[Web4lib] Position available Head of Digital Services and Technology Planning, Fairfield University

[Overfield, Joan]

Head of Digital Services and Technology Planning

Fairfield University Library

 

 

Academic library seeks a creative, energetic, service-oriented librarian
to plan, manage, develop and support all library web applications and
emerging technologies, serve as the technical manager for the library's
web site, partner with campus IT to order and support library hardware
and software, and lead digital initiatives across library departments. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plan and lead web-based library services, including  the creation and
administration of dynamically driven web content, online forms, and user
interfaces; collaborate with library staff to assure web site quality
and accessibility; initiate and lead digital and technical projects
within various library units; provide technical expertise in the
selection, development and implementation of new information
technologies and their library applications; manage the library's
computing and networking environment; specify and maintain library
hardware and software; troubleshoot minor problems and refer others to
appropriate campus units; and other professional duties as assigned.
This position supervises the Systems Librarian and the Library
Technology Specialist and reports to the Director of Library Services.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

MLS from ALA accredited program; five or more years experience;
knowledge of web design principles, including familiarity with web
accessibility and usability norms and guidelines; demonstrated
experience using web development applications; ability to anticipate web
trends, investigate their applications in academic programming
languages; strong analytical and problem solving skills; good listening
and oral and written communication skills; ability to balance priorities
and meet deadlines; aptitude for detail-oriented work; positive
attitude, sense of humor, commitment to team work, and a willingness to
lead change

 

Highly Desirable:

Academic library experience; experience conducting usability studies and
other user interface design testing; knowledge of integrated library
systems, preferably Sirsi/Dynix; solid experience in emerging
technologies, networking, Internet applications, and electronic
resources; knowledge of proxy server authentication; demonstrated
knowledge of tools used in contemporary web design and development,
including HTML, XML, JavaScript, and CSS; Adobe Dreamweaver, Photoshop,
and Flash; one or more relational databases, (e.g., MS SQL or MySQL);
experience developing cross-browser compatible applications and content
and in administering web applications such as blogs and wikis; expertise
in digitization and use of metadata standards, knowledge of digital
practices, standards, projects and services.

 

CAMPUS AND LIBRARY:

Fairfield University is a highly selective, independent, small
comprehensive Jesuit university located in a suburb 50 miles outside of
New York City. DiMenna-Nyselius Library has 350,000 volumes and an
extensive array of electronic resources in a state-of-the-art building.

 

TO APPLY:

Submit letter of application, resume, and telephone numbers/e-mail
addresses of three references to Joan Overfield, Director of Library
Services directed electronically to jtoverfield at mail.fairfield.edu.
Preference is given to applications received by August 22.  Fairfield
University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Fairfield strongly encourages applications from women and minorities.