The UIC Library is looking for a senior digital library programmer to work
with us as we extend our digital library, digital archiving, and digital
preservation services on campus. To apply and see the full position
description, visit https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=33498.

  
We're using DSpace, OJS, Vireo, Archivists' Toolkit, XTF and other systems. We
will also be the development site for the Chicago Collections Consortium
Portal (http://chicagocollectionsconsortium.org/).

  
Position description excerpts:

  
The University Library seeks an Information Technology Technical Associate
(Senior Digital Library Applications Developer) to design information,
research and storage systems to support the Library's goal of providing
quality resources and expertise to students, faculty and
staff. The Senior Digital Library Applications Developer
will act as project manager in designing or modifying information
systems. This position reports to the Assistant University
Librarian for Information Technology.

Minimum qualifications:

  
1. Demonstrated
knowledge of web application development and data modeling, including skills
in Web application frameworks (Django, Ruby on Rails), JavaScript, XML/XSLT,
creating and administering relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle),
and using database query tools.

  
2. Demonstrated
knowledge of software development using Python or Java

  
3. Any combination
totaling two years from the following categories:

 progressively more responsible work
experience in IT-related profession

 b)
college course work in Information Technology (IT), IT Management, or a
closely related discipline, as measured by the following conversion table or
its proportional equivalent:

 * 60 semester
hours or Associate's Degree equals one year

 * 90-120
semester hours or Bachelor's Degree equals two years.

  
Essential duties:

  
1. Works with Assistant University Librarian for IT in
prioritizing projects that will be completed.

2. Meets and negotiates with stakeholders (faculty, students,
staff) to understand their needs and build information systems that improve
access to Library resources.

3. Leads teams in the design of new systems and projects to
modify existing systems.

4. Designs, develops, tests, integrates, supports, and
documents user-facing applications and back-end systems.

5. Designs and develops complex databases for the storage of
research data and reports.

6. Integrates Library information into other campus
information systems.

7. Maintains knowledge of emerging technologies to support
the Library's evolving virtual services.

8. Perform other related duties and participate in special
projects as assigned.

  
Preferred requirements:

  
 - Bachelor's degree
(computer science, information science, or closely related field preferred).

 - Advanced degree in
computer or information science, or ALA- accredited MLS is preferred.

 - A minimum of 4
years experience in software development using Python or Java and in
developing applications that interact with MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle
databases using JavaScript, and XML/XSLT.

 - A minimum of 2
years experience designing and administering relational databases built in
MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or Oracle and maintaining systems to manage and
transform data in multiple formats.

 - Experience working
with LAMP or variant environments.

 - Experience with
HTML5/CSS3.

 - Experience with
DSpace, Solr, and/or Fedora.

 -
Knowledge of information technology accessibility issues and techniques.

 - Knowledge of
Semantic Web and Linked Data concepts and technologies.

 - Experience or
coursework in user testing/user evaluation.

 -
Knowledge of library practices and data formats (MARC, EAD, Dublin Core, METS,
MODS, etc.).

 - Experience working
in the context of a software development methodology.

 - Experience with
standard software development tools and techniques (e.g., git, testing
frameworks).

 - Demonstrated
experience in project management or team leading.

 - Demonstrated
experience working effectively in a team environment and the ability to
interact effectively with stakeholders.

 - Demonstrated
ability to support to a user-centered service in a research-intensive, fast-
paced, culturally diverse higher education environment.

 - Excellent written
and verbal communication skills.--

Robert J. Sandusky, Ph.D.

Assistant University Librarian for Information Technology

Associate Professor and Associate Dean

UIC University Library

312-413-9822



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