The Rose Hill campus of Fordham
University is seeking a Digital Services
Librarian.
ADMINISTRATIVE POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
TITLE OF POSITION:
Digital Services Librarian
DEPARTMENT:
Walsh Library, Rose Hill
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Digital Services Librarian
participates in the planning, development, implementation, maintenance, and
technical support of the Library’s core digital initiatives with primary focus
on the Library’s web presence, all associated web-based applications and back-end
databases.
The Digital Services Librarian is responsible for
overseeing the development of digital collections using the CONTENTdm software
platform and the Institutional Research Repository utilizing the Digital
Commons platform. The incumbent provides website customization and database
development for the ILLIAD interlibrary loan system, the ARES electronic
reserve room, the SirsiDynix Symphony integrated library system, the CONTENTdm
digital collections platform, and the Digital Commons research repository.
Specific responsibilities include:
· Collaboration with other library
personnel to develop and maintain the Library’s electronic services
· Maintains the Library’s web presence
(involves website design, scripting, database development, and web page technical support and
troubleshooting)
· Works with stakeholders to determine
the content and layout of the library website (page design, overall navigation,
and usability)
· Designs and deploys web forms to
support library services
· Develops Access and SQL databases as
needed
· Configures and provides reporting
from Google Analytics
· Provides training and support to
library staff who contribute content to the library web presence
· Designs graphics, posters, and
handouts as needed
· Collaborates with the University
Office of Development and University Relations on the use of the JADU content management
system for the primary library website
QUALIFICATIONS:
· ALA Accredited MLS degree
· Five years web and database
development experience preferred
· Minimum of three years academic
library experience preferred
· Demonstrable knowledge of web
programming and database development
· Must have strong interpersonal
skills and the ability work well with others and communicate professionally
with colleagues and University community
STARTING DATE:
10/09/18
Send
Cover Letter and CV to:
Michael Considine
Director, Electronic Information Center
Fordham University is committed to excellence through
diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled
and other protected categories
