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*please pardon any cross-postings* *please spread the word to anyone who might be interested* **MAHALO** Academic Support PBB, Educational Specialist, Content Management System/Institutional Repository (CMS/IR) Specialist, READVERTISEMENT,position number 778216T, UHM Library Serv, (Manoa), temporary, generalfunds, available 11/06. Duties: Under the direction of the Head of Desktop Network Services, as CMS/IR Specialist, provides support and application development of content management system(s). Prepares test plans and documentation. Clarifies end user issues, evaluating possible solutions, implementing resolutions. Provides recommendations on metadata and/or content taxonomy structure required for effective access to electronic publications and digital information. Works with data contributors and end users throughout the campus, troubleshooting functional/technical application and metadata-related issues. Assists contributors with improving workflow and quality of metadata submissions. Works with a librarian/IT team on a variety of applications which support a broad array of services. Minimum qualifications: Possession of a baccalaureate degree in information technology, library or archive related program and 2 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for information technology projects of a similar nature to the responsibilities and required abilities of this position and relevant experience in a library or archive; or equivalent education/training or experience. Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the support and application development of digital content management system(s) as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts, principles and methodologies. Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations and theories and systems associated with digital institutional repositories. Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective, innovative and timely manner. Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software. Demonstrated ability to learn new application packages and skills quickly, make connections, integrate disparate data. Demonstrated ability to independently recognize and determine underlying and/or related issues when problem solving and resolve complex hardware & software configuration and functionality issues Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks responsibly and document decisions and procedures. Desirable qualifications: Exposure to content management system(s). Knowledge of one or more of the following: Perl, Apache, PHP, XML, Unix shell scripting. Experience with open source applications and/or systems that use cataloging and/or metadata description. Experience with exporting databases/converting data into web driven application(s). Experience with non-MARC metadata schema, standards, best practices, and their application (e.g., Dublin Core, EAD, geospatial metadata, METS, OAI); knowledge of MARC bibliographic format(s). Experience working in an academic library and/or in a collaborative environment in an institution of higher education or similar organization. To apply: Submit cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, UH Form 64 , names of 3 professional references, and resume to Personnel Officer. Official transcripts (copies acceptable; however, official transcripts will be required upon hire). All applications must be postmarked by the closing date. Application address: Personnel Officer, 2550 McCarthy Mall, Honolulu, HI 96822 Inquiries: 808-956-7207 Closing date: Nov-02-2006