Job Posting: Technology Services Librarian, Missouri S&T
Merrell, Becky S. 22 Sep 2008 16:48 UTC
Technology Services Librarian -- Search Extended
The Curtis Laws Wilson Library of the Missouri University of Science and
Technology (Missouri S & T) invites applications for the position of
Technology Services Librarian. Missouri S & T, one of four campuses of
the University of Missouri, is the premier science and engineering
campus of the system. It offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in
science and engineering, and undergraduate degrees in the liberal arts.
Responsibilities: Coordinates the acquisition of hardware and software
for the library. Works with the campus Information Technology department
to facilitate inter-departmental communication. Works with library staff
to discover new technologies and implement them to enhance patron
services. Maintains the library's website in coordination with a library
steering committee. Acts as the first-line of technical support for
library content authors who are working to edit the library site. Serve
as the library technical advisor for the library's institutional
repository and digitization efforts. Serves as backup to the electronic
resources librarian in regard to access and technology issues. Assists
with technology issues surrounding the library's WebOpac and ILS. Hires
workers for and manages the library multimedia and poster printing
facility
QUALIFICATIONS: Required: ALA-accredited MLS; experience or equivalent
education in applicable hardware, software and programming used in
libraries. Desired: Experience with MARC21 and/or Dublin Core;
experience with an integrated library system, particularly Innovative
Interfaces' Millennium; familiarity with HTML/XML, CSS and UNIX; ability
to communicate well with a variety of audiences.
SALARY and BENEFITS: 12 month, non-tenured faculty position at Librarian
II level; $40,000 minimum; 28 days vacation annually and 8 paid
holidays; vested retirement after five years; university medical and
dental benefits package.
TO APPLY: Please send a letter of application, resume, and names of
three current references to: Human Resource Services ,Reference Number:
R00030514, Missouri University of Science and Technology, 300 W. 12th
Street, 113 University Center, Rolla, MO 65409-1050 or send email to
hrsinfo@mst.edu. Review of applications will begin November 1st.
Missouri S&T is an AA/EEO employer. Females, minorities and persons with
disabilities are encouraged to apply. Recent and future graduates also
are welcome to apply. Questions may be directed to Maggie Trish, Chair
of the Search Committee, at trishm@mst.edu.