Friday, October 18, 2013
Librarian, Web Services (Librarian 2-4) - Yale University Cushing/Whitney Medical Library, New Haven
Librarian, Web Services (Librarian 2-4) - Yale University Cushing/Whitney Medical Library,
New Haven. Position Focus: Reporting to the Head, Library Technology
Services & Support, this position is responsible for developing,
testing, implementing and maintaining Medical Library websites and other
technology initiatives in support of the educational, research and
clinical needs of Yale Schools of Medicine, Public Health, Nursing, the
Yale-New Haven Hospital and other affiliated institutions of the
Yale-New Haven Medical Center . The Web Services Librarian works closely
with fellow Medical Library staff, others within the Medical Center
community and the larger Yale Library to create the best digital
environment for library users. Required Education, Skills and
Experience: Master’s degree from an ALA- accredited library school, or
equivalent combination of relevant advanced degree and experience.
Experience working collegially, collaboratively, and independently with
varied groups, within and across a complex organization and a rapidly
changing, team environment; experience in the creation and development
of large and complex websites. Demonstrated ability working with:
Drupal; best practices/standards in web design, development and content
administration; HTML, CSS JavaScript, PHP, usability and accessibility
is required; Ruby, Python, and/or Java is preferred. Demonstrated
excellent project management, systems documentation, and written and
oral communication skills. Demonstrated ability using graphic design
tools (e.g., Photoshop, Fireworks or similar), and demonstrated
familiarity with diverse metadata formats (e.g. MARC, MODS, Dublin
Core), and institutional repositories. Demonstrated ability to work
collaboratively in a team environment, to solve problems creatively, and
to effectively build partnerships and promote the benefits of change in
an academic culture that often values ambiguity, diversity of opinion
and historic precedent. Yale University assigns ranks to librarian
positions based on a combination of professional experience and
accomplishments (see range assigned to this description as noted in the
posting position title). Librarian ranking information: Click here for
more information. How to apply: Review of applications will begin
immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Applications, consisting of a cover letter, resume, and the names and
contact information of three (3) professional references should be
submitted by applying online at http://www.yale.edu/jobs.
The STARS requisition ID for this position is 23176BR. Please be sure
to reference #23176BR in your cover letter. Yale University is an
affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Yale values diversity in
its faculty, staff, and students and strongly encourages applications
from women and members of underrepresented minority groups.
Labels:
academic libraries,
medical,
new haven county,
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technology
Location:
New Haven, CT, USA