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We have a term limited position available here at the State Library of North Carolina for a systems librarian. The main focus of the position will be to work on the web interface and Drupal backend for one of our sites: http://ncpedia.org. See the announcement below or check out the following link: http://osp.its.state.nc.us/positiondetail.asp?vacancykey=4804-65014827&printit=no. Position: Library Professional Working Title: Library Professional Vacancy Number: 65014827 Salary Grade Equivalent: 69 Competency Level: C Salary Range: $32965 - $78736 Hiring Range: $32965 - $49607 Department: Cultural Resources Division: CR CDS ST LIBRARY LSS Digital Info Mgmt Type of Appointment: Time-Limited Full-Time Location: Raleigh Posting Date: 11/28/2011 Closing Date: 12/21/2011 Number of Positions: 1 Description of Work Position is time-limited for a three year period. The Government and Heritage Library is seeking an enthusiastic, innovative Systems Support Librarian to be part of the NCpedia team in the Digital Information Management Program. NCpedia is the online North Carolina encyclopedia managed by the Library. Using a combination of XML, XHTML, CSS, Javascript, and PHP (or additional programming/scripting languages), this position manages and maintains the NCpedia s hosted Drupal installation which includes 20+ Drupal modules and continuous upgrades. Position serves as the technical lead in assessing and restructuring the current site and implementing accessibility functions to accommodate content expansion and provide access for people with disabilities. Develops streamlined process for batch loading varying file types into NCpedia; conducts batch loading; edits files as needed to facilitate uploads and add hyperlinks; and performs quality checks to ensure desired results. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Full knowledge of professional library and information science principles, methods, standards, and practices, particularly related to online databases and digital libraries. Knowledge & experience with web site management; web servers; web accessibility; usability; database management, such as MySQL; content management systems, such as Drupal; HTML, XML, XHTML, CSS, PHP, Javascript or other scripting languages; MS Office products; and Web 2.0 sites and tools. Strong written & verbal communication skills; innovative, strategic thinking; and skills and experience in project planning, problem-solving, & instructional documentation required. Ability to build & sustain effective working relationships with peers & colleagues; work independently & as part of a collaborative team; and perform & coordinate multiple, concurrent work assignments. Prefer experience with jQuery; RDF; Drupal module development; mobile web application development; and in training peers or end users. Training and Experience Requirements Master s degree in library and information science or a related discipline; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Degree must be received from appropriately accredited (ALA) institutions or regionally accredited programs in North Carolina. Degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions. How to Apply: All applicants must complete & submit a State of North Carolina Employment Application (PD-107) to the Department of Cultural Resources (DCR), Human Resources Division (HR). To obtain an application, please link to www.osp.state.nc.us/ExternalHome/ & click on Job Seekers & then General Employment Information , Scroll to bottom of page to download application. Application must be signed. A separate application is required for each position & location for which you are applying. Applicants seeking Veteran Preference must submit a copy of DD Form 214 or Discharge Orders with the application. A resume in lieu of the required state application will not be accepted. Place the position number & job title for which applying in the Job Applied section on the application. Incomplete applications will NOT be considered. Applications can be mailed to DCR HR Division, 4603 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-4603 or if desired can be hand delivered to 109 E. Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601. Applications must be received in the DCR HR Division by 5:00 pm on the closing date of the position announcement. Faxed & emailed applications will not be considered. Tele:919-807-7373. Thanks, Dean Dean Farrell Systems Integration Librarian State Library of North Carolina NC Department of Cultural Resources 4643 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-4643 Ph: (919) 807-7438 Fx: (919) 733-1843 E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law "NCGS.Ch.132" and may be disclosed to third parties by an authorized state official.a