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Emerging Technologies Librarian - Philadelphia, PA

Filed under GSLIS Jobs and Opportunities
Posted by GSLIS, May 08, 2008
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EMPLOYER:The Drexel University Libraries are seeking an energetic, innovative, and adaptable librarian to lead the libraries’ new technology initiatives.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Emerging Technologies Librarian will spearhead our efforts to effectively incorporate these new technologies into user-centered library services and products. He/she will collaborate with and support colleagues across the Drexel University Libraries in discovering (or creating), assessing, and evaluating new digital learning materials to enhance the effectiveness of the libraries’ instructional initiatives and of student learning.

Working closely with colleagues in Information Services, Health Sciences, Library Systems, and Access Services, this librarian will direct task-oriented teams that plan and implement specific initiatives, which may range from optimizing the libraries’ chat services to developing a model online video tutorial to prototyping an online discipline-oriented knowledge base. The position reports to the Head of Information Services in Hagerty Library.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Identify, evaluate, and promote the deployment of current and emerging technologies in the libraries’ reference and educational services. This includes, but is not limited to, online chat, instant messaging, podcasting, RSS feeds, course management systems, social networking programs (e.g.,MySpace), online learning programs, wikis, blogs, and internet-based virtual worlds (e.g., Second Life).

Lead teams that develop and test new instructional tools such as video tutorials, interactive tutorials, and high-tech library components for online courses. Provide leadership, support, best practices, and training for library staff as they integrate emerging technologies into new services and products.

Explore, develop, and promote opportunities to integrate library resources and services into course management and online and distance learning initiatives.

Promote and support usability testing as a standard component of new product development. Keep current with emerging technologies critical to the design and delivery of responsive library services and actively share techniques, strategies and tools with colleagues.

Contribute to local staff development and to the profession at large through presentations, publications, and involvement in professional associations. Seek out grant funding possibilities to support new developments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• MLS degree from an ALA-accredited program.
  
• Two years professional library experience.
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of emerging information technologies.
  
• Proficiency with current standard technologies, such as Web 2.0 tools, instant messaging, blogs, social networking and online communities.
  
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities and strong presentation skills.
  
• Ability to lead teams of colleagues in project-oriented work.
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
  

SALARY: Competitive

TO APPLY:To apply for this position, please visit www.drexeljobs.com and refer to Requisition Number 2274. Please complete the Online Application Form, and attach you cover letter and resume.