 |
 |
Library Digital Services Manager Scope: The Scarborough-Phillips Library at St. Edward's University seeks a creative, innovative individual to provide leadership in all things digital including but not limited to the library's web presence, digitization initiatives, integrated library systems, and cooperative ventures with other departments on campus and at other universities. This position reports to the Library Director. Salary in the upper 50’s to low 60’s. Responsibilities: Coordinate with the University Web Team to redesign the library's website and monitor and recommend web-based technologies to enhance the library's web presence and user access. Maintain, update and support the integrated library system, Innovative Interfaces, Inc. (III). Coordinate and provide technical expertise and training for digitization projects using III’s Content Pro, VuFind, and other platforms to integrate visual, print, and audio collections into the library’s web presence. Collaborate with Instructional Technology and library staff to create new and support existing platforms for library reference and instruction, including tutorials, online chat, streaming media, podcasting, and 3rd party software. Provide technology support for resource sharing. Keep abreast of current trends in technology as relevant to the academic library. Library’s primary liaison with campus IT dept. Serve as resource for library staff. Qualifications: ALA-accredited master’s degree or equivalent terminal degree in related areas such as MSIS, computer science, or information systems required. Two years’ experience with web development or technology support services in a library or academic setting preferred. Experience with Innovative Interfaces’ Millennium system preferred. Demonstrated familiarity with developing and maintaining dynamic data-driven websites with relevant standards and technologies such as PHP, XML/XSLT, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, and UNIX-like environments required. Familiarity with digital media industry standards and production of high-quality audio, video and images required. Demonstrated effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to think critically and analytically and to work in a collegial, collaborative service-focused environment. Familiarity with information retrieval protocols and digital library standards such as Z39.50, PREMIX, or MIX required. Familiarity with copyright laws and digital rights management preferred. Successful completion of a employment and/or criminal background check required. How to Apply: Qualified applicants are invited to apply. Open until filled. Preference given to applications received by April 15, 2010. Please send a letter of interest, SEU application (http://www.stedwards.edu/hr/files/StaffApp.pdf), resume, and three professional references to: Tom Leonhardt, Library Director; St. Edward’s University; Campus Mail Box 1037; 3001 S. Congress Avenue; Austin, TX 78704-6489 or [log in to unmask] St. Edward's University is an equal opportunity employer and hires only U.S. citizens and documented workers. --------------------------- Tina Herman Buck Technical Services Librarian Scarborough-Phillips Library St. Edward's University 3001 South Congress Ave. Austin, Texas 78704 512-464-8825 (voice) 512-448-8737 (fax) [log in to unmask] http://libr.stedwards.edu/