Library Applications Development Manager
University of Massachusetts Boston
Boston

The Library Applications Development Manager is responsible for working with
the Dean of University Libraries and other campus leadership to identify,
discover, develop, and define new library-specific technology-related
projects, applications, and making recommendations regarding the priorities of
these projects. Duties include, but are not limited to: administer existing
library systems and applications such as the integrated library system, inter-
library loan, electronic reserves, proxy server, link resolver and related
applications; conduct requirements analysis, architecture, design, coding,
testing, development and support of digital library services systems; lead in
the exploration and design, testing, and integration of new systems and
databases to re-develop, enhance, or modify existing systems; maintain and
foster linkages with campus partners (Information Technology Services) and
stakeholders (faculty, students, staff) in order to understand needs and build
information systems that improve access to library resources; research
products, services and utilities that improve efficiencies, provide new
services to library patrons and improve access to the library's digital
resources; communicate with the Library Dean and department heads to identify
problems and provide reliable and sound technology-based solutions, as needed;
maintain security and confidentiality of sensitive data in accordance with
University policies and procedures; define processes for quality assurance and
programming standards and security; work with UMass Information Technology
Services (UITS) and UMass Boston campus departments to create data feeds to
populate library systems; assist the Library in maximizing data driven
decision making through compiling and organizing system statistics; train
library staff on systems and applications as needed; performs other duties as
assigned.

  
  
Requirements:

  
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a closely related field, Master's
Degree in Computer Science, Library Science or a closely related field
preferred, and a minimum of seven years experience in systems administration,
programming or applications development is required. Facility in developing
system architectures, testing, deploying and supporting software systems for a
large population of location and remote users required. Experience in web
design and application development, requirements analysis and software project
management is required. Experience in software development in Java or similar
environments that interact with databases using variations of SQL is required.
Experience with Voyager, E-Z Proxy, IIIiad, Docutek, Linux, Ruby on Rails, and
Drupal is preferred. Knowledge of libraries and digital library services
preferred.

  
  
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems on software, hardware, networks
and computer interfaces;

Ability to assess system performance and provide assessment and advise on
technology related strategies;

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing;

Ability interact and develop working relationships with all levels of staff,
faculty and vendors;

Ability to use creativity in identifying complex problems and finding
solutions quickly and accurately;

Ability to change priorities as projects expand or project needs change;

Attention to detail in communicating technical issues and implementing
solutions;

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

  
Please apply online with your resume, cover letter, and list of three
professional references:
http://umb.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=45301



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