Emerging Technologies Librarian, Pelham Public Library, Pelham, NH
Posted February 6, 2017
Pending final approval at Town Meeting, the Pelham Public Library in Pelham, NH (pop. 12, 897) seeks an innovative technology librarian to join our team in mid to late March. This newly created, full time position will manage our digital branch and resources. Additional duties include covering a public service desk one night per week and occasional weekend hours.
A Masters in Library Science and a minimum of two years of professional public library experience is required, with at least one year working with emerging technologies. Specialized education, training or experience “may” be substituted for part of the educational requirement.
Position overview:
- Manages administrative aspects of the library system
- Manage and plan related software and upgrades
- Train staff on advanced features, like report writing
- Resolve technical issues related to the staff and public interfaces
- Liaison with Town IT Department
- Manages electronic library resources/digital content – books, audios, films, and databases
- Facilitate vendor relationships, including evaluation, upgrades and support
- Monitors trends and implementation of apps for patrons and librarians
- Maintains and updates library’s webpage, portal page, electronic newsletters and social media channel
- Interpret and implement data derived from web analytics
- Analyze and address web page design based on library needs
- Draft RFP for new webpage, implement new library webpage and monitor content and design
- Maintain and update Pelham Public Library website
- Train staff on content management
- Provides direct patron support
- Offer “Tech & Device Drop In”
- Present workshops on social media networking, privacy instruction, popular mobile apps
- Create online instructional materials
- Liaison, along with Children’s and Young Adult Librarians, to Pelham schools
Salary is $45,000 with excellent Town benefits package.
Open until filled but application review will begin February 22, 2017.
Please submit resume and digital portfolio to Irja Finn, Library Director [email protected]