Emerging Technologies Development Librarian
Roberts Wesleyan College
Rochester

 Position Description: Roberts Wesleyan College invites
applications for a full-time, 11-month

Emerging Technologies Development Librarian, available January
2016. This academic support faculty position is responsible
to the Director of Library Services for envisioning, designing and
implementing new tools, technology services and infrastructures. The Emerging
Technologies Development Librarian optimizes and enhances content delivery
tools, services and application infrastructures.

  
Responsibilities: Provide technical & project leadership for development &
full utilization of

established library technologies & systems. Oversee designing, developing &
implementation of new technology, include the necessary infrastructure.
Coordinate with IT Services in maintaining &

enhancing library infrastructure & existing library services.

  
The Emerging Technologies Librarian will be part of a service-oriented team of
ten library staff committed to delivery of excellent library services
supported by state-of-the-art technology. Opened in 2007,
the B. Thomas Golisano Library features green technology (LEED Silver
Certification), ample computer access, wireless connectivity, innovative
design, and varied and comfortable study seating. A student
constituency in excess of 1,900 includes resident, commuter, and
distance/online learner populations.

  
  
Qualifications: Requirements include a graduate degree in
library or information science from an ALA-accredited program, preferably with
technology emphasis; a strong commitment to the integration of Christian faith
and professional practice and a willingness to support and identify with the
College's Christian mission and identity; evidence of technical aptitude, and
excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving
skills. Successful candidate must have experience or at
least evidence of proficiency with library systems administration (Ex Libris
Voyager experience a plus), library software applications, web site design and
development, electronic resource management, office software, and library
applications of social technology. Training or other
evidence of proficiency with such programming languages and coding systems as
UNIX, SQL, html, and xml is an asset. Professional-level
library work experience desirable, preferably in an academic library.

  
Application Process: Review of applications will begin
November 15, 2015, and applications will be accepted and reviewed until the
position is filled. A completed
Application for Faculty Position is required (available at
www.roberts.edu/employment ). Applicants should send the
completed application, a letter of interest, and a resume to:

Ms. Esther Gillie, Director of Library Services

B. Thomas Golisano Library

Roberts Wesleyan College

2301 Westside Drive

Rochester, NY 14624-1997

For electronic submission of application materials, further information, or a
detailed job

 description, please contact Ms. Gillie
at: [log in to unmask], 585.594.6816



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