Technology Development Librarian and Assistant Professor (Wichita State University Libraries, Kansas)
Wichita State University
Wichita

Technology Development Librarian and Assistant Professor (Wichita State
University Libraries, Kansas)

Wichita State University Libraries (UL) seeks knowledgeable, service-oriented,
and highly motivated applicants for the position of Technology Development
Librarian. This position fills a key role in the development and use of
emerging information and web technologies to enhance library services and
collections. The position is a member of the Library Technologies Unit and
reports to the Director of Library Technologies and to the Senior Associate
Dean. The Technology Development Librarian provides functional support for the
University Libraries' major application platforms including the ILS and
discovery service as well as the University Libraries' website. The position
also participates in the University Libraries' instruction program including
the creation of digital learning objects. Success in this position requires
that the Technology Development Librarian use a combination of knowledge and
skills from both library and information sciences to advance the University
Libraries' initiatives.  Required qualifications: Master's
degree from an ALA-accredited Library/Information Science program and
experience/coursework using MS Windows, HTML, and CSS Knowledge of
bibliographic utilities such as OCLC Knowledge of MARC and RDA formats
Proficiency in standard web browser display and application technologies such
as HTML, XML, CSS, JavaScript, CGI, XSLT, Perl, PHP, and APIs Knowledge of and
ability to work and create custom reports using Microsoft Access or other
relational databases Evidence of strong written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated strong skills in project management including organizing,
prioritizing, and multi-tasking Evidence of strong interpersonal skills and
ability to work effectively as part of a team and potential for scholarship
and professional service  Preferred qualifications:
Undergraduate education in STEM areas or graphic design Coursework in web-
design or database design Experience working with shell scripting Experience
with design, configuration, management, and trouble-shooting an ILS especially
ExLibrisVoyager Experience working with the administrative
or customization of products such as ILLiad, LibGuides or CONTENTdm Experience
in using SQL Experience working with Windows Server, Linux Redhat, and JAVA
Experience with teaching and course design for students. 
Position includes: 12-month contract; excellent professional development
support, vacation and benefits, including TIAA-CREF. Faculty librarians have
tenure eligible appointments with rank. Offers of employment are contingent on
satisfactory completion of a criminal background check as required by the
Kansas Board of Regents. WSU is an AA/EOE. Priority review will be given to
applications received before October 13, 2014. For the full position
description including required and preferred qualifications, go to: [http://li
braries.wichita.edu/ablah/employment](http://libraries.wichita.edu/ablah/emplo
yment)



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