Hi all,

Appalachian State University is interested in hiring a new Web
Librarian.  The text of the posting follows (Sorry for cross-posting):

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Web Librarian (A newly-approved position)

Appalachian State University Library seeks a talented and innovative
Web Librarian to lead in further developing the Library's web presence
and better serving the curricular and scholarly needs of the
university community.  As a member of the Web Services Team, the Web
Librarian will be a catalyst for advancing the Library's web-based
projects.

The primary responsibilities of the position include:
  * Overseeing the web site's design and development,
  * Promoting web standards and accessibility,
  * Coordinating ongoing usability assessments,
  * Engaging in an active program of scholarship and professional
service as outlined in the University's Faculty Handbook and the
Library's Departmental Personnel Committee Guidelines.

The successful applicant will serve on relevant committees and
supervise two full-time support staff.

Qualifications (Required):
  * ALA-accredited Master's degree; demonstrated understanding of
academic library services and resources and the role of technology in
providing information services;
  * Demonstrated ability to create high-quality, ADA-compliant web
sites using HTML, CSS, and/or XML;
  * Experience with at least one scripting or programming language;
  * Excellent oral and written communication skills;
  * Strong consensus-building skills.

Preferred:
  * Experience with XSLT, Python, Java, PHP, and/or Javascript;
  * Familiarity with content management systems and relational databases;
  * Familiarity with web servers and Linux;
  * Experience working with image and multimedia formats;
  * Demonstrated ability to seek out and learn new technologies;
  * Life experiences similar to those of underrepresented populations
at Appalachian.  The Library strongly encourages applications from
members of ethnic and racial groups of Appalachian's student
minorities, principally African Americans, Latino Americans, Native
Americans and Asian Americans.

This twelve-month tenure track position will be available in Summer of
2008.  The position may be filled at the Instructor, Assistant
Professor, or Associate Professor ranks.  Rank as an Assistant or
Associate Professor and continued employment beyond the Instructor
term requires an advanced degree in addition to the MLS.  Salary and
rank are determined on the basis of qualifications and experience.
Minimum salaries for the ranks are:  Instructor $41,000, Assistant
Professor $45,000, and Associate Professor $49,000.

Initial review of applications begins May 30, 2008.   Send complete
application, including a statement of qualifications, a full resume of
education and relevant experience, and the name, address, email, and
telephone number of at least three persons who are knowledgeable about
your qualifications for this position to:   Dr. Mary Reichel, attn:
Web Librarian Search, Belk Library and Information Commons, 218
College Street, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC 28608; or
electronically to Sherrye Perry at [log in to unmask]

Appalachian State University is a member institution of the
sixteen-campus University of North Carolina System. Located in Boone,
North Carolina, the University has approximately 16,000 students,
primarily in bachelor's and master's programs. Appalachian has both a
traditional residential campus and a variety of distance education
programs. Additional information about the Library, the University,
and the surrounding area may be found within http://www.appstate.edu.

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to the principles of
diversity and inclusion, and to maintaining a work and learning
environment that is free of all forms of discrimination.