Do you enjoy exploring how new technologies can be used to create and improve
access to innovative digital scholarship? Lafayette College
seeks a Digital Library Developer to help design and build tools to support
the teaching and research of our faculty. Our ideal
candidate will possess natural curiosity, the desire to partner with scholars,
the ability to articulate project deliverables to non-technical audiences, and
will feel comfortable using and contributing to Open Source software projects.

  
This position requires strong web programming experience, preferably in a
Linux environment (including Mac OSX). Applicants should be
comfortable working with technologies like Apache, Tomcat, PHP, Java,
JavaScript, MySQL, and/or PostgreSQL. Experience with some
of the following required:

  *  Database architecture and design
  *  Agile and test-driven software development
  *  Web development using framework(s) such as Ruby on Rails, Django, or CakePHP
  *  JavaScript development using framework(s) such as jQuery, or Prototype/Script.aculo.us
  *  Source code repository management using system(s) such as Subversion or Git
  *  Web technologies: AJAX, CSS, HTML, JSON, RDF
  *  Metadata Schemes: Dublin Core, MARC, METS, MODS, PREMIS, VRA Core
  *  Experience with Library web applications like DSpace, Fedora, or CONTENTdm

  
This is a full-time, 12-month, permanent position in Lafayette College
Library's Digital Scholarship Services department. The
Library strongly supports professional development and provides funding for
staff to present their work at national conferences. Lafayette College offers
a competitive salary and generous benefits package as compensation.
While there is no advanced degree requirement for this
position, suitably qualified candidates will be eligible for faculty status
without rank or tenure.

  
For consideration, please submit a resume and cover letter addressing job
qualifications and three professional references to: Neil McElroy, Dean
Libraries, Lafayette College, Easton, PA 18042 or via email to:[
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Lafayette College is committed to creating a diverse community: one that is
inclusive and responsive, and is supportive of each and all of its faculty,
students, and staff. All members of the College community
share a responsibility for creating, maintaining, and developing a learning
environment in which difference is valued, equity is sought, and inclusiveness
is practiced. Lafayette College is an equal opportunity
employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.



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