[Web4lib] Job Announcement: Villanova Web Specialist

[Joseph Lucia]

  Pardon cross-posting.  The Villanova University Library is continuing to search for a Senior Web Specialist for Library and Scholarly Applications.  A position summary is below. Full position information is available online at:

https://jobs.villanova.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1271713868637

All applications must be submitted online.

Senior Web Specialist for Library and Scholarly Applications

Position Summary: Supports design and development of online environment for Villanova's 21st century library. In collaboration with Library Technology Development Team and the library director, responsible for identifying, exploring, planning, & managing implementation of new methods, tools and resources to extend and enhance digitally delivered library services, including applications that extend the library's reach on the social Web. Applies evolving user-centered design principles to all aspects (visual, information architecture, site structure, navigational features etc.) of the library Web environment. Supports new initiatives in the digital scholarship arena, including implementation and support for online publishing tools and associated services. Supports & collaborates with the Digital Library Team Leader to refine and extend power & functionality of the Villanova University Digital Library. Collaborates with the Systems Support Librarians to plan and manage the transition of library management systems to state-of-the- art open source technologies. Advocates for and advances the library technology agenda on the local, regional, and national levels by means of cooperative projects and inter-library collaboration. Convenes and coordinates activities of cross-functional teams for project implementation. Works with library director, library technology staff, and Unit to develop and revise mid- and long-term library technology plans. Collaborates with Instructional Design librarian and Center for Instructional Technology to integrate new library technologies into library educational services. Collaborates with Library Assessment Team to measure success of new technology projects.


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Joe Lucia
University Librarian
Villanova University
joseph.lucia at villanova.edu<mailto:joseph.lucia at villanova.edu>