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On Tue, Sep 27, 2011 at 12:00 PM, Suchy, Daniel <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Excellent observations all!  Also, vi.  And pancakes > waffles.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Code for Libraries [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
> Michael J. Giarlo
> Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2011 11:58 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Job Posting: Web Services Developer, Boston Public
> Library (Boston, MA)
>
> Yo, Scot, I'm happy for you and I'mma let you finish but OCLC had one of
> the best webs of all time.
>
>
> On Tue, Sep 27, 2011 at 14:54, Michael B. Klein <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> > I'm curious why someone who works for a primarily Mellon-funded
> > organization would be interested in influencing the direction the BPL
> > takes with its staff-wide web development.
> >
> > On Tue, Sep 27, 2011 at 11:53 AM, Mark A. Matienzo <[log in to unmask]
> >wrote:
> >
> >> So BPL is developing its own public and staff-side web portal for a
> >> repository from scratch? Do you mind if I ask why?
> >>
> >> Mark (not affiliated with OCLC)
> >>
> >>
> >> On Tue, Sep 27, 2011 at 11:55 AM, Colford, Scot <[log in to unmask]>
> wrote:
> >> > The Boston Public Library is accepting applications for the Web
> >> > Services Developer position. The successful candidate will develop
> >> > and maintain
> >> the
> >> > public and staff-side web portal for a digital object repository
> >> > that
> >> will
> >> > be used by Massachusetts libraries, archives, historical societies,
> >> > and museums to store, make discoverable, and deliver digital
> >> > resources to users across the State and beyond. Competitive
> >> > benefits. Salary:  $62,053
> >> > - 83,770, DOQ.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > EDUCATION
> >> >
> >> >  * Bacheloršs Degree in an Information Technology field from an
> >> > accredited institution with a focus on programming, web
> >> > development/design, and scripting languages.
> >> >
> >> >  * An Associatešs Degree or higher degree in another field plus 4
> >> > years programming experience in a library setting may be
> >> > substituted in lieu of Bachelor's Degree.
> >> >
> >> >  * Degree or coursework in Library/Information Science preferred.
> >> >
> >> >  * Experience working in a library environment preferred.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > EXPERIENCE
> >> >
> >> >  * A minimum of 3 years of significant experience developing and
> >> > maintaining database-driven web applications.
> >> >
> >> >  * Thorough knowledge of and experience with web technologies
> >> > including (X)HTML, DOM, CSS, XML, XSLT, and RSS.
> >> >
> >> >  * Experience developing and coding interactive web applications
> >> > using scripting languages, including JavaScript and PHP.
> >> >
> >> >  * Experience in web programming frameworks such as JQuery, Zend,
> >> > Rails, and/or other AJAX-compliant services.
> >> >
> >> >  * 3 years experience with relational database modeling on systems
> >> > such as MySQL, Sybase ASE, and MS SQL Server.
> >> >
> >> >  * Demonstrated familiarity and comfort working in UNIX/Linux and
> >> > Windows operating systems, related software, and basic system
> >> > administration utilities.
> >> >
> >> >  * Significant experience working in LAMP and/or WAMP stacks,
> >> > preferably on virtualized and/or cloud-computing platforms.
> >> > Experience with Apache Tomcat and Geronimo desirable.
> >> >
> >> >  * Experience in web programming frameworks such as PHP, Rails, or
> >> Django.
> >> >
> >> >  * Familiarity with an object-oriented programming language such as
> >> > Ruby, Python, or Java is highly desirable.
> >> >
> >> >  * Demonstrated project management experience.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > Requirements ­ Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on
> >> > detail as required by the job
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > Residency ­ Must be a resident of the City of Boston upon the first
> >> > day
> >> of
> >> > hire.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > CORI ­ Must successfully clear a Criminal Offenders Record
> >> > Information check with the City of Boston
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > Complete job description and application available at:
> >> > www.cityofboston.gov/OHR/careercenter.asp
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > Deadline for application: October 9, 2011
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > In compliance with Federal and State Equal Employment Laws, Equal
> >> > opportunity will be afforded to all applicants regardless of race,
> >> > color, sex, age, religious creed, disability, national origin,
> >> > ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, ex-offender status,
> >> > prior psychiatric treatment or military status.
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > \-/-\-/-\-/-\-/-\-/-\-/-\-/-\-/-\-/-\-/-\-/-\-/
> >> >
> >> > Scot Colford
> >> > Web Services Manager
> >> > Boston Public Library
> >> >
> >> > [log in to unmask]
> >> > Phone 617.859.2399
> >> > Mobile 617.592.8669
> >> > Fax 617.536.7558
> >> >
> >>
> >
>