Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library

The George Washington University

  
The Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library at The George Washington University
supports the educational, clinical, and research needs of the Schools of
Medicine and Health Sciences, Public Health and Health Services and
Nursing. The Web Services department works closely with the
other library divisions to provide access to the library's resources and
services.

  
**Web/Electronic Services Coordinator**  
  
The Web/Electronic Services Coordinator at the Himmelfarb Health Sciences
Library is a crucial member of the library staff. This
position works closely with staff in the library operations department and the
reference and instruction department in order to provide web-based access to
the library's vast electronic collections and services, and integrate
specialized library software. Other duties include
responsibility for the library's mobile presence, instruction, currency with
new technologies including web 2.0 applications, and membership on various
library committees. This position reports to the Associate
Director for Education, Information, and Technology Services.

  
Duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Upgrade content and design of library website based on usability as new
requirements arise.

• Maintain library website in conjunction with Publications Specialist/Web
Assistant and Systems Librarian.

• Enhance and maintain library Intranet and mobile sites.

• Develop and support custom and specialized library applications; work
closely with library departments to determine development and implementation
requirements.

• Document all library development projects.

• Handle accounts on various library systems including LibGuides.

• Chair library Electronic Services and Mobile Committees.

• Serve on various library committees.

• Investigate new projects and technologies for use on library site.

• Participates in School of Medicine and Health Sciences Problem-Oriented,
Case-based Learning (PCL) as librarian tutor.

• Participate in the departmental Library Liaison program providing
instruction and informational services to various departments (both academic
and clinical) in conjunction with reference department.

• Partner with the reference department to develop web-delivered courses and
instructional materials.

• Manage/track software licenses, request/purchase server and/or workstation
upgrades (hardware and software).

• Contribute to library marketing and communication activities.

• Supervise Library Publications Specialist/Web Assistant (FT).

• Coordinate activities with Marketing and Communications Department and
Academic and Web Services.

• Other duties as assigned.

  
  
  
  
Basic Qualifications:

• MLS from an ALA-accredited school or equivalent mix of education and
experience

• 2-5 years experience in web programming/design

• Demonstrated strong working knowledge and understanding of current web
standards and user interface design and principles

• Demonstrated strong knowledge of HTML, CSS/XHTML, Flash, JavaScript/Client-
side Scripting

• Demonstrated knowledge of content management systems

• Instructional experience

• Documentation experience

  
  
Preferred Qualifications:

• Library work or project experience

• Supervisory experience

• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

• Strong project management skills

• Knowledge of health sciences resources and environment

• Experience with usability testing

• Experience with Cold Fusion

• Experience with Drupal

• Familiarity with Google Apps and Analytics

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all levels of library
staff and patrons.

  
The minimum salary is from $54,000, based on experience and qualifications,
plus excellent academic benefits. Application
procedure: The review of applications will begin on
February 8, 2012 and will continue until the position is
filled. Send resume, cover letter that outlines assessment
of skills as they relate to basic qualifications and salary requirement to the
address below. Also provide the names and contact
information of 3 references including telephone numbers and
addresses. The successful candidate will be required to
submit to and successfully complete a pre-employment background check. Only
complete applications will be considered.

  
The George Washington University

Attention: J. Marie Miller

Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library

2300 Eye Street, NW

Washington, DC 20037

  
The George Washington University is an

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER



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