Just passing along info for those who may be interested. Please don't respond to me. :-)
U.S. COURTS LIBRARY 8th CIRCUIT DIGITAL SERVICES LIBRARIAN A new position is available in the U.S. Courts 8th Circuit Library System headquarters in St. Louis. The library system consists of a headquarters and 9 branch libraries which serve all federal judges and court staff in the 7 states of the 8th Circuit. The Digital Services Librarian will primarily be responsible for developing and maintaining library web sites, recommending and developing electronic services, training court staff on the use of digital resources, and assisting with reference. Initial appointment will be for 1 year; renewable if funding permits. Primary Responsibilities: Work with stakeholders to determine the content and layout of library web sites Maintain the library's web sites (including web page technical support and troubleshooting) Collaborate with other library personnel to develop and maintain the library's digital services Investigate emerging technologies; recommend and develop applications Implement appropriate Web 2.0+ technologies Develop and conduct training for library and court staff on the use of electronic resources Serve as library SharePoint administrator Assist as needed in maintaining Unicorn and other library systems Provide reference services in coordination with other staff Requirements: M.L.S. + minimum one year full-time or equivalent library experience Substantial experience in providing support for library-related information technology services Working knowledge of emerging technologies related to the design and delivery of library services Experience with blogs, wikis, media-casting, RSS, and other Web 2.0 applications Experience designing and maintaining web pages Excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to make presentations and conduct training sessions Occasional travel required; background check required for successful candidate Preferred qualifications: Degree or substantial coursework in information technology Expert online research skills, including Lexis, Westlaw and the Internet Experience with SharePoint and SharePoint Designer Law library experience Salary and Term: Minimum $55,000 (approximate); initial 1 year appointment, renewable subject to funding Court cannot reimburse interview or relocation expenses Submit letter and resume by February 15, 2010 to: Ann Fessenden, Circuit Librarian U.S. Courts Library 8th Circuit 111 S. 10th St., Room 22.300 St. Louis, MO 63102 ann_fessen...@ca8.uscourts.gov For more information on federal court employment see: http://www.uscourts.gov/careers/ -- Carol Bean beanwo...@gmail.com
