[Web4lib] Position Announcement - Web Services Librarian - Georgia State University Library

[Douglas Goans]

WEB SERVICES LIBRARIAN
Georgia State University Library
Atlanta, GA

Position and Responsibilities:
Georgia State University Library seeks a creative and innovative
individual to provide leadership as the Web Services Librarian. This
position works both independently and collaboratively to provide
expertise in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of
current and future web interfaces and technologies that provide user
access to the Library's resources and services. The incumbent identifies
policy, technical, and programmatic needs of the Library’s web site
and various web applications running locally or from hosted services.

The Web Services Librarian collaborates and leads discussion with
library employees, committees, groups, and departments regarding website
and application interface functionality. The Web Services Librarian will
provide leadership on website policy and technical standards, and adhere
to those standards/policies while creating a supportive, collaborative
atmosphere working with the Department Head and management to establish
policies and procedures, priorities, and timelines. Other
responsibilities include maintaining current awareness of digital
library technologies and actively participating in local, national, and
international meetings and organizations. As a faculty member, the
incumbent will serve on library committees and engage in scholarly
activities.

The Web Services Librarian reports to the Head of Digital Library
Services and supervises two Web Programmer Analysts, student workers,
and Graduate Research Assistants as needed.

Department & Campus Environment:
The Digital Library Services department uses open source and standard
web development practices to create and provide a library web presence,
including content management, blogging, and wiki applications. The
department is responsible for developing, customizing, and integrating
various web applications from vendors and open source platforms used by
both internal and external customers. Leadership in the area of content
digitization, storage, and presentation will be a growing responsibility
of the department. The library uses CONTENTdm to create and present our
digital collections on the web, and LibGuides to present librarian
created web content to our customers, and Ex Libris products including
SFX, MetaLib, and Voyager as a member of the GALILEO state library
consortium.

Since its 2007 renovation, the Georgia State University Library
provides one of the most attractive, open and inviting educational
facilities in the Southeast. With over 1.5 million visitors this past
year, the library is an integral part of the university community. It
supports both teaching and research with an expansive collection and
outstanding assistance. The library also exhibits a new, modern image,
providing the campus with an attractive, centralized location. Its
signature bridge, a glass link that overlooks downtown Atlanta, connects
the library’s two prominent buildings. Many appreciate the comfort of
the library’s new interior design, often enjoying a coffee from the
cafe located on the first floor.

Library services are supported by the Ex Libris Voyager integrated
library system. The University System of Georgia statewide system,
GALILEO, provides access to electronic resources and other materials for
libraries throughout Georgia. The University Library is a member of the
Association of Southeastern Research Libraries, LYRASIS, and the Atlanta
Regional Consortium for Higher Education.

Located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, Georgia State University is
one of the country’s top urban research universities. Over 28,000
graduate and undergraduate students enroll each semester in six
different colleges. This
diverse community offers a unique cultural and intellectual atmosphere,
with many opportunities to engage in stimulating activities and events.
Between college sports, the performing arts and a variety of local
restaurants, the campus location has it all.

For additional information about the Georgia State University Library:
http://www.library.gsu.edu 

Qualifications:
REQUIRED: 
* ALA-accredited Master’s degree or a terminal degree in other
relevant area such as Information Systems or Computer Science.
* Experience with web development in a library, college or university
setting. 
* Experience with relevant standards and technologies, such as PHP,
.NET, XML, XHTML, CSS, SQL, XSLT, and JavaScript.
* Ability to think critically and analytically.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in
a collegial and collaborative environment.
* Commitment to user-oriented service. 
* Must be able to pass background check.

PREFERRED: 
* Supervisory experience.
* Understanding of information seeking behaviors in an academic
research environment. 
* Demonstrated experience in library website design and development,
including the building and/or integration of a variety of Web
applications.
* Experience in applying Web accessibility standards, user-centered
design principles, and interactive concepts.

Condition of Work and Benefits
* Forty-hour workweek 
* Twenty-one days vacation
* Twelve paid holidays 
* Twelve days sick leave 
* Faculty rank and status 
* Non-Tenure track 
* Retirement plans include: Teachers Retirement System, TIAA-CREF,
VALIC, Fidelity & American Century
* Group health and life insurance
* Social Security
* Optional pre-tax benefits
* Support for research and professional activities


Salary and Rank
Minimum salary of $47,000 for 12 months commensurate with the
candidate’s education and experience. Appointment at a faculty rank,
on a contract renewal basis.

Submit a cover letter addressing the above qualifications; resume;
name, address and phone number of three references, including immediate
supervisor. Review of materials has been extended and will begin January
29, 2010 and continue until the position is filled. Send materials to:

Human Resources Coordinator
University Library
Georgia State University
100 Decatur Street, SE, Atlanta, GA 30303-3202
(404) 413-2700
liblao at gsu.edu 

Georgia State University is an equal opportunity educational
institution/affirmative action employer strongly committed to cultural
diversity.

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Doug Goans
Department Head, Digital Library Services
Georgia State University Library
100 Decatur St.
Atlanta. GA 30303
Tel: (404) 413 2752
Fax: (404) 413 2751