Thank
you for your interest in our opening for a PT/Temporary Web Services
Librarian. Please read the whole announcement, including the application
package instructions, before applying. I get a lot
of email, and by following these instructions you increase the chances
that I will see your email. Please do not send me physical resumes. All
applications will be accepted until the December 1st, 2013 deadline.
This
project will last for approximately 6 months (maybe more) and the work
hours are flexible. Please include follow up emails or emails containing
questions regarding this position with [PML-WL1Q]
to ensure that I see them. The hire will walk away with a concrete,
robust library related web project to put on their resume.
PT/Temporary Web Services Librarian
The Patchogue-Medford Library seeks a driven, creative and user oriented Temporary
Part-Time Librarian or Librarian Trainee with a technology background to work in the Adult
Services Department. This position is for 15 hours a week and includes, day, evening and
weekend hours.
Duties:
● Assists in the organization of local history content on the web
● Designs a modern User experience under the guidance of the digital strategist
● Organizes workflow of content for scanning
● Digitizes physical artifacts under guidance of the digital strategist & local history librarian
● Crafts web content for Local History Room
● Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
● MLS or Enrolled in a MLS program at an ALA Accredited school.
● Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, library
patrons and general public.
● Working knowledge of Drupal, including theme & module installation
● HTML & CSS Knowledge
● Strong customer service background (Such as retail/tech support)
● Strong writing skills
Preferred qualifications:
● An interest in American History
● Experience scanning & categorizing documents
● A proven team player & self starter
● Social media knowledge
Application Deadline: December 1, 2013
To Apply: Please email your application package to Michael Buono, Digital Strategist/New Adult Librarian,mbuono@pmlib.org.
Your
Application package should include a Cover Letter, Resume and
availability in PDF format. Please use the email subject [PML-WL1] Last
name, First Initial. For example, the subject line for my application
package would be [PML-WL1] Buono, M.
Best Regards,
Michael Buono
Digital Strategist/New Adult Librarian
Reference & Adult Services
Patchogue Medford Library
54-60 East Main Street
Patchogue, NY, 11772
