[Web4lib] JOB: Head, Library Web Services, Qatar

[Roy Tennant]

Posted on behalf of Krishna RoyChowdhury <kchowdhury at qf.org.qa>.
Roy

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The Qatar Foundation is establishing a state-of-the-art Central Library to
serve the diverse information needs of the residents of the State of Qatar.
The Central Library, to be located in Education City, will take a leadership
role in meeting Qatar Foundationís goals to become Qatar's premier
information resource for the academic, research and public community. It
will serve the general public of Qatar, universities, schools, research
institutes and Education City partners. The Central Library will offer a
suite of educational and research opportunities, services and programs
supported by comprehensive collections of print and digital materials. The
library building, designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas, is scheduled for
ground breaking in the first quarter of 2011 with an anticipated opening in
the summer 2013. 

The Central Library seeks dynamic, innovative, service-oriented and
culturally sensitive applicants for the position of Head, Library Web
Services.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Head, Library Web Services assists the Associate Director for Library IT
of the Central Library with strategic planning, management and development
of Library Web Services. This position will lead the collaborative design
and development of web-based services across all library, instructional
design, and digital library platforms and interfaces. He/she is responsible
for employing assessment and usability data in improving the Web sites and
empowering content creators.

RESPONSIBILITIES:


         Create seamless web presence of all Central Library public
interfaces and web-based applications


         Develop web elements, guidelines, and assessment tools in support
of seamless web design.


         Create Central Library website using open source content
management system


         Develop and implement Central Library digital repositories


         Lead teams and work with stakeholders to determine technologies
and user-centered design strategies and plan the effective implementation of
these technologies and strategies.


         Develop and implement evaluation strategies to ensure that Central
Library web presence meets target audience requirements.

Full description of the position is available at
http://app.cvtracer.com/public/278954106/jobpostings/job-list.jsp

REQUIREMENTS & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS


         Masters Degree in Library and Information Science accredited by
the American Library association or foreign equivalent or Masters Degree in
Computer Science.


         Minimum seven years experience in developing, managing and/or
supporting website in a UNIX environment, preferably in Higher Education
and/or Research environment.


         Excellent IT and web programming skills including knowledge of web
scripting, frameworks and authoring software, such as Apache, MySQL, PHP,
XHTML. 


         Familiarity with programming with J2EE (Tomcat, JSPs, servelets),
web technologies and web standards.

Requirements of the position are available at
http://app.cvtracer.com/public/278954106/jobpostings/job-list.jsp



 



APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

For consideration, all applicants must submit their application materials
online in a single consolidated Word or PDF file via
http://app.cvtracer.com/public/278954106/jobpostings/job-info.jsp?jobId=296





It must include: 



-          Cover letter that outlines how background and experiences are
relevant to the position responsibilities and qualification



-          Current resume



-          Name, email and telephone contacts of at least three professional
references including one from current or previous supervisor.



Applications which do not comply with the above requirements will not be
considered.



APPLICATION DEADLINE:



For consideration, candidate materials should be received by 28 February
2011. Recruitment will continue until the position is filled. Only
candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.



Employment is contingent upon satisfactory background check and successful
completion of the State of Qatar health, security and visa requirements.



Visit www.qf.org.qa to learn more about the Qatar Foundation, Education City
and life in Qatar.



Confidential inquiries about this position may be directed to the search
committee at clit at qf.org.qa