[Web4lib] Job Posting - Applications Development Librarian, University of Nevada, Reno

[Araby Y Greene]

Please excuse cross-postings.

The University of Nevada, Reno Libraries will move into a brand-new
building that is nearly 300,000 square feet in size during the summer of
2008. The Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
(http://www.knowledgecenter.unr.edu/) offers high-tech computing spaces
and traditional reading rooms, provides art display areas, a 168 seat
auditorium, a coffee shop, and a robotic book retrieval system, as well
as office and work areas for over 100 permanent staff members and
approximately 150 student employees. With a five-story atrium and
spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and city lights, the
building is a campus centerpiece and a social, as well as intellectual,
hub for over 16,000 University of Nevada students. 

The Libraries seek an energetic individual to serve as an Applications
Development Librarian. Position will take a leading role in
recommending, configuring, designing, and developing applications that
support the library's initiatives to provide user-friendly, integrated
access to an extensive and rich collection of licensed electronic
resources and unique resources in digital format. This position will
also provide software customization for vendor-provided applications in
response to user needs and the libraries' goals and objectives. The
successful candidate will possess an optimal blend of interest,
aptitude, skills and experience in the use of information technology to
provide access to resources and metadata. Strong analytical and
problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills and ability to
work in a collaborative team environment are also expected.
 
Minimum qualifications include an MLS or equivalent from an ALA
accredited program; experience with relational database design,
management and maintenance (SQL Server preferred); skills with some or
all of the following development tools: XML, ASP.NET, Perl, Javascript,
C#, PHP; knowledge of current and emerging technologies in digital and
web-based library services; knowledge of library metadata formats,
particularly MARC. 

Salary range: $56,733-87,281 DOE. Full benefits package. For more
information about position responsibilities, qualifications, and
benefits, and to apply go to
http://www.library.unr.edu/jobs/kcprojobs.html. 

Electronic applications only are accepted through the university's
E-search system. The following documents must be attached in order to
complete your application: letter of application, resume, and contact
information for three professional references. To assure consideration,
submit application by April 21, 2008.