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Job Opportunities: Director of Technology, Technology Specialist 

Come work with us! 

The DPLA is seeking a Director of Technology and a Technology Specialist to join its growing team and to further DPLA’s mission to bring together the riches of America’s libraries, archives, and museums, and make them freely available to all.

You can find the job descriptions below, or on our website at:

http://dp.la/info/2013/08/20/opportunity-tech-director/

http://dp.la/info/2013/08/20/opportunity-tech-specialist/

Please share these opportunities widely with your networks! Questions about the positions may be directed to [log in to unmask].

Best,
Team DPLA

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Job Opportunity: Director of Technology


The Digital Public Library of America (http://dp.la) seeks a Director of Technology to lead its digital infrastructure and technology staff, and to further DPLA’s mission to bring together the riches of America’s libraries, archives, and museums, and make them freely available to all. A belief in this mission and the drive to accomplish it over time in a collaborative spirit both within and beyond the organization is essential.
 
The Director of Technology will be responsible for the overall technology vision for the DPLA. As an early-stage organization, we expect substantial growth, including in unexpected areas. The Director of Technology must be able to plan and map this future, creating new initiatives as necessary in consultation with the DPLA team. The Director of Technology will report to the Executive Director.
 
The Director of Technology will:
  • Orchestrate the design, implementation, and improvement of DPLA’s digital infrastructure, including cloud-based servers and storage.
  • Control all aspects of DPLA’s user-facing applications and back-end systems.
  • Design and implement improvements to DPLA’s API.
  • Act as the primary technical contact for outside organizations, partners, and developers.
  • Support the philosophy of open source, shared, and community-built tools, scripts, and technologies.
  • Be conversant and comfortable with digital library technologies and engage cultural heritage communities and consortial efforts.
  • Manage the in-house technical staff, and work with external contractors as necessary.
Requirements
  • Significant experience working in the context of a software development methodology. Experience with standard software and web application development tools and programming languages and technologies, including JavaScript, Python, JSON, and Ruby.
  • Demonstrated experience working effectively in a team environment and the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders.
  • Strong knowledge of Semantic Web and linked data concepts and technologies.
  • Strong knowledge of library practices and data formats, including XML, OAI-PMH, MODS, MARC, Dublin Core.
  • Considerable knowledge of the methods and tools used in electronic data processing.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
Preferred
  • Demonstrated desire to learn new toolsets and programming languages.
  • Working knowledge of version control systems.
Like its collection, the DPLA is strongly committed to diversity in all of its forms. We provide a full set of benefits, including health care, life and disability insurance, and a retirement account. Salary is commensurate with experience.
 
The DPLA’s central office is in the Boston Public Library, in Copley Square in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts. Ideally the Director of Technology will be located in the Boston area (and if not currently local willing to relocate), although remote employment will be considered.
 
Applications for the position will be reviewed beginning on September 9, 2013, and will be accepted until the position is filled. Please send a letter of interest, a resume/cv, and contact information for three references to [log in to unmask]. Questions about the position may also be directed to that address.
 
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Job Opportunity: Technology Specialist


The Digital Public Library of America (http://dp.la) seeks a Technology Specialist to join its growing team and to further DPLA’s mission to bring together the riches of America’s libraries, archives, and museums, and make them freely available to all. A belief in this mission and the drive to accomplish it over time in a collaborative spirit both within and beyond the organization is essential.
 
The Technology Specialist will:
  • Work as flexible member of a small team.
  • Report to the Director for Technology, working to design, develop, test, integrate, support, and document user-facing applications and back-end systems.
  • Support the philosophy of open source, shared, and community-built tools, scripts, and technologies.
  • Be conversant and comfortable with digital library technologies and engage cultural heritage communities and consortial efforts.
  • Support content management policies, process, and workflows, and contribute to the development of new ones.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of, and experience with, web application and software development and data modeling.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to contribute to strategic and tactical planning and implementation of content stewardship applications and technologies.
  • Maintain knowledge of emerging technologies to support the DPLA’s evolving services.
  • Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Requirements
  • Experience working in the context of a software development methodology.
  • Experience with standard software and web application development tools and programming languages and technologies, including JavaScript, Python, JSON, and Ruby.
  • Demonstrated experience working effectively in a team environment and the ability to interact well with stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of Semantic Web and linked data concepts and technologies.
  • Knowledge of library practices and data formats, including XML, OAI-PMH, MODS, MARC, and Dublin Core.
  • Ability to administer PHP/MySQL applications such as WordPress and Omeka.
  • Considerable knowledge of the methods and tools used in electronic data processing.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
Preferred
  • Demonstrated desire to learn new toolsets and programming languages.
  • Working knowledge of version control systems.
Like its collection, the DPLA is strongly committed to diversity in all of its forms. We provide a full set of benefits, including health care, life and disability insurance, and a retirement account. Starting salary is commensurate with experience.
 
The DPLA’s central office is in the Boston Public Library, in Copley Square in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts. Ideally the Technology Specialist will be located in the Boston area (and if not currently local willing to relocate), although remote employment will be considered.
 
Applications for the position will be reviewed beginning on September 9, 2013, and will be accepted until the position is filled. Please send a letter of interest, a resume/cv, and contact information for three references to [log in to unmask]. Questions about the position may also be directed to that address.
 
About the DPLA
 
The Digital Public Library of America strives to contain the full breadth of human expression, from the written word, to works of art and culture, to records of America’s heritage, to the efforts and data of science. Since launching in April 2013, it has aggregated over 4 million items from over 600 institutions. The DPLA is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit.



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