Date: Thu, 15 May 1997 12:15:25 EST
From: EVELYN EHRLICH <EHRLICHE@elmer1.bobst.nyu.edu>
Subject: Librarian for Digital Technologies -- NYU
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
Librarian for Digital Technologies
Provides technical development for the library's digital
programs, including multimedia image databases, digital
collections and finding aids, online exhibits, electronic text
applications and web services. Works with library staff to
develop and implement programming solutions to support digital
projects and web content, including scripts and forms; multimedia
applications; authoring tools and document viewing methods.
Serves on the reference desk. Keeps current with advances in web
technology and digital libraries. Works closely with other
librarians working on digital projects. Requires experience with
electronic information resources and services, imaging, website
management and configuration, networked client/server and web
environments, working knowledge of graphics and imaging
technologies, digital collections production, HTML, SGML, CGI,
PERL, Java and C++ programming; familiarity with Internet
architecture and technologies involved in running a website;
ability to work with multiple platforms, e.g., PC, Unix,
Macintosh. Excellent communication, analytic and problem-solving
skills. ALA accredited MLS, master's degree for tenure. Faculty
status, attractive benefits package. Minimum: $36,000. To ensure
consideration send resume and letter of application, including
names, addresses and telephone numbers of 3 references by June
30, 1997 to Mr. Jeffrey Slemmer, Library Personnel Director, NYU
Libraries, 70 Washington Square South, New York, NY 10012.
PRELIMINARY INTERVIEWS AT ALA Annual conference.
NYU encourages applications from women and members of minority
groups.