Hello: The Library of Congress will be providing National Digital Information Infrastructure Preservation Program (NDIIPP) funding to Harvard , Portico, and the Stanford University Library to develop a next-generation architecture for JHOVE. The goals of the JHOVE2 project are three-fold: (1) to refactor the JHOVE architecture and APIs in order to remove idiosyncracies of design and implementation, increase performance, and simplify the process of third-party extensions and integration; (2) to provide additional functionality, including a more generic plug-in mechanism, standardized profile and error handling, configurable validation criteria, and a more sophisticated data model that recognizes that a single (logical) digital object may be physically manifest in multiple files containing many independently-formatted bit streams; and (3) to implement modules in the new architectural framework to provide functions for format identification, validation, and characterization, symbolic representation of binary formats, format-specific editing capabilities, and preservation risk assessment based on technical characterization and the application of locally-defined heuristics and policy rules. As a consequence, Harvard has posted the following position for a JHOVE2 developer. ### Digital Preservation Software Engineer Harvard University Library, Office for Information Systems Grade 57 Full-time, two year term Requisition # 30446 <http://jobs.harvard.edu/jobs/summ_req?in_post_id=34248> The Harvard University Library (HUL) is one of the great research libraries of the world and is committed to maintaining its excellence in the digital era. The HUL Office for Information Systems (OIS) is engaged in a collaborative, multi-institutional project to develop a next-generation architectural framework for format-aware digital object preservation processing. This work will build upon the success of the widely-used JHOVE tool for format identification, validation, and characterization, and will provide many new and improved features. The resulting open source JHOVE2 framework will be a significant component in the preservation systems and workflows of international digital memory institutions and programs. Duties and Responsibilities Working under the direction of the HUL project manager and in concert with external project partners, OIS digital library staff, and other library domain experts, you will contribute to the planning, requirements gathering, and design of the JHOVE2 system, and will be the lead developer responsible for HUL project deliverables. These include the definition, implementation, and documentation of core Java APIs, interfaces, and classes to enable a flexible, extensible, embeddable, and highly I/O-efficient plug-in architecture. Additionally, you will develop plug-in modules to perform a variety of important format-related processes, such as identification, validation, characterization, symbolic display, editing, and risk assessment. You will also manage the project web site to provide timely public access for all deliverables and coordinate the evaluation and incorporation of project partner and third-party modifications and contributions. All project deliverables must be executed to facilitate integration and interoperability with related international projects, systems, and processes. Required Education, Experience, and Skills A master's degree in computer, information, or library science, or equivalent experience is required, as is a demonstrated excellence in object-oriented design, design patterns, agile development methods, Java J2SE 1.5, XML Schema and XLS, usability and quality assurance testing, and system documentation. Working experience with JHOVE, and an understanding of a wide variety of formats used for digitally representing still image, moving image, audio, geo-spatial, and structured and unstructured textual content is highly desirable. Self-motivation, collegiality, enthusiasm, and excellent organizational and communication skills are necessary. Familiarity with digital library systems and the concepts of long-term digital preservation risk assessment, planning, and intervention is desirable. Harvard University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information see Requisition # 30446 <http://jobs.harvard.edu/jobs/summ_req?in_post_id=34248> -- Stephen Abrams Digital Library Program Manager Harvard University Library 90 Mt. Auburn Street Cambridge, MA 02138 USA T +1 (617) 495-3724 W <[log in to unmask]>