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Two full-time software developer positions are available in the Indiana University Digital Library Program in support of the Variations3 digital music library project recently funded by IMLS. These positions are located at Indiana University Bloomington and feature a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental care, retirement plan, 6 weeks of paid vacation plus holidays (more info at <http://www.indiana.edu/~hrm/careers/>), plus the chance to work with a great group of people on an interesting digital library project. Details of both positions are provided below. Applications must be submitted online at http://www.indiana.edu/~hrm/employment/ola.html, referencing the appropriate position number. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Regards, Jon --- Jon Dunn Digital Library Program [log in to unmask] Indiana University Bloomington (812) 855-0953 ========== SENIOR SOFTWARE ANALYST/PROGRAMMER: MULTIMEDIA APPLICATION ARCHITECTURE Vice President, Information Technology (PA14/15 ) Position#: 00012220 (Second Listing) The newly funded Variations3 project is building a digital music library in a box that can be deployed at institutions around the nation. Based on the pioneering work of Variations2 (http://variations2.indiana.edu ), Variations3 will take the system that is currently in production at Indiana University in Bloomington and, based on requirements gathered from partner institutions, create a system that can be readily implemented elsewhere. Variations3 is seeking a software architect to design and develop this exciting new system, one that will eventually be released as open source. Variations3 will provide students and faculty with online access to and annotation of digitized music via streaming audio and scanned scores. Support for streaming video is also being considered. An XML-based metadata model designed specifically for searching music collections underlies these functions and is supported by custom tools for digitizers and catalogers. Responsibilities include system architecture, design, development, and support for this complex set of distributed applications based on web services and AJAX. In addition, the applications integrate with other information systems on campus such as course registration, the online library catalog, course reserves listings, and the central authentication server. Technical development is in support of a major grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). This three-year position is funded through September 30, 2008, with potential for renewal. Final appointment level depends upon the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. Qualifications: Bachelors degree required. Professional experience in systems analysis and design plus three or more years of programming experience required, including substantial experience with Java, relational databases, and XML. Unix system administration, Perl, and networking are essential as is experience with web servers and web technologies. Ability to interact professionally with faculty, librarians and technical staff as well as good customer service and communication skills required. Graduate degree in computer science or closely related field preferred. Experience with digital libraries or digital media applications, digital audio/video and streaming multimedia, security technology, web services, AJAX, and software packaging desired. Working knowledge of music and music notation valuable but not required. Indiana University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment institution. ========== ANALYST/PROGRAMMER: MULTIMEDIA USER EXPERIENCE Vice President, Information Technology (PA12/13/14) Position#: 00012391 (Second Listing) The newly funded Variations3 project is building a digital music library in a box that can be deployed at institutions around the nation. Based on the pioneering work of Variations2 (http://variations2.indiana.edu ), Variations3 will take the system that is currently in production at Indiana University in Bloomington and, based on requirements gathered from partner institutions, create a system that can be readily implemented elsewhere. Variations3 is seeking a user interface programmer to design and develop the user experience for this exciting new system, a system that will eventually be released as open source. Variations3 will provide students and faculty with online access to and annotation of digitized music via QuickTime-based streaming audio and scanned scores. Support for streaming video is also being considered. An XML-based metadata model designed specifically for searching music collections underlies these functions and is supported by custom tools for digitizers and catalogers. Responsibilities include user research, requirements and design specification, prototyping, evaluation, development, and support of the user interface for this complex set of distributed applications based on web services, AJAX, and Java. Technical development is in support of a major grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). This three-year position is funded through September 30, 2008, with potential for renewal. Final appointment level depends upon the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. Qualifications: Bachelors degree plus two or more years of programming experience required, including experience with Java and web UI technologies. Must have some familiarity with Unix and Perl. Ability to interact professionally with faculty, librarians and technical staff as well as good customer service and communication required. Graduate degree in computer science or closely related field preferred. Professional experience in user interface design and development, digital audio/video streaming technology such as QuickTime, as well as experience with digital libraries or digital media applications highly desired. Experience in cross-platform UI development (Windows and Macs) very valuable. Working knowledge of music and music notation valuable but not required. Indiana University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment institution.