Job Details: Information Specialist/Web Newsletter Editor
| Job Title: | Information Specialist/Web Newsletter Editor |
| Job ID: | 944 |
| Company: | Library Associates |
| Position Type: | Contract |
| Pay Rate: | DOE |
| Skills: | MediaWiki, Twiki, PHP, MySQL, Perl |
| Date Posted: | Jun-11-08 |
LAC seeks an Information Specialist/Web Newsletter Editor to assist with implementing Web 2.0 tools (blogs, wikis, RSS) for communicating and interacting with a government agency research community, including promoting awareness of information products and services and educating the community on publishing opportunities, knowledge management, and research discovery. This is a 4-month project with some flexibility in schedule, located Gaithersburg, MD.
Responsibilities
* Create an operating replacement for library's monthly newsletter, currently distributed in print and electronically, using Web 2.0 tools to deliver content.
* Specific activities may include:
o Participate on team tasked with exploring blog software & hosting; options and defining workflows & review/approval policies;
o Upgrade existing wiki to latest version of MediaWiki, or install and deploy Twiki software;
o Train information services staff on use of wiki;
o Implement/deploy blog software, and train staff on authoring and editing of blog posts, and use of linking and web syndication features;
o Work with information services staff to establish workflows, and policies etc.;
o Prepare documentation that includes logistics, workflow and staff training to ensure smooth operation beyond initial implementation.
Qualifications
* Knowledge/experience with Windows environment;
* Experience with wiki software, such as MediaWiki or Twiki;
* Experience with proprietary or open source blog software, or hosted software services;
* Some knowledge of PHP, MySQL or Perl.
* Must be a U.S. Citizen.
To Apply:
· Please send email and cover letter to Recruiter at jobs@libraryassociates.com with Information Specialist/Web Newsletter Editor and Job #944 in the Subject line of your email.
· LAC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer who values diversity in the workplace.
| Location: [rss] | US-MD-Gaithersburg |
| Telecommute: | No (Onsite Position) |
| Contact Name: | Keith Gurtzweiler |
| Contact Phone: | |
| Contact Email: | jobs@libraryassociates.com |
| URL: | http://www.libraryassociates.com |
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