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From: Melissa Prentice [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 6:10 PM
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Subject: [lita-l] lita seeks web manager
LITA Web Manager
Job Description
In cooperation with the LITA Board, LITA staff, and the Web Coordinating
Committee and interest group chairs, the Web Manager is responsible for
the content and services available on the LITA website. The Web Manager
makes policy recommendations to the Board on issues such as page
appearance, standards and technologies used on the site, and the use of
outside contractors; LITA staff is responsible for routine site
maintenance and works with the Web Manager and ALA ITTS staff to
implement changes.
Responsibilities:
* Coordinate the LITA web site working with appropriate LITA
Committee and Interest Group coordinators, LITA Web Editors, the Board
and LITA and ALA ITTS Office staff.
* Determine the content, form, and design of the site, which
provides "the face of LITA" to both its members and the public in
consultation with the LITA Board.
* Work with the LITA Office and ALA ITTS to investigate, test, and
implement new technologies for web publishing.
* Establish a web technologies sandbox for prototyping and
developing new services and content for LITA members; invite and
authorize LITA members to participate in this development activity
* Chair and coordinate the activities of the LITA Web Coordinating
Committee
* Provide LITA representation on the ALA Web Advisory Committee.
* Maintain the LITA Web site documentation
* Manage web publishing authorization
* Provide technical support as needed to individuals involved in
maintaining the site
* Provide analysis of and reports for usage log data and archive
the log files
* Delegate above responsibilities among Web Coordinating Committee
members as appropriate.
Qualifications
* Experience in developing and running website representing an
organization
* Excellent knowledge of HTML, Content Management Systems, and Web
2.0 Technologies.
* LITA Member (can join if not already a member)
* Familiarity with LITA structure, Interest Groups, and programs
Reports to:
* LITA Board
* Provides reports semi-annually for the LITA Board
Term
* Term begins following the ALA Midwinter Meeting in February 2007
and runs through Annual Conference 2008.
Compensation
* Annual stipend or reimbursement of expenses for ALA Annual and
Midwinter conference up to $1,500 annually.
LITA Provides:
* Appropriate training in Collage (CMS)
* Access to sandbox for testing new technologies
How to apply:
Send letter of application, resume, and three references by December 12
to:
Mary Taylor
LITA Executive Director
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Selected candidates will be contacted by December 21, 2007 to schedule
in-person interviews at the Midwinter Meeting of the American Library
Association in Philadelphia, PA, The appointment will begin following
the ALA Midwinter Meeting.
