[Web4lib] Position announcement: Web Services Librarian

[Ellen Bard]

Web Services Librarian

The Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) in Little Rock is seeking a
motivated, enthusiastic, creative librarian to take its web presence
from good to better to among the best.  This is a new position with an
expanding library system in a growing urban area.  We have twelve
locations, over 200,000 cardholders, and circulated over 1.7 million
items in 2006.


In simple terms, the Web Services Librarian will have ultimate
responsibility for the appearance, content, and functionality of CALS'
web site.  The design of the home page, the usability of the public
events calendar, the ease of navigation throughout the site, the ready
access to available databases-all of this and more will be entrusted to
your care.  Think "extreme makeover" for our web site.

In more technical terms, the Web Services Librarian will be responsible
for writing, creating, repackaging, and managing locally relevant online
content; and analyzing library and community information needs to plan
for short and long-term site development.  As a member of the Web
Content Team, the position reports to the Associate Director for
Institutional Services and works with teammates, library colleagues,
patrons, and community partners to provide access to ideas, information,
experiences, and materials that support and enrich people's lives.

Required: MLS degree from an ALA-accredited school; broad experience in
web page design; familiarity with emerging library-related technology;
knowledge of Dreamweaver, SQL Server, and Photoshop; impeccable writing
and grammar skills, and a natural knack for knowing How People Use
Things.  

Preferred: English, Journalism, or related degree.  Spanish language
ability a definite plus.  

We value flexibility, team orientation, an open attitude, and a sense of
humor, and we offer the same.  Salary from $40,000, includes excellent
benefits.  Please send resume to:  Jennifer Chilcoat (ph. (501)918-3031,
chilcoat at cals.org), Central Arkansas Library System, 100 Rock St.,
Little Rock, AR  72201 by March 1, 2007.