[Web4lib] Job Posting - WEB DESIGNER/REFERENCE Librarian, Librarian I - Michigan State University Libraries, East Lansing MI, USA

[Sattler, Kelly]

Title: WEB DESIGNER/REFERENCE Librarian, Librarian I   (1 year, fixed term appointment) 

Responsibilities: Reporting to the Manager of the Web Services Team, the successful candidate will be responsible for the overall web presence for the MSU Libraries. Duties will include creating and implementing designs for the libraries website, documenting work, maintaining currency of site, and participating in meetings with clients and team members.  Provide leadership for current trends in library technology field. A secondary assignment will include working in Reference. This librarian will participate in Main Library Reference, providing some combination of desk, chat, and email services that include evening and weekend hours. Participates in professional development and scholarly activities and serves on library and university committees as elected or assigned. Other appropriate duties as assigned.

Required: Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program; experience with computer graphics and web page design; HTML, CSS, Photoshop or similar product, and other related software; excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; ability to work in a team environment; preparation and commitment to conduct independent scholarship consistent with a librarian appointment; capacity and commitment to engage independently in continuing professional development..

Desired: Knowledge of accessibility and usability of websites; section 508 compliance; education/experience in graphic design; JavaScript; RSS; Web 2.0; creation/modification of skins for applications; database-backed web applications (e.g. weblogs, wikis); photography skills; Reference desk experience.

Campus and Libraries:  Michigan State University Libraries serve more than 4,500 faculty, 34,000 undergraduates and 9,000 graduate and professional students on a park-like campus of over 5,000 acres.  The Main Library and 8 branch libraries have combined holdings of over 4.8 million volumes.  East Lansing is a community of approximately 50,000 located adjacent to Lansing, the state capital.

Compensation:  $40,000 minimum.  MSU provides generous fringe benefits.

Closing Date:  Applications received prior to September 15, 2007, will receive priority consideration.  Applications will be accepted until this position is filled. 

Applications:  Interested applicants should submit a letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses and e-mail addresses of three references to:  

Apply by U.S. mail:
Colleen Hyslop
Michigan State University Libraries, 
100 Library Department - Human Resources
East Lansing, MI  48824-1048

Apply by fax:  
(517) 353-8577, attention Diane.  
Apply by email:  
mayers at mail.lib.msu.edu <mailto:mayers at mail.lib.msu.edu>

Please include the position number from the top of the posting when applying.

For more information about Michigan State University Libraries, visit our website at:  <http://www2.lib.msu.edu/> 

MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity.
The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities
MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer