Please excuse cross-postings.
The University of Nevada, Reno Libraries will move into a
brand-new
building that is nearly 300,000 square feet in size during
the summer of
2008. The Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
(http://www.knowle
dgecenter.unr.edu/) offers high-tech computing spaces
and traditional reading rooms, provides art display areas, a
168 seat
auditorium, a coffee shop, and a robotic book retrieval
system, as well
as office and work areas for over 100 permanent staff
members and
approximately 150 student employees. With a five-story
atrium and
spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and city
lights, the
building is a campus centerpiece and a social, as well as
intellectual,
hub for over 16,000 University of Nevada students.
The Libraries seek an energetic individual to serve as an
Applications
Development Librarian. Position will take a leading role in
recommending, configuring, designing, and developing
applications that
support the library's initiatives to provide user-friendly,
integrated
access to an extensive and rich collection of licensed
electronic
resources and unique resources in digital format. This
position will
also provide software customization for vendor-provided
applications in
response to user needs and the libraries' goals and
objectives. The
successful candidate will possess an optimal blend of
interest,
aptitude, skills and experience in the use of information
technology to
provide access to resources and metadata. Strong analytical
and
problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills and
ability to
work in a collaborative team environment are also expected.
Minimum qualifications include an MLS or equivalent from an
ALA
accredited program; experience with relational database
design,
management and maintenance (SQL Server preferred); skills
with some or
all of the following development tools: XML, ASP.NET, Perl,
Javascript,
C#, PHP; knowledge of current and emerging technologies in
digital and
web-based library services; knowledge of library metadata
formats,
particularly MARC.
Salary range: $56,733-87,281 DOE. Full benefits package. For
more
information about position responsibilities, qualifications,
and
benefits, and to apply go to
http:
//www.library.unr.edu/jobs/kcprojobs.html.
Electronic applications only are accepted through the
university's
E-search system. The following documents must be attached in
order to
complete your application: letter of application, resume,
and contact
information for three professional references. To assure
consideration,
submit application by April 21, 2008.
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