Emerging Technologies Librarian
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Baltimore

Emerging Technologies Librarian (Librarian I or II)

University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD

Health Sciences and Human Services Library

  
Position Summary

  
The Health Sciences and Human Services Library at the University of Maryland,
Baltimore (UMB) seeks an innovative and forward-thinking Emerging Technologies
Librarian to join the Library Applications and Knowledge Systems Division. The
Emerging Technologies Librarian will explore, identify, and evaluate new and
emerging technologies supporting knowledge use and transfer; provide
consultation and training for both staff and users; and lead collaborative
efforts to create innovative applications and services.

  
The successful candidate will possess extensive knowledge of technology
trends, a solid understanding of systems and applications commonly used in
academic libraries and higher education, substantial working knowledge of Web
application development and programming, and strong project management skills.
The willingness and capability to research, learn and quickly obtain new
technology skills independently are crucial to the success of this position.
This position is part of a highly collaborative library technology team which
includes a Web developer, instructional technology specialist, technology
support staff, and network engineer. The Emerging Technologies Librarian will
engage in professional development, research and service
activities. This position reports to the Associate Director
for Library Applications and Knowledge Systems.

  
Appointment

  
This is a 12-month, permanent status-eligible faculty appointment that will be
filled at the rank of Librarian I or II. Librarians are
expected to progress successfully along the promotion and permanent status
track and participate fully as members of the library's faculty. For more
information see the University's "Criteria and Procedures Relating to the
Appointment, Promotion and Permanent Status for Library Faculty":
http://cf.umaryland.edu/umpolicies/usmpolicyInfo.cfm?polid=19§ion=all.

  
Responsibilities

  
• Monitors and explores the use of new and emerging technologies in higher
education and health sciences research; plays a lead role in the evaluation,
planning, implementation, and incorporation of these technologies into library
services.

• Disseminates knowledge of new and emerging technologies to relevant library
faculty and staff through formal and informal channels.

• Develops innovative applications and services to enhance the effectiveness
of library services in collaboration with the Web developer and other division
members.

• Creates support documentation, provides instruction and consultation, and
participates in marketing efforts for the emerging technology applications and
services for both library staff and patrons.

• Develops the library's strategy in continuous usability testing and UX
initiatives in collaboration with the Web developer.

• Assists in technology project management as needed.

  
Required Qualifications

  
• Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program in library and information
science

• At least one year of related experience in libraries, Web development, or
consumer technology

• Demonstrated knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, XML, SQL

• Familiarity with Web standards, relational databases, Web usability, and UX
studies

• Strong interest in and aptitude for technologies relevant to health sciences
education and library services

• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to
deliver presentations and instruction to groups

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work
collaboratively as a member of a team

• Commitment to self-directed learning for continuous professional development
in technology skills and librarianship

  
Preferred Qualifications

  
• Work experience in academic libraries

• Working knowledge in using a 3D printer/scanner, 3D modeling software, and
lendable technology

• Experience in data visualization and related tools such as D3.js or Google
Visualization API

• Experience in conducting usability testing and UX studies

• Experience in PHP or other server-side programming languages such as Python
or Ruby

• Experience in Web application development with a backend database or a
remote data source through API

• Experience in JSON, XSLT, AJAX, MySQL (or MS-SQL), Apache (or IIS)

• Experience in Web development framework such as CakePHP, Django, and RoR

• Knowledge of version control and related tools

• Experience with project management

  
Applications

  
Recent graduates from an LIS program with relevant experience are encouraged
to apply. Qualified candidates may email cover letter;
CV/resume; and three (3) references including names, affiliations, and contact
information to: [log in to unmask] (preferably
as a single PDF document). Visit our website at
http://www.hshsl.umaryland.edu or call 410-706-6747 for more
information. Review of applications will begin immediately
and continue until the position is filled. Applications
received by September 30, 2014 will be given full
consideration. The University of Maryland Baltimore is an
Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women, protected
veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

  
Salary and Benefits

  
The salary range is $48,000 to $62,000. Faculty rank and
salary will be based upon the incumbent's qualifications and
experience. Benefits include choice of retirement, medical,
and dental plans; 22 days of annual leave; 15 days of sick leave; 3 personal
days and 14 holidays. Regular employees, their spouses and dependent children
may receive tuition remission for most programs at many campuses of the
University System of Maryland.

  
Environment

  
The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) campus is located in downtown
Baltimore, blocks from Orioles Park at Camden Yards, Raven's Stadium, and the
Inner Harbor, a recreational waterfront destination. Forty-five miles north of
Washington DC, Baltimore City and the surrounding metropolitan area are noted
for high quality-of-life indicators offering historic parks, great
neighborhoods, and world-famous art collections, museums, theaters, and
symphony orchestras. The city has accessible public
transportation systems, superior health care systems, and renowned university
and educational resources.

  
The HS/HSL is the second largest health sciences library on the East Coast,
providing access to over 374,000 bound volumes, 8,400 unique electronic and
print periodicals, 96 databases and an array of progressive services, products
and programs. Sixty-five FTEs including 25 faculty
librarians staff the library. Our attractive facility, which opened in 1998,
provides over 900 seats, 40 group study rooms, 130 individual study carrels,
60 public-access computers, wireless Internet access, three computer
classrooms, a presentation and production studio, an art gallery, and multiple
meeting spaces.

  
The Library supports the 6,300 students, and over 7,500 faculty and staff
members on UMB's 60-acre research and technology complex consisting of 58
buildings including the University of Maryland BioPark, the University of
Maryland Medical Center, and the VA Hospital. UMB's professional and graduate
schools comprise a dental school, graduate school, and schools of law,
medicine, nursing, pharmacy, public health and social work. More details about
the UMB can be found at http://www.umaryland.edu.



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