[LIBJOBS] USA - Austin, TX - Virtual Library Administrator

Posting Title                            Virtual Library Administrator  

Job Requisition Number    066005  

Position Number                   114221  

Job Type                                    Full-Time  

Division Name                        Lib Data Systems  

Minimum Qualifications    Master's degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited university plus three (3) years of related experience

Notes to Applicants              Cover letter must be attached to be considered for this position.  

Pay Range                                 $19.23 - $24.52 per hour  

Hours                                          M-F 8 AM - 5 PM -- evening and weekend hours will be required.  

Job Close Date                        Open Until Filled. Departments may close a posting at their discretion.

Type of Posting                      External  

Department                             Library  

Regular/Temporary              Regular  

Category                                    Professional  

Location                                     Faulk Library - 800 Guadalupe, P.O. Box 2287, Austin TX 78768  

Preferred Qualifications                

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

1. Develop and maintain strategic and operational plans for the Austin Public Library on-line information, content, websites, library services, and programs.

2. Develop, prioritize, maintain, and direct web-related project plans and schedules.

3. Develop, write, and manage project plans including tasks, scope and impacts.

4. Define, analyze, document, and monitor requirements for data/content, workflow, and logical processes.

5. Conduct research into emerging best practices in the use of technology for content delivery and accessibility primarily related to Libraries, websites, and the Library Catalog.

6. Assists in design and implementation of business functions and customer interfaces through automation.

7. Ensure that content is consistently useful, up-to-date, accurate, and of interest to the on-line Library customer.

8. Translate Library customer needs into designs for customer interfaces that can be automated and programmatically implemented over the web.

9. Integrate historical Library measures with website traffic and usage data and monitor, analyze and report on web site traffic and usage data.

10. Ensure Library special collections are integrated smoothly into on-line delivery models.

11. Provide management with planning and control information by assembling and analyzing data; identifying trends; providing forecasts; explaining processes and techniques.

12. Coordinate project activities with divisional and cross departmental activities

 

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

May provide leadership, guidance and technical advice.  

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities                 Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

Skilled in collaborating with others to accomplish goals across organizational divisions.

Skilled in managing multiple projects integrating their controls and outputs.

Highly motivated and self-directed.

Skilled in project management.

Skilled in managing the process of innovative change.

Skilled in understanding database design and database usage for content delivery.

Skilled in writing and editing text for the online environment.

Skilled in focusing on detail, style, format, consistency, and quality.

Skilled in promoting a Library website as an information and educational tool for the public.

Skilled in translating library customer needs into an on-line environment.

Skilled in creating a user-centered approach to Web-based services.

Knowledge of public library collections and services.

Knowledge of and commitment to the principles and values of public library service.

Knowledge of reference work and Reader's Advisory in a library.

Knowledge of digital resources within a Library and information environment.

Knowledge of Web site organization and content presentation.

Knowledge of the issues and technological challenges facing libraries.

Knowledge of a wide range of library and information resources in all formats.

 Knowledge of the use of appropriate computer programs and tools used for the development and maintenance of effective websites.

Knowledge of web design focused on accessibility, usability, clear navigation and best practices.

Skilled in developing and executing business plans and preparing budgets.

Skilled in developing and implementing business processes.

Skilled in developing and promoting management best practices.

Ability to motivate employees and build morale.

Skilled in collaborating with others to accomplish goals across organizational divisions.

Skilled in writing, reviewing and interpreting technical documents and making public presentations.

Ability to exercise good judgment, tact and diplomacy in all dealings and maintain confidentiality as required.  

Does this job require a criminal background investigation?        
This position does not require a criminal background investigation  

EEO/ADA             City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or TTY (512) 974-2445.   

 

Candidates should apply online through the City of Austin web site:  www.austincityjobs.org/applicants/Central?quickFind=60049