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Position announcement
AA/EOE
institution
Title: Coordinator of Web Development (search
extended)
Essential function: The Coordinator will work closely
with library faculty to maximize the instructional potential of the Hofstra
University Library’s Web site and other instructional technologies. The Coordinator will develop a site that
effectively presents the wide array of digital and print resources available
through the library, guides users in research, and engages them through dynamic,
interactive design. The Web site
provides access to resources, services, collections, and library news. It should be the primary service and
information delivery point, demonstrating a sense of identity and
coherence. The Coordinator reports
to the Assistant Dean for Reference Services and Collection Development and
fulfills the responsibilities enumerated below in concert with the Senior
Assistant Dean of Library Systems and Technology, the Computer Center Technical
Coordinator, the Computer Operations Facilitator, and the Internet Technology
section of the
Responsibilities:
. Coordinate the library's World
Wide Web site, with specific responsibility for the content and design of the
home page and other upper-level pages
. Develop on-line instructional and
assessment materials, supporting distance education and on-site instruction
programs
. Create, assess, and implement
on-line, self-guided tutorials
. Enable new capabilities, such as
virtual reference services
. Establish an ongoing usability
testing and assessment program
. Monitor content for accuracy,
currency, and consistency
. Monitor, identify, and communicate
innovations in applications of the Web for the delivery of resources, services,
and information
. Assist library faculty with the
design and content of useful Web pages and subject guides
. Develop on-line interactive tools,
such as surveys and forms
. Contribute to the development and
maintenance of the Web-based public access library catalog
. Maintain database vendor
administrative modules
. Maintain stylistic and structural
consistency throughout Web pages
. Recommend Web development policy
. Convene a Web advisory group for
guidance in the development of philosophy and policies related to the library's
Web environment and to insure consensus and ongoing communication with technical
services
. Complete additional assignments as
needed
Qualifications:
. An ALA-accredited Master's degree
in library or information science
. Demonstrated ability to develop an
effective Web site with a degree of complexity
. Knowledge of Web design
principles, including familiarity with Web accessibility and usability norms and
guidelines
. Strong writing and editing
skills
. Demonstrated skills in project
management, consensus building and problem solving
. Solid understanding of the role
and potential of technology for the design and delivery of information resources
and services
. Demonstrated experience with HTML
and JavaScript
. Demonstrated ability to work
collaboratively and between departments
. Experience in an academic or
research library environment desirable
Compensation:
. Minimum
$45,000
. Includes a full benefits
package
To apply, please submit a letter of
interest and résumé via electronic mail as Microsoft Word attachments by
Paul Glassman
Assistant Dean for Reference
Services & Collection Development
No telephone calls,
please.
010960