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The Library at Carleton University invites applications from qualified candidates for the position of Systems Librarian - Systems Integration and Emerging Technologies. This is a one year contract position with possibility of renewal. Description of Position Details: Under the direction of the Head of the Systems Department, the incumbent supports the adoption, technical integration and management of emerging technologies, automated systems, networks anddigital developments in the Library.This position has a significant role in the planning and implementation of new technologies, digitalprojects, and service initiatives for a diverse academic and research community. The incumbent worksin close collaboration with library colleagues, and other campus administrative and academicdepartments to develop new systems, and improve the efficiency and integration of existing systems.Performs other related duties as required. Qualifications: Applicants must have anUndergraduate degree plus a Master's degree in Library and InformationScience from an accredited library school; In addition, formal coursework and/or in-depth experiencein information technology, computer science, and software engineering include technology studies orcomputer science is strongly preferred.Previous library experience, preferably four years of professional experience, with emphasis oninformation technology, systems support, application / service development and emergingtechnologies. Knowledge, Skills & Experience: • Familiarity with the range of social media and mash up tools (e.g. Chat/IM, blogs, wikis),eLearning, and open content, and their use in academic and library contexts. • Familiarity with linked data, semantic web and related technologies. • In-depth knowledge and experience necessary to explore, develop, promote, and assessinnovative online tools, digital initiatives, emerging web and mobile technologies. • Familiarity with established standards, and protocols in IT including in- depth knowledge oflibrary metadata, including harvesting and repurposing of existing data and digital assets. • Experience in software and systems implementation; understanding of requirements settingand use-case development. • Demonstrated practical experience with databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL preferred), and web application development (JAVA/JSP, XHTML, XML/XSLT, JavaScript and PHP) in Linux, UNIX orWindows environments. • Knowledge of systems and instructional design principles and the ability to apply thoseprinciples to software implementation and training. • Technologically competent with creative problem solving skills, attentive to detail, curious,flexible, strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently. • Advanced skills in development for mobile technologies and web programming would be anasset. • Demonstrated willingness to collaborate and share expertise, ability to work in teams andnegotiate solutions with diverse groups. Proven ability to take initiative and communicategoals and challenges Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/7444/