***Search Re-opened***

Williams College, a top-ranked coeducational liberal arts college located in
the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts, seeks a creative and curious
librarian who combines a passion for working with library users with the
imagination and programming skills to take the library's virtual presence to
the next level. This full-time, 12-month administrative staff position 
reports
to the Head of Research and Reference Services.

The Reference/Web Development Librarian is solely responsible for 
managing the
library's web site and the custom-created content management system that 
drives
it. S/he provides vision for continued development of the library's web 
site by
actively exploring web programming and technology trends and assessing their
application to and suitability for our library. In consultation with the
library's Electronic Public Interfaces Committee, the Reference/Web 
Development
Librarian sets priorities for site improvements and implements changes. S/he
trains and supports reference and instruction colleagues to be 
self-sufficient
web authors.

As an active member of the Research and Reference Services department, the
Reference/Web Development Librarian provides reference and instruction 
services
for the humanities and social sciences. S/he works at the reference desk,
conducts research appointments, plans and teaches information literacy
sessions, and develops the library's collections in assigned 
disciplines. Some
weekend and evening hours are required.

The successful candidate will be a dynamic professional, committed to public
services and proficient in advanced web programming. It is essential 
that the
Reference/Web Development Librarian be flexible, self-motivated and a strong
team player who enjoys both working with the public and developing 
technology.
S/he should be able to handle a wide range of tasks and responsibilities
effectively and happily.

Williams College Libraries, comprised of Sawyer Library, Schow Science 
Library,
and College Archives & Special Collections, is home to a rich, historic
collection of nearly one million volumes selected for undergraduate 
research in
the liberal arts. As a teaching library, we value our role as educators 
and our
tradition of excellent personal service.

Requirements:

   * ALA-accredited MLS, MLIS or equivalent
   * Demonstrated expertise in developing and maintaining dynamic, 
data-driven
web sites, using XHTML, CSS, Javascript (particularly the jQuery and/or
scriptaculous libraries), PHP, and SQL  (particularly using the MySQL 
database
engine)
   * Experience or coursework in reference and instruction services
   * Knowledge of emerging web and information technologies and ability to
integrate them into existing tools and sites
   * Comfort with developing web sites in both Unix and Windows environments
   * Demonstrated web site design skills
   * Ability to explain and to teach technology to a less- or non-technical
audience
   * Subject knowledge and demonstrated interest in at least one social
sciences or humanities discipline
   * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

For optimal consideration, submit application by February 12, 2010. Position
open until filled.

Please apply by sending a cover letter, resume and the URL for a portfolio
describing your recent programming projects including job number 300599-ILI:

by e-mail to: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
or by postal mail to:
   Office of Human Resources, Williams College
   100 Spring Street Suite 201
   Williamstown, MA 01267

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Aimee Babcock-Ellis
Graduate Assistant
Nonprint Media Services Library
0300 Hornbake Library
University of Maryland College Park
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