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Job opening-Electronic Services and Web Development Librarian,
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Judith Montgomery)
Tue Feb 12 20:12:12 2002
Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2002 16:37:20 -0500
From: Judith Montgomery <jmontgom@BOWDOIN.EDU>
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This announcement will be posted to several lists. Please excuse the
duplication.
Electronic Services and Web Development Librarian
Bowdoin College Library, Brunswick, Maine.
The Bowdoin College Library seeks an experienced and innovative
librarian to join an enthusiastic staff committed to integrating
technology into library services. The successful candidate will
coordinate planning and provide technical expertise for implementation
and maintenance of applications of new technologies to library
operations; oversee the Electronic Services department operations;
oversee development and maintenance of the Library’s web gateway and
other web-based resources produced in-house
(http://library.bowdoin.edu); collaborate with librarians and the
Educational Technology Center to provide instructional technology in
support of teaching and learning; oversee and participate in the
acquisition, installation and maintenance of library hardware/software;
develop staff training programs; and serve as a member of the library
management team.
Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS with a minimum of three years
post-Master’s degree experience in planning and implementing digital
library services. Knowledge of emerging information technologies and
their applications in the library environment, including web
development, imaging, multimedia production and presentation required.
Demonstrated knowledge of UNIX operating systems, web interface design
principles, web development including remote access, authentication
issues and development software, and web database connectivity
required. Knowledge of HTML, XHTML, CSS and server side scripting and
their evolving standards and implementation methods required, with
knowledge of DHTML, SQL, and XML strongly preferred. Familiarity with
network print and file services, basic networking and integrated library
systems strongly preferred. Demonstrated supervisory, organizational,
analytical, and project management experience; excellent communications,
team-building and interpersonal skills required; experience in set-up
and troubleshooting of computer hardware and software, both PC and Mac.
Initiative and creative problem-solving abilities, with sensitivity to
different learning styles and strong public service philosophy required.
Applications accepted until position filled; those received before March
1, 2002, will be given first consideration. Please submit a letter of
interest, resume, and names and telephone numbers of three references
to: Manager of Employment, Bowdoin College, Human Resources Department,
3500 College Station, Brunswick, ME 04011-8246. Bowdoin College is
committed to equal opportunity through affirmative action. Women and
members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.
