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LITA Web Manager
Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the LITA Web site working with appropriate LITA Committees and Interest groups, the Board and LITA 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 Board
• Chair the LITA Web Coordinating Committee
• Work with the Web Coordinating Committee to identify content needs and oversee additions to the site
• Coordinate the activities of the Web Coordinating Committee, LITA Web Editors and the LITA Office so that information on the LITA web site is maintained in a timely manner
• Maintain the LITA Web site documentation
• Serve on the ALA Web Advisory Committee
• Work with the LITA Office and ALA ITTS in implementing and transitioning to a web content management system
• Work with the LITA office and ALA ITTS in implementing or updating services, web page templates and designs in the web content management system
• Authorize individuals to work on the host site, working through the LITA office to arrange access
• Maintain the general file structure, document templates, general-purpose graphics, and other tools that are needed for the LITA web site
• 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

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and running website representing an organization
• Excellent knowledge of HTML, knowledge of CGI and/or Perl scripting highly desirable
• LITA Member (can join if not already a member)
• Familiarity with LITA structure, Interest Groups, and programs
• Knowledge of Web content management systems a plus

Reports to:

• LITA Board
• Provides reports semi-annually for the LITA Board

Term

• Term begins following the ALA Midwinter Meeting in February 2006 and runs through Annual Conference 2007.

Compensation

• Annual stipend or reimbursement of expenses for ALA Annual and Midwinter conference up to $1,500 annually.

How to apply:

Send letter of application, resume, and three references by November 30 to:

Mary Taylor
LITA Executive Director
mtaylor@ala.org

Selected candidates will be contacted by December 19, 2005 to schedule in-person interviews at the Midwinter Meeting of the American Library Association in San Antonio , TX. The appointment will begin following the ALA Midwinter Meeting.