[Web4lib] Job Posting: Austin Public Library - Virtual Library Administrator

[Hamilton, Lisa [Library]]

Posting Title            Virtual Library Administrator   

Job Requisition Number   066005   

Position Number          114221   

Job Type                 Full-Time   

Division Name            Lib Data Systems   

Minimum Qualifications   Master's degree in Library Science from an
American Library Association accredited university plus three (3) years
of related experience

Notes to Applicants      Cover letter must be attached to be considered
for this position.   

Pay Range                $19.23 - $24.52 per hour   

Hours                    M-F 8 AM - 5 PM -- evening and weekend hours
will be required.   

Job Close Date           Open Until Filled. Departments may close a
posting at their discretion.

Type of Posting          External   

Department               Library   

Regular/Temporary        Regular   

Category                 Professional   

Location                 Faulk Library - 800 Guadalupe, P.O. Box 2287,
Austin Texas 78768   

 

 

PURPOSE: 

The general purpose of the position is to forecast, plan, organize, and
control the presentation and accessibility of on-line Library services,
programs, information, and content via the Austin Public Library
website.  The position will be responsible for coordinating with Library
divisions and City of Austin departments to oversee the delivery of our
end product: the Austin Public Library website.  The position will
manage multiple projects integrating project deliverables to bring
clarity, ease of use, and focused accessible results to our on-line
delivery/presentation of Library services, programs, information, and
content.

 

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: Essential duties and functions,
pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the
following. Other related duties may be assigned.

 

1. Develop and maintain strategic and operational plans for the Austin
Public Library on-line information, content, websites, library services,
and programs.

2. Develop, prioritize, maintain, and direct web-related project plans
and schedules.

3. Develop, write, and manage project plans including tasks, scope and
impacts.

4. Define, analyze, document, and monitor requirements for data/content,
workflow, and logical processes.

5. Conduct research into emerging best practices in the use of
technology for content delivery and accessibility primarily related to
Libraries, websites, and the Library Catalog.

6. Assists in design and implementation of business functions and
customer interfaces through automation.

7. Ensure that content is consistently useful, up-to-date, accurate, and
of interest to the on-line Library customer.

8. Translate Library customer needs into designs for customer interfaces
that can be automated and programmatically implemented over the web.

9. Integrate historical Library measures with website traffic and usage
data and monitor, analyze and report on web site traffic and usage data.

10. Ensure Library special collections are integrated smoothly into
on-line delivery models.

11. Provide management with planning and control information by
assembling and analyzing data; identifying trends; providing forecasts;
explaining processes and techniques.

12. Coordinate project activities with divisional and cross departmental
activities

 

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

May provide leadership, guidance and technical advice.   

 

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be
able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable
accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be
performed.

 

-Skilled in collaborating with others to accomplish goals across
organizational divisions.

-Skilled in managing multiple projects integrating their controls and
outputs.

-Highly motivated and self-directed.

-Skilled in project management.

-Skilled in managing the process of innovative change.

-Skilled in understanding database design and database usage for content
delivery.

-Skilled in writing and editing text for the online environment. 

-Skilled in focusing on detail, style, format, consistency, and quality.

-Skilled in promoting a Library website as an information and
educational tool for the public.

-Skilled in translating library customer needs into an on-line
environment. 

-Skilled in creating a user-centered approach to Web-based services.

-Knowledge of public library collections and services.

-Knowledge of and commitment to the principles and values of public
library service.

-Knowledge of reference work and Reader's Advisory in a library.

-Knowledge of digital resources within a Library and information
environment. 

-Knowledge of Web site organization and content presentation.

-Knowledge of the issues and technological challenges facing libraries.

-Knowledge of a wide range of library and information resources in all
formats.

-Knowledge of the use of appropriate computer programs and tools used
for the development and maintenance of effective websites.

-Knowledge of web design focused on accessibility, usability, clear
navigation and best practices.

-Skilled in developing and executing business plans and preparing
budgets. 

-Skilled in developing and implementing business processes.

-Skilled in developing and promoting management best practices.

-Ability to motivate employees and build morale.

-Skilled in collaborating with others to accomplish goals across
organizational divisions.

-Skilled in writing, reviewing and interpreting technical documents and
making public presentations.

-Ability to exercise good judgment, tact and diplomacy in all dealings
and maintain confidentiality as required.   

 

 

Does this job require a criminal background investigation?         

This position does not require a criminal background investigation 

  

 

TO APPLY: 

Candidates should apply online through the City of Austin web site:  

https://www.austincityjobs.org/

 

Direct link to online job posting:

https://www.austincityjobs.org/applicants/Central?quickFind=60049  

 

 

EEO/ADA City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American
Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the
application process or have a question regarding an essential job
function, please call (512) 974-3210 or TTY (512) 974-2445.