at montana.edu