Opening: Educationa​l Technology Librarian, The John Marshall Law School (Chicago)

The John Marshall Law School Library is seeking an energetic candidate for a new, full-time Educational Technology Librarian position. The Educational Technology Librarian will play an important role in the library’s efforts to create, promote, and facilitate the use of technology-rich learning environments. This position reports to the Assistant Director for Academic Technology. The Academic Technology team is responsible for leading the creation of technology-rich learning and research environments, supporting the distance education program, and digital media production.

Primary Duties:

• Lead the library in using new technology for instruction, research, and information dissemination
• Manage library web pages, which includes interfaces for web-based resources·
• Coordinate library information technology and serve a key role in planning technology-related library projects.
• Povide technical support and training on classroom technology use.
• Collaborate with faculty in the use of educational technology both in the classroom and online
• Keep up to date with market trends and new developments in classroom and library technologies
• Gather and analyze statistical data to assist with the library’s decision making
• Some work during evenings and weekends
• Other responsibilities and special projects as assigned

Qualifications:

Required:

• Master of Library and Information Science (or equivalent) degree from an ALA accredited school
• Demonstrated knowledge of standards-based Web and data design and programming (such as PHP, CSS and XHTML)
• Strong knowledge of educational technologies, such as presentation tools
• Proven self-starter with multi-tasking abilities
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Must be able to carry or lift 25 lbs. and be able to walk/stand for a long periods of time

Preferred:

• Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited school
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technology field
• Knowledge about and experience with Innovative Interface Millennium system
• Supervisory and/or teaching experience.

Salary: The John Marshall Law School offers excellent benefits and a highly competitive salary. 

To apply:  Please email your resume, cover letter, links to examples of your work, and contact information for three work references to: Ibukun Fasoranti, Library Office Manager, at ifasora(at)jmls.edu

Application deadline:  All applications must be received by December 5.  Review of applications will begin immediately.