Web Services Librarian (Scranton, PA)

WEB SERVICES LIBRARIAN (Full Time, Entry Level)

The Web Services Librarian is primarily responsible for developing, maintaining and supporting the TCMC Medical Library website. By working collaboratively with librarians, faculty and students on the Medical Library website’s contents, this position will provide support to the TCMC curriculum and instructional program components. A primary responsibility is ensuring that high quality online materials and a wide array of electronic and print collection resources are readily available to virtual medical library users on a variety of platforms. This position will also lead evaluation efforts such as administering surveys and evaluating EZ Proxy data. The Web Services Librarian will also work closely with librarians and library staff on a variety of projects and initiatives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Content Creation for the Medical Library Website: collaborate with library units and content providers to create websites that support organizational strategies and goals. Create, or coordinate as a member of the medical library team, the online instructional components to support the library’s information literacy and informatics programs, such as tutorials, podcasts, blogs and wikis; design, develop and manage the virtual medical library website by performing webpage programming and providing technical maintenance; develop technical documentation related to the virtual medical library website to ensure quality control of projects and compliance with standards recommended by TCMC; provide leadership and recommendations for new technologies, such as handheld devices, and web-based applications, and assist with implementation of these new technologies.

2. Assist with Management of Electronic Resources: manage the A to Z e-journals and e-books lists; Troubleshoot technology problems for library clientele; Assist in the evaluation, selection and promotion of electronic resources; Identify, evaluate and contribute relevant content for the library’s website including high-quality, relevant documents and site links, and new e-resources; train, or arrange training for, end-users and staff in the use of electronic resources; assist with promoting alternative publishing models such as PubMed Central.

3. Public Services: The Web Services Librarian will participate in public services delivery to faculty and students both on the TCMC main campus and at the regional campuses. This position will engage in both formal and informal communication methods to learn about and meet user needs; assist students with research papers, troubleshoot electronic resources access issues and provide other direct public services via e-mail, phone or in-person. (20%)

4. Information Literacy and Informatics: The Web Services Librarian will participate in information literacy and medical informatics training and initiatives in partnership with TCMC librarians, the office of Academic Informatics and the office of Medical Informatics. These functions include supporting faculty development and medical informatics training and educational classes; and helping to troubleshoot access to library resources. (15%)

5. Service: Contribute to the Medical Library team and serve on TCMC internal/external committees by working cooperatively on library-wide initiatives as appropriate to position functions. Participate in statewide, regional and national library organizations. (10%)

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

• This position reports to the Director of the Library.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Master’s degree in library and information science (MLS or MSLS) from an ALA accredited program.

• Experience in developing and building websites and in providing technical maintenance.

• Commitment to a user-centered approach to web-based services, including web interfaces that meet the needs of library clientele.

Desired:

• Previous experience in an academic library preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Proficiency using HTML and web editors such as Dreamweaver and FrontPage.

• Proficiency using graphics editors, such as Photoshop and Visio.

• Knowledge of website and information architecture principles.

• An understanding of graphic design elements.

• Knowledge of current and emerging technologies in digital and web-based library services.

• Knowledge of current digital library standards and best practices.

• Knowledge of web-based instructional design principles and technologies.

• Knowledge of standard Windows packages, including PowerPoint, Publisher, Excel and MS Access.

• Strong Internet searching skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, and to set and meet deadlines.

• Ability to adapt to new and changing situations, priorities and technologies.

• Excellent communication skills in articulating the library’s online vision.

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Detail oriented, with excellent problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work with diverse groups of individuals, including students, faculty and staff.

• Strong initiative and ability to function independently and as a contributing member of a team.

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize, ability to demonstrate innovation and flexibility.

The Commonwealth Medical College, a new independent medical school inPennsylvania, is searching for candidates for faculty and staff positions to further its mission and maintain its commitment to excellence, embracement of diversity and service. We are looking for innovative, passionate individuals who yearn to lead and help shape a new model of medical education in northeastern Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth Medical College will train the next generation of physicians in a community based, distributive model working with clinical faculty throughout north central and northeastern Pennsylvania, linked by state-of-the-art technology. This is a chance to help shape the future of a new, innovative model of medical education. We are funded by state dollars and a generous grant from Blue Cross. The school enjoys tremendous regional support for its mission of education, research, and service and has developed relationships with outstanding local colleges, universities, hospitals and physicians to create a new model of medical education.

Please submit a cover letter and CV to: Human Resources, The Commonwealth Medical College, 150 North Washington Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503 or electronically to hr@tcmedc.org. For electronic submissions, please include the title of the position in the subject line of the response.

The Commonwealth Medical College is an equal opportunity employer. The College welcomes individuals with diverse experiences and expertise as

it seeks to maintain its commitment to quality health care for the increasingly diverse NEPA community, Pennsylvania, and the nation. The College’s non-discrimination workplace policies apply to all phases of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, promotions and discipline and prohibits discrimination based on gender, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical handicap, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, and veteran status. Led by the Vice President of Social Justice and Diversity, The Commonwealth Medical College has established the Office of Social Justice to oversee this policy and work with faculty, staff and students to maintain an academic and work environment that welcomes its talent and benefits from the richness of its diversity.