Digital Applications Librarian
University of Oregon
Eugene

The University of Oregon Libraries' Digital Scholarship Center (DSC)
collaborates with faculty and students to transform research, instruction,
interpretation, and scholarly communication using new media and digital
technologies. The DSC provides workshops, consultations, and tools for digital
scholarship based on a foundation of access, sharing, and preservation.

  
Duties and Responsibilities: The Digital Applications Librarian is responsible
for providing leadership and expertise for the Libraries on existing and
emerging technologies including digital repository, discovery and preservation
systems. This position manages the day-to-day technical support for digital
asset management systems and digital humanities' tools; recommends,
configures, and provides support for new and emerging technologies and
processes; provides essential leadership in consortial and partner
collaborations and actively participates in the Hydra Community representing
University of Oregon and Oregon Digital. This position supervises .5 FTE
student assistants and reports to the Head, Digital Scholarship Center.

  
Qualifications:

  
Required: ALA-accredited master's degree in library/information
science/studies or terminal degree in computer science with two years' library
experience; proficient in at least one object-oriented language (Ruby, Python,
PHP, etc.); excellent communication, interpersonal and organizations skills;
demonstrated experience with Unix or Linux server platforms, related software,
and basic system administration utilities; experience working with APIs,
mobile technologies and/or web services (REST, SOAP); demonstrated ability to
learn new technical skills quickly; and demonstrated ability to meet
deadlines. The successful candidate will support and
enhance a diverse learning and working environment.

  
Desired: Demonstrated hands-on experience implementing, managing and writing
code for library or integrated library systems; knowledge of digital
preservation systems; experience implementing and developing open source
applications; working knowledge of DSpace and/or Fedora; knowledge of metadata
standards; knowledge of Linked Data and its application to library and
cultural heritage projects; working knowledge of SQL, NoSQL databases, and/or
RDF triplestores; and experience implementing and maintaining a search index
such as Solr or ElasticSearch. The appointed candidate will
be required to successfully complete a criminal background check.

  
For a complete description and list of required and desired qualifications,
please see: [http://jobs.uoregon.edu/unclassified.php?subtype=academic](http:/
/jobs.uoregon.edu/unclassified.php?subtype=academic). Salary and Benefits:
Commensurate with education and experience. The UO offers a generous benefits
package (see:
[http://hr.uoregon.edu/benefits](http://hr.uoregon.edu/benefits)). Application
Deadline: To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials by
July 21, 2014. Position will remain open until filled. To Apply: Please submit
a Word or PDF document that includes a cover letter, resume, and list of four
professional references with their contact information addressed to: Ms. Laine
Stambaugh, Human Resources Librarian, 1299 University of Oregon Libraries,
Eugene, OR 97403-1299 at [[log in to unmask]](mailto:[log in to unmask]).
(541) 346-1895; (541) 346-3485 (fax). The University of Oregon is an equal
opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity
and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified
individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected
status, including veteran and disability status.



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