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The following IT professional staff position is currently available in the Library Technologies and Digital Libraries division of the Indiana University Libraries. If you are interested in applying, you may do so through the Jobs @ IU website
at <https://jobs.iu.edu/joblisting/index.cfm?jlnum=2642>.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about this job opportunity.
Jon
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Jon Dunn
Director, Library Technologies and Digital Libraries
IU Bloomington Libraries / University Information Technology Services
Indiana University
(812) 855-0953
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Associate Director for Digital Library Software Development
Position # 00035708
Department name Libraries
Classification PAE-4IT
The Associate Director for Digital Library Software Development in the Library Technologies and Digital Libraries division of the IU Libraries is responsible
for managing the staff and projects of the IU Digital Library Program’s (DLP) systems development group. The DLP is a joint venture of the IU Libraries and University Information Technology Services (UITS) and is comprised of employees from both departments.
The person in this position will manage a team of seven programmer/analysts, database, and system administrators across multiple projects. Responsibilities will include working with other DLP and Library Technologies managers to define new projects and set
priorities, managing and scheduling software development projects and team members' assignments, coordinating deployment and management of production systems with other groups in the Libraries and in UITS, estimating time and resources required for software
development activities, defining processes for quality assurance, defining programming standards, mentoring and assisting in the professional development of team members, and directing and participating in requirements analysis, architecture, design, coding,
testing, deployment, and support of software systems for digital libraries and library technologies at IU.
Software development work carried out by this group includes ongoing development and support of digital repository systems to store, preserve, and provide
access to digital information from IU libraries, archives, museums, academic departments, and administrative units, integration of digital repository services with other UITS systems and services, and end-user digital library access services supporting teaching,
learning, and research activities at IU. This position is a member of the Library Technologies and Digital Libraries management group and the Digital Library Program planning team and is a participant in organization and unit-wide planning initiatives and
the development of overall strategic plans and architectures for digital library systems. This position will act for the Director of Library Technologies and Digital Libraries as required.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, informatics, information science or related field. Master's degree preferred. Five
years progressive work experience in the design and development of complex software applications, from analysis and programming to people and project management.
Demonstrated work experience and ability in Java web application development, database design, XML, requirements analysis, and software project management required.
Experience in leading software development projects using both traditional and agile methodolodgies (e.g. Scrum). Experience in database administration, system administration, digital media, and digital library systems preferred. Experience with Fedora and/or
DSpace repository systems and/or any Kuali Foundation software preferred.
Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; interact with staff, faculty, and vendors; handle the stress of performing multiple
concurrent tasks with constant interruptions. Requires creativity in identifying complex problems and finding solutions quickly and accurately; attention to detail in communicating technical issues and implementing solutions; ability to change priorities
as projects expand or project needs change.