Digital Library Applications Administrator
Smith College
Northampton
Smith College is accepting applications for a Digital Library Applications
Administrator to administer digital library applications used by faculty,
staff, and students, such as web content management, digital collection
repositories, and archives information management and other tools used in
support of teaching and learning with library content and services. In
addition, consults with content and technology specialists in the Libraries,
Information Technology Services and other campus constituencies to design,
develop, test and support programs. Recommend and implement additional
functionality for systems related to the digital library.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Applications Administration: Develop and implement digital library
applications across multiple environments and operating platforms, including:
tools for library web content management, digital collection repositories, and
archives information management. Make recommendations for
appropriate frameworks for application development and service delivery that
take into account the cost of implementation, integration, support, and
maintenance. Participate in iterative testing and integration of user feedback
throughout the development process. Assure data integrity across storage and
data assets. Adhere to established development methodology standards,
practices, and procedures. Create and maintain technical and user
documentation.
Applications Support: Troubleshoot and coordinate response to bugs, including
effective management of ticketing system. Conduct maintenance, monitor
performance and security, and update web, database, and ancillary
services. Participate in library-wide and consortial
committees and professional activities. Engage in continuous professional
self-development. Maintain awareness of best practices and advances in digital
library applications, frameworks and implementations. Participate in the
digital library development community. Perform related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree and a minimum of three years of
experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Fluent in
more than one programming language, such as PHP, Ruby on Rails, Perl, or
JavaScript. Experience in establishing and customizing open source software,
preferably Fedora Commons, Drupal, and ArchiveSpace applications. Experience
with mobile and responsive web design preferred; familiar with digital library
metadata standards and formats preferred; demonstrated talent in online
interaction design preferred.
Skills: Demonstrated ability to envision and execute successful technology
implementations. Strong collaborative skills, working with both technical and
non-technical colleagues. Project management skills for
prioritizing multiple tasks effectively. Excellent written and verbal
communication skills.
Review of application will begin immediately. To be
considered for this position, apply online at
http://smithcollege.hiretouch.com.
Smith College is an EO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
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