So BPL is developing its own public and staff-side web portal for a
repository from scratch? Do you mind if I ask why?

Mark (not affiliated with OCLC)


On Tue, Sep 27, 2011 at 11:55 AM, Colford, Scot <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> The Boston Public Library is accepting applications for the Web Services
> Developer position. The successful candidate will develop and maintain the
> public and staff-side web portal for a digital object repository that will
> be used by Massachusetts libraries, archives, historical societies, and
> museums to store, make discoverable, and deliver digital resources to
> users across the State and beyond. Competitive benefits. Salary:  $62,053
> - 83,770, DOQ.
>
>
> MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
>
>
> EDUCATION
>
>  * Bachelor¹s Degree in an Information Technology field from an
> accredited institution with a focus on programming, web
> development/design, and scripting languages.
>
>  * An Associate¹s Degree or higher degree in another field plus 4 years
> programming experience in a library setting may be substituted in lieu of
> Bachelor's Degree.
>
>  * Degree or coursework in Library/Information Science preferred.
>
>  * Experience working in a library environment preferred.
>
>
>
> EXPERIENCE
>
>  * A minimum of 3 years of significant experience developing and
> maintaining database-driven web applications.
>
>  * Thorough knowledge of and experience with web technologies including
> (X)HTML, DOM, CSS, XML, XSLT, and RSS.
>
>  * Experience developing and coding interactive web applications using
> scripting languages, including JavaScript and PHP.
>
>  * Experience in web programming frameworks such as JQuery, Zend, Rails,
> and/or other AJAX-compliant services.
>
>  * 3 years experience with relational database modeling on systems such
> as MySQL, Sybase ASE, and MS SQL Server.
>
>  * Demonstrated familiarity and comfort working in UNIX/Linux and Windows
> operating systems, related software, and basic system administration
> utilities.
>
>  * Significant experience working in LAMP and/or WAMP stacks, preferably
> on virtualized and/or cloud-computing platforms. Experience with Apache
> Tomcat and Geronimo desirable.
>
>  * Experience in web programming frameworks such as PHP, Rails, or Django.
>
>  * Familiarity with an object-oriented programming language such as Ruby,
> Python, or Java is highly desirable.
>
>  * Demonstrated project management experience.
>
>
>
> Requirements ­ Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as
> required by the job
>
>
> Residency ­ Must be a resident of the City of Boston upon the first day of
> hire.
>
>
> CORI ­ Must successfully clear a Criminal Offenders Record Information
> check with the City of Boston
>
>
> Complete job description and application available at:
> www.cityofboston.gov/OHR/careercenter.asp
>
>
> Deadline for application: October 9, 2011
>
>
> In compliance with Federal and State Equal Employment Laws, Equal
> opportunity will be afforded to all applicants regardless of race, color,
> sex, age, religious creed, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual
> orientation, marital status, ex-offender status, prior psychiatric
> treatment or military status.
>
>
>
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> Scot Colford
> Web Services Manager
> Boston Public Library
>
> [log in to unmask]
> Phone 617.859.2399
> Mobile 617.592.8669
> Fax 617.536.7558
>