Washington and Lee University
Washington and Lee University seeks a creative, collaborative, service-oriented and technologically skilled professional to take the lead in developing the Library’s Web-based services to support the University’s curriculum and its liberal arts mission. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of new technology-based library services.
Founded in 1749, Washington and Lee University (http://www.wlu.edu) is a highly selective liberal arts college located in a beautiful area near the Shenandoah Valley. Most states and more than fifty foreign countries are represented among its 1,750 undergraduates and 400 law students. The University’s distinguished liberal arts program in the College is complemented by the Williams School of Commerce, Economics and Politics and by the School of Law, the University’s only post-baccalaureate division. An equal opportunity employer, Washington and Lee is committed to the recruitment and retention of a broad, inclusive student body, faculty and administration that represent a wide range of interests, abilities and cultures.
Reporting to the Head of Public Services, the Technology Coordinator will manage the content and design of the library’s expanding Web presence, promote Web standards and coordinate usability assessment. The position works closely with other members of the Public Services staff and colleagues in the Academic Technologies Department to integrate library information systems with campus systems. This includes responsibility for the library Web server, the ILLiad interlibrary loan system, the campus blogging system, and EZProxy, as well as participation in the administration of W&L’s Sakai course management system. This position also works with the Innovative Interfaces coordinator in developing the library’s OPAC. The Technology Coordinator will assist in implementing W&L’s institutional repository and other opportunities for developing campus digital asset management systems. The successful candidate will collaborate with subject librarians and faculty to plan and promote library instruction, serve on library and college committees, and benefit from numerous continuing education and professional development opportunities. He or she may also participate in reference services and collection development.
Requires a graduate degree in Library and Information Science or related field. Experience in and enthusiasm for teaching and working with faculty and undergraduate students is required. At least three years of professional experience in an academic library is preferred; however, candidates with alternate experience will be considered. The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience; minimum $46,000.
A review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please send a resume or curriculum vitae, cover letter, names and contact information for three professional references and a URL of a portfolio highlighting your recent Web projects to: