Name of the Agency: University of Houston Libraries Job Available: Jan, 2010 Contact Person: John Lehner Address: 114 University Libraries City: Houston State: TX Zip: 77204 Email: jlehner@uh.edu URL: http://info.lib.uh.edu Post date: January 05, 2010 Phone: 713-743-9801 Job Description:
Head, Web Services Department
Responsibilities: The Head of the Web Services Department manages support for the University of Houston Libraries Internet and intranet Web sites. The position is responsible for employing assessment and usability data in improving the Web sites and empowering content creators by providing tools and architecture that support their needs. Works collaboratively with: (1) the Head, Computer Systems and Networking, who manages general server, workstation, and network support, (2) the ILS Coordinator, who manages the Innovative Interfaces Millennium integrated library system, and (3) the Digital Projects Program Director, who manages the development of digital collections. Also oversees support to librarians engaged in instruction to develop Web-based instructional materials. Supervises a librarian, three FTE web developer/designer positions, and a graduate assistant. Serves on the Project Management Group and supports the Project Oversight Group in the current Web site redesign process. Reports to Associate Dean for Personnel, Planning, and Systems.
The Head of the Web Services Department is a librarian position. Librarians hold academic ranks pursuant to the University of Houston Librarians Governance document. They are expected to develop a record of service and professional involvement. The Libraries support the ongoing professional development of librarians and our goal is to recruit librarians committed to continuous learning.
Qualifications: Required: ALA-accredited Master's degree. Progressively responsible full-time experience developing and managing Web sites; experience developing database-driven Web sites; knowledge of standard web design tools and languages; significant knowledge of information technology best practices, standards, issues, and trends relevant to research libraries; ability to cooperatively set and effectively attain goals in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; and strong analytic, problem solving, communication, and negotiating skills. Well developed user-focused service orientation. Strongly preferred: Significant work experience with PHP and Drupal. Desirable: Successful supervisory experience; demonstrated ability to design attractive, highly effective, complex, large-scale Web sites; knowledge of CSS, Apache, Tomcat, JavaScript, Linux, Perl and SQL. General knowledge of computer programming and data structures.
Salary: Anticipated hiring range: $65,000 to $67,000, depending on qualifications. Comprehensive benefits package; choice of retirement programs including TIAA-CREF; tax-deferred annuity program available; release time to take a class up to 3 hours/week; no state or local income tax.
Library Information: The UH Libraries are a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Greater Western Library Alliance, and the Texas Digital Library. They hold over 2 million volumes and have a current materials budget of $7 million. Total staff includes 62 professionals and 90 support staff. Additional information available at: http://info.lib.uh.edu.
General Information: The University of Houston campus comprises 12 colleges offering 109 undergraduate majors and minors and nearly 200 graduate programs. Reflecting the multicultural community of metropolitan Houston, UH is one of the most ethnically diverse research university campuses in the nation.
Houston, the fourth largest city in the United States, offers all the cultural and recreational opportunities of a great city and is within easy reach of the Gulf of Mexico. It enjoys a very reasonable cost of living and was rated eighth among livable North American cities by Places Rated Almanac.
For additional facts about Houston, including information about its housing market, flourishing arts scene, low cost of living, plus other interesting information, visit our Web site at: http://uh.edu/about/houston/
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Send letter of application, resume, and the names of 3 references, to John Lehner, Associate Dean for Personnel, Planning, and Systems, University of Houston, 114 University Libraries, Houston, Texas 77204-2000 or submit via email to jlehner@uh.edu.
Please also furnish the URLs for any Web sites in which you have played a significant developmental role. Potential applicants seeking further information should contact John Lehner at 713-743-9801 or jlehner@uh.edu.
THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. MINORITIES, WOMEN, VETERANS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
Name of the Agency: Bryan + College Station Public Library Job Available: Jan, 2010 Contact Person: Human Resources Address: 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy S City: College Station State: TX Zip: 77845 Email: hjackson@bryantx.gov URL: http://www.bryantxjobs.com Post date: December 22, 2009 Phone: 979-209-5060 Job Description:
The City of Bryan is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Library Supervisor. Under general direction of the Branch Librarian, plans, schedules, assigns, and reviews the work of library services staff within the Library Circulation Division of the Larry J. Ringer Library located in College Station.
Responsibilities include:
- Coordinates all activities connected with the circulation of library materials, including patron registration, checking in/out books, shelving, reserves, renewals, overdue notifications, and the collection of delinquent accounts.
- Interviews, selects, trains, and evaluates the clerical personnel of the Circulation Division and makes recommendations on hiring and terminations.
- Plans, organizes and schedules work; conducts staff meetings and training sessions.
- Performs ongoing employee observation to ensure quality assurance and employee excellence; works with employees to improve deficiencies.
- Establishes performance objectives and provides timely, accurate and thorough performance reviews of supervised employees; recommends or takes corrective action when necessary.
- Supervises the issuance of library cards and accurate updates of patron information.
- Explains library services and policies to the public.
- Generates circulation records and regular and special reports using an automated system.
- Prepares daily and weekly cash reports according to established procedures.
- Responds to inquiries and complaints from patrons; resolves problems related to the circulation of library materials.
- Oversees the maintenance of library materials, holdings and records; monitors collection materials; identify needs for replacement or repair.
- Recommends and administers departmental policies and procedures and ensures City and Library policies and procedures are adhered to; ensures safe working practices among staff.
- Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
- Identifies and recommends improvements to division operations to ensure support functions are efficient and cost effective
- Resolves patron problems and complaints; responds to reference questions.
- Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Library Science, Public/Business Administration, Management or similar field of study.
- At least three (3) years of supervisory/management experience, preferably in a library environment.
To Apply:
A City of Bryan online application is required. Visit www.bryantxjobs.com and select Search Postings to apply and/or to obtain the complete job description. Please attach a copy of your resume at the time of application. You should receive and online confirmation # once you have successfully submitted your application for the posting. The City of Bryan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Name of the Agency: University of Houston Libraries Job Available: November, 2009 Contact Person: John Lehner Address: 114 University Libraries City: Houston State: TX Zip: 77204 Email: jlehner@uh.edu URL: http://info.lib.uh.edu Post date: November 18, 2009 Phone: 713-743-9801 Job Description:
DIGITAL AND WEB PROJECTS FELLOWSHIP
Responsibilities: The Digital and Web Projects Fellowship is a two-year fellowship that offers a recent graduate the opportunity to work in a technologically advanced research library on diverse projects involving digital information and Web development. The Fellow will report to the Head of Computing and Networking Services in the University Libraries and will be principally assigned to initiatives in the Digital Projects, Web Services, and Integrated Library System departments. The Fellow may also be asked to develop and deliver technology training in specific areas for librarians and staff, as well as support development of Web-based instructional tools.
Qualifications: Required: Master's degree that was obtained in the last twenty-four months from an ALA-accredited program. Ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Preferred: Course work, skills, and demonstrated interest in web development, digital projects and emerging library technologies.
Salary: $46,000 to $48,000 anticipated hiring range, depending on qualifications. Excellent benefits package, including health coverage; choice of retirement programs including TIAA-CREF; tax-deferred annuity program available; release time to take a class up to 3 hrs/week; no state or local income tax.
Library Information: The Libraries offer public access to over 300 databases on more than 260 workstations. The Reference and Information Desk serves a diverse mix of traditional and nontraditional students, the greater university community, and a variety of non-university constituencies. The UH Libraries are a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Greater Western Library Alliance, and the Texas Digital Library. They hold over 2 million volumes and have a current materials budget of $6 million. Total staff includes 45 professionals and 120 support staff. Additional information available at: http://info.lib.uh.edu.
General Information: The University of Houston campus comprises 12 colleges offering 109 undergraduate majors and minors and nearly 200 graduate programs. Reflecting the multicultural community of metropolitan Houston, UH is one of the most ethnically diverse research university campuses in the nation.
Houston, the fourth largest city in the United States, offers all the cultural and recreational opportunities of a great city and is within easy reach of the Gulf of Mexico. It enjoys a very reasonable cost of living and was rated eighth among livable North American cities by Places Rated Almanac.
For additional facts about Houston, including information about its housing market, flourishing arts scene, low cost of living, plus other interesting information, visit our Web site at: http://uh.edu/about/houston/
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Send letter of application, names of 3 references, and resume to John Lehner, Associate Dean for Personnel, Planning, and Systems, University of Houston, 114 University Libraries, Houston, Texas 77204-2000. Applications can be submitted via email to jlehner@uh.edu.
THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. MINORITIES, WOMEN, VETERANS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
Name of the Agency: City of Huron Job Available: November, 2009 Contact Person: Pat Schmidt Address: P./O. Box 1369 City: Huron State: SD Zip: 57350 Email: hrdirector@huronsd.com URL: http:// Post date: October 20, 2009 Phone: 605 353 8505 Job Description:
Library Director position
Name of the Agency: City of Huron Job Available: November, 2009 Contact Person: Pat Schmidt Address: P./O. Box 1369 City: Huron State: SD Zip: 57350 Email: hrdirector@huronsd.com URL: http:// Post date: October 20, 2009 Phone: 605 353 8505 Job Description:
Library Director position
Name of the Agency: Chambers Library - Univ of Central Oklahoma Job Available: October, 2009 Contact Person: Bonnie McNeely Address: 100 N. University Drive City: Edmond State: OK Zip: 73034 Email: bmcneely@uco.edu URL: http://library.uco.edu Post date: October 06, 2009 Phone: 405-974-2883 Job Description:
Library: University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK (northern suburb of Oklahoma City). Two (2) Librarian positions: 1)Reference-Instruction, 2) Cataloging.
Required: MLS from an ALA accredited program. Preferred: Experience in an academic library or supervisory experience; strong commitment to user services, professional development, and working in a team environment. $34,500 plus benefits. Positions open until filled. Review of applications begins immediately. Complete UCO application and submit documents at http://jobs.uco.edu
Name of the Agency: National Library of Medicine Job Available: August, 2010 Contact Person: Kathel Dunn Address: 8600 Rockville Pike, Bldg. 38, Rm 2N-19 City: Bethesda State: MD Zip: 20894 Email: dunnk@mail.nih.gov URL: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/about/training/associate/ Post date: September 29, 2009 Phone: 301-435-4083 Job Description:
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) is accepting applications for its Associate Fellowship program, a one-year training program for recent MLS graduates and librarians early in their career.
In the first half of the year, a formal curriculum offers exposure to library operations, research and development, intramural and extramural research, development and lifecycle of NLMs web-based products and services and the extensive outreach and education program reaching consumers, special populations, health professionals and librarians. In the second half of the year, Associate Fellows have the opportunity to choose projects based on real-world problems proposed by library divisions and work with librarians and library staff over a six-seven month period. Successful projects have led to peer-review publications and to services that have become a regular part of library operations.
The September through August program also offers professional development and an introduction to the wider world of health sciences librarianship that may include:
" Supported attendance at national professional conferences, often including the Medical Library Associations annual meeting, the American Medical Informatics Association annual meeting and others
" Spring Practicum at a health sciences library in the contiguous United States
" Additional brown bags, seminars, field trips and learning opportunities available on the National Institutes of Health campus
" Opportunities to meet and interact with senior management at the National Library of Medicine
" Experienced preceptors from National Library of Medicine staff
" Potential to compete for a second year fellowship at a health sciences library in the United States
The Fellowship offers:
" A stipend equivalent to a U.S. Civil Service salary at the GS-9 level ($50,408 in 2009)
" Additional financial support for the purchase of health insurance
" Some relocation funding
" Assistance in finding housing
Who is eligible?
All U.S. and Canadian citizens who will have earned a MLS or equivalent degree in library/information science from an ALA-accredited school by August 2010. Both recent graduates and librarians early in their career are welcome to apply. Priority is given to U.S. citizens.
Applications and additional information are available on the Web at www.nlm.nih.gov/about/training/associate/. Application deadline is February 5, 2010. Between 4 and 7 fellows will be selected for the program.
Feel free to contact me for further information. I can be reached at 301-435-4083 or dunnk@mail.nih.gov.
Name of the Agency: UT Health Science Center at San Antonio Job Available: September, 2008 Contact Person: Luke Rosenberger Address: 7703 Floyd Curl Drive City: San Antonio State: TX Zip: 78229 Email: Rosenberger@uthscsa.edu URL: http://www.uthscsa.edu/hr/online_employment.asp Post date: July 15, 2009 Phone: Job Description:
The Libraries of the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio seek a Web Programmer (Programmer Analyst II) to join the libraries' Web Team. The Web Team supports the libraries' mission by developing and supporting Web-based services and outreach to University clinicians, researchers, faculty, staff, and students, as well as the community we serve across 38 counties of South Texas.
The Library Web Programmer works with the Web Services Librarian and other librarians and staff to develop, customize, and maintain public internet and staff intranet web resources, and interacts with Library Systems staff in planning, installation, upgrading, monitoring and maintenance of Web application and database services. The Web Programmer supports, customizes and maintains applications (including the library's content management system, Innovative WebOPAC, CONTENTdm, ILLiad, WordPress, and more) and also assists in planning and teaching Web technologies to staff and patrons.
The ideal candidate will be a creative problem-solver, able to collaborate with a diverse team to develop and customize Web interfaces for information discovery, including integration of commercial and open-source applications, combined with original programming.
Required: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Math, or a related field, with one year experience in systems analysis and programming; experience with Web development packages including Cold Fusion and PHP (or similar); creative problem-solving skills, ability to work in team-centered environment, ability to work on multiple simultaneous projects, and excellent oral and written communication skills.
Preferred: experience working in a library or higher education environment; experience with administration of Microsoft SQL Server, mySQL, Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS), and Apache webserver.
The job requisition number is 20082849. For information or to apply for this position please go to http://www.uthscsa.edu/hr/online_employment.asp.
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