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position vacancy- Univ. of Pennsylvania Library,Phila.,PA,USA
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Elisa DeNofio)
Fri Sep 25 20:31:56 1998
Date: Fri, 25 Sep 1998 18:01:41 -0500
From: Elisa DeNofio <denofio@pobox.upenn.edu>
To: PACS-L@LISTSERV.UH.EDU
Reply-To: Public-Access Computer Systems Forum <PACS-L@LISTSERV.UH.EDU>
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UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA LIBRARY
NOTICE OF PROFESSIONAL VACANCY
LIBRARY WEB MANAGER - (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST A)
SUMMARY
The Library Web Manager, is responsible for leading and coordinating the
design, development and maintenance of the Librarys web. Develops and
promotes standards and style guides for use by library web developers.
Tracks new web development tools and provides training and guidance in
their use. Reports to the Director for Public Services. Serves as a
member of the Librarys Information Systems team.
DUTIES
Leads a library web development team and in consultation with this group
sets policy and makes decisions relating to web design and organization.
Works with all library web developers to maintain the quality and utility
of the Librarys electronic interface.
Develops stylesheets and standards, and promotes the use of these.
Ensures the currency and accuracy of web links and information.
Designs and supports customized WWW extensions such as enhanced indexing,
electronic forms and future applications.
Works closely with Library Systems staff to monitor and evaluate new web
development tools, such as graphics software, HTML editors and search
applications. Monitors web development by peer institutions. Stays
current with HTML development, new web browsers, indexing tools, etc.
Trains staff in the use of web development tools, provides expert advice
and consultation. Works with the Vice provost and staff to train,
prepare web demonstrations, etc. for administrators and faculty groups.
Works in close cooperation with University web developers and others on
campus to share expertise and coordinate efforts where appropriate.
Maintains statistics on web use.
Supervises students assisting in web maintenance.
Web Manager pg. 2
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree or equivalent in theory and practice. Excellent verbal
and written communication skills. Ability to act decisively and work
with a dynamic team. Strong organizational skills and excellent sense of
visual and structural design. Creativity and problem solving skills.
Understanding of academic institutions and libraries. Working knowledge
of UNIX, hyper media and layout skills. HTML and Perl programming. UNIX
system admistration skills highly desirable. Experience with desktop
publishing software an advantage.
SALARY & RANK
Information Technology Support Specialist A. Salary dependent on
qualifications and experience.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Submit a cover letter, resume and names of three references to: Ms. Elisa
DeNofio, Library Human Resources, University of Pennsylvania, 3420 Walnut
Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6206. Applications received by October 31,
1998 will receive 1st consideration.
THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
