[Web4lib] Job in Federal Courts Library

[Carol Bean]

Please excuse the cross posting.  For those who may be interested (please do
not respond to me):

U.S. COURTS LIBRARY 8th  CIRCUIT
DIGITAL SERVICES LIBRARIAN

A new position is available in the U.S. Courts 8th Circuit Library System
headquarters in St. Louis. The library system consists of a headquarters and
9 branch libraries which
serve all federal judges and court staff in the 7 states of the 8th Circuit.
The Digital Services Librarian
will primarily be responsible for developing and maintaining library web
sites,  recommending and
developing electronic services, training court staff on the use of  digital
resources, and assisting with
reference.  Initial appointment will be for 1 year; renewable if funding
permits.

Primary Responsibilities:
Work with stakeholders to determine the content and layout of library web
sites
Maintain the library's web sites (including web page technical support and
troubleshooting)
Collaborate with other library personnel to develop and maintain the
library's digital services
Investigate emerging technologies; recommend and develop applications
Implement appropriate Web 2.0+ technologies
Develop and conduct training for library and court staff on the use of
electronic resources
Serve as library SharePoint administrator
Assist as needed in maintaining Unicorn and other library systems
Provide reference services in coordination with other staff

Requirements:
M.L.S. + minimum one year full-time or equivalent library experience
Substantial experience in providing support for library-related information
technology services
Working knowledge of emerging technologies related to the design and
delivery of library services
Experience with blogs, wikis, media-casting, RSS, and other Web 2.0
applications
Experience designing and maintaining web pages
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to make presentations and conduct training sessions
Occasional travel required; background check required for successful
candidate

Preferred qualifications:
Degree or substantial coursework in information technology
Expert online research skills, including Lexis, Westlaw and the Internet
Experience with SharePoint and SharePoint Designer
Law library experience

Salary and Term:
Minimum $55,000 (approximate); initial 1 year appointment, renewable subject
to funding
Court cannot reimburse interview or relocation expenses

Submit letter and resume by February 15, 2010 to:
Ann Fessenden, Circuit Librarian
U.S. Courts Library 8th Circui
111 S. 10th St., Room 22.300
St. Louis, MO 63102
ann_fessenden at ca8.uscourts.gov
For more information on federal court employment see:
http://www.uscourts.gov/careers/

-- 
Carol Bean
beanworks at gmail.com