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Web Services Leader, Emory University Libraries
Nov 24 04
Source: CHI-Jobs
Web Services Leader
The Emory University Libraries seeks a Web Services Leader to provide leadership for the ongoing development of the library s public web site in support of research and teaching activities.
The library's web design is developed in concert with multiple campus library web sites. Key responsibilities for the Web Services Leader include:
" leading the library s public web efforts " working with staff across the library to identify needs and establish priorities for web activities " providing oversight for the information architecture of the site " developing web authoring standards and guidelines " developing innovative public web services and systems within an established technical infrastructure " training content authors throughout the library " supervising student assistants and temporary staff web developers " establishing functional requirements for web applications development " conducting usability studies, and " working closely with the Library Systems Administration & Development Team.
QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Advanced degree, either in library/information science or human- computer interaction, or related area; demonstrated leadership ability and diplomacy skills; proven technical project management ability in a team environment; thorough understanding of the research and instructional needs of faculty and students; strong user-focused service orientation; and experience with the design, development, and management of web sites. Preferred: Relevant experience in an academic or research library; demonstrated knowledge of emerging trends in web technology and web authoring or development tools; knowledge of web related best practices and issues relevant to research libraries; and experience documenting procedures, using dynamic web content systems and conducting usability studies.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Librarian rank dependent upon qualifications and experience. Emory University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including tuition benefits and several retirement plan options, including TIAA/CREF. Relocation assistance provided.
APPLICATION: Send letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to: Dianne M. Smith, Library Human Resources Officer, Robert W. Woodruff Library, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322-2870. Applications may be faxed to
404/727-0805 or e-mailed to calbrig@emory.edu. Application review begins immediately.
ENVIRONMENT: The Libraries of Emory University include the General Libraries and Libraries for health sciences, law, theology, business and Oxford College. Holdings of the Emory Libraries total approximately 2.7 million volumes. The libraries also offer access to thousands of electronic information resources. The addition to Woodruff Library--the Center for Library and Information Resources--provides an integrated service environment that brings together technology and media specialists with librarians in a facility that includes an information commons, electronic classrooms, a distance learning classroom, the Center for Interactive Teaching, a state-of-the-art language lab and classrooms, the new high-tech Heilbrun Music and Media Library, the Goizueta Business Library, the Electronic Services Data Center, group study rooms, and comfortable study space with data connections as well as wireless access throughout the building. The Emory Libraries are members of the Association of Research Libraries, OCLC, the Research Libraries Group, the Center for Research Libraries, the Coalition for Networked Information, and the Digital Library Federation (see http://web.library.emory.edu ).
Emory University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages women and minority candidates.