Web Services Librarian
Towson University
Baltimore-Towson, MD Metropolitan Statistical Area

Web Services Librarian - Librarian I or II

Albert S. Cook Library

LIB-N-2938

  
Position:

The Albert S. Cook Library invites applications for a 12-month Web Services
Librarian I or Librarian II position beginning Spring 2016. Under the
direction of the Information Technology Librarian, the Web Services Librarian

plays a key role in providing an outstanding library experience for students,
faculty and staff of the University.

  
Qualifications:

Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited
library school. Demonstrated experience working with applications and websites
using PHP, SQL, HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Experience working

with open source applications, including Drupal. Knowledge of methods for
gathering user needs in order to produce user-centered solutions. Demonstrate
skill in instruction and reference assistance. Excellent interpersonal skills

and ability to work in a collaborative environment. Appointment will be made
at the rank of Librarian I or II, depending on experience.

  
Responsibilities:

Play a key role in providing an outstanding library experience for students,
faculty and staff of the University. Provide primary web application
development support for the library, enhancing student learning and research,
faculty

scholarship, and overall library services, resources and operations. Focus on
services that improve the user experience for the University's students,
faculty, and staff, collaborate with library staff and university personnel to
develop applications using a variety of web languages, techniques and
technologies. Participate in strategic planning and needs assessment to
provide user-centered solutions that reflect a thorough understanding of the
University community's

library and research needs.

  
Towson University:

Towson University (www.towson.edu) was founded in 1866, is recognized by U. S.
News and World Reports as one of the top public universities in the Northeast
and Mid-Atlantic regions, is Baltimore's largest university, and

is the largest public, comprehensive institution in the University of Maryland
System. TU enrolls over 18,000 undergraduates and approaching 4,000 graduate
students across six academic colleges (business, education, fine arts,

health professions, liberal arts, science & mathematics), has over 865 full-
time faculty, and offers more than 65 bachelor's, 45 master's, and 5 doctoral
programs. Our centrally located campus sits on 330 rolling green acres and

is 10 miles north of Baltimore, 45 miles north of Washington D.C., and 95
miles south of Philadelphia.

  
Application Process:

Priority consideration given to applications received by March 1, 2016.

Please submit a letter of interest, resume and contact information for at
least three professional references.

Transcripts will be requested of final candidates.

  
Submit application materials to:

Ms. Diane Cascella

Web Services Librarian

Albert S. Cook Library

Towson University

8000 York Road

Towson, MD 21252

  
Electronic applications are encouraged and should be submitted to
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A Criminal Background Investigation if required for the hired candidate and
the results may impact employment.

  
Please be sure to visit
http://www.towson.edu/odeo/employment/resources/data.html to complete a
voluntary on-line applicant data form. The information you provide will inform
the university's affirmative action plan and is for statistical-related
purposes only. The information will not be used for any other purpose. Please
note that the search number for which you have applied is: LIB-N-2938.

  
Towson University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and has
a strong institutional commitment to diversity. Women, minorities, persons
with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.



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