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This is an exciting opportunity at Penn State University Library to work 
with and code a variety of library websites and applications.

Job Posting: <http://psu.jobs/Search/Opportunities.html>

Penn State University Libraries is seeking an Emerging Technologies and 
Web Applications Specialist. The Emerging Technologies and Web 
Applications Specialist will provide programming support to develop web 
2.0, semantic Web and other emerging Web technologies and assist with 
integrating them into enterprise software systems. Responsibilities 
include monitoring trends in user-centered Web design and emerging web 
technologies, creation of user-centered web tools and widgets, assisting 
with JAVA and JSP programming to support the Libraries Web content 
management system, participating in cross functional teams and providing 
regular communication to library employees. This job will be filled as a 
level 3 or level 4, depending upon the successful candidate's education 
and experience. Typically requires a Bachelor's degree or higher plus 
four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of 
education and experience for a level 3. Additional experience and/or 
education and competencies are required for higher level jobs. Required 
skills include: Java, JSP, HTML, CSS, SQL, JavaScript, and familiarity 
with Web 2.0 technology development; demonstrated experience and 
enthusiasm with emerging Web technologies; demonstrated commitment to 
diversity; ability to effectively communicate specialized information to 
a non-specialized audience and excellent organizational, interpersonal 
and communication skills. Preferred skills include experience with 
XML/XSLT, HTML 5, CSS3, jQuery, Ajax, additional server side scripting 
languages such as PHP, ColdFusion, etc., Oracle databases; project 
management, excellent customer service and demonstrated teamwork. 
Previous library experience is a plus. The successful candidate will be 
an energetic self-starter, curious and excited about new technologies. 
The University Libraries is a multicultural environment that embraces 
respect and diversity.

Thanks,
Janis

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Janis Mathewson
Department for Information Technologies (I-Tech)
Penn State University Libraries
University Park, PA 16802-1812
(814) 865-4867