WEB AND DIGITAL LIBRARY SPECIALIST

 

The Center for Research Libraries (CRL) is a consortium of more than 200 leading U.S. and Canadian academic and research libraries based adjacent to the University of Chicago's Hyde Park campus. CRL is seeking a creative Web and Digital Library Specialist with an innovative perspective and a proactive style.  Under the direction of the Director of Information Systems, the candidate selected will work independently to design, develop and implement grant and non-grant funded web projects

 

Essential Duties: 

§  Develop and update web applications with database driven and/or XML based dynamic contents.

§  Develop and implement applications to integrate web contents from multiple servers, including internal CRL web servers and those from partner institutions. 

§  Conduct interface design, integration and customization of Web applications and products acquired from third party, including open sources products

§  Work closely with Web Group and other staff to ensure accurate and up-to-date contents on internet and intranet Web servers

§  Create templates and other tools to facilitate web authoring activities by non-technical staff.  

§  Monitor, troubleshoot, de-bug and modify existing Web applications.

§  Assist CRL member institutions in developing best practices and optimizing access to CRL digital resources.

§  Depending on project assignments, may be required to lead team effort or coordinate the work of others.

 

Skills Experience & Education Requirements:

*	A minimum of two years experience programming web enabled applications, including some start-to-finish project responsibility.

§  A bachelor degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field, or equivalent experience

*	Solid skill in Web design and development; proficient in XHTML, CSS, DHTML, XML and XSLT.
*	Proficient in PHP programming language and Javascript.  

§  Knowledge and ability to build complex SQL queries against relational databases.

§  Demonstrated capacity for developing documentation and training material 

§  Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills

§  Ability to manage and prioritize a complex and varied workload.

 

Preferred  Qualifications: 

§  Knowledge and experience in UNIX/Linux administration

§  Experience with managing and module development in Drupal or other content management system

§  Experience in developing multimedia (audio/video) Web content  

§  Knowledge in web services technology, such as SOAP, REST and XML-RPC 

*	An MLS, course work or seminars pertaining to digital preservation/archiving and Web development

 

In addition to professional challenge and the chance to make a creative contribution,  the CRL offers a competitive salary and exceptional benefits package. Respond with the title of the position in the subject line to:  [log in to unmask] You may also respond by mail or fax, indicating the position you are applying for to: 

Human Resources 

Center for Research Libraries

6050 S. Kenwood Ave.

Chicago, IL 60637

Fax: 773-955-4545

 

An Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v