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Job Purpose: Develop basic software solutions for the Library's web-based digital programs. Involves researching, designing and testing software supporting a digital library system.

 

Major Responsibilities:

• Participate in systems design, development, implementation and support of digital repositories.
• Design, develop and support digital and archival collections.
• Perform data harvesting and normalization activities.
• Investigate, test and recommend digital library software and technologies.
• Provide support for digital preservation initiatives.
• Recommend and document standards, policies and procedures associated with digital library.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Work Experience: Two to three years job related experience.
• Certifications:  N/A
• Skills: This job requires a basic knowledge and skill in application of a variety of specialized operating system and other software required for developing web-based digital programs. Also required are skills in organization and customer service.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred Education:  N/A
• Preferred Work Experience:  N/A
• Preferred Certifications:  N/A
• Preferred Skills:
  • Programming in Ruby & Rails, Javascript (jQuery, Coffeescript)
  • Experience working with APIs and a solid understanding of web protocols and technologies
  • Familiarity with XML, XSLT, JSON
  • Experience with SQL
  • Knowledge of metadata formats (e.g. MARC, METS, MODS, Dublin Core, EAD, PREMIS)
  • Familiarity with repository related applications and digital asset management technologies (e.g. Fedora, Hydra, Blacklight)

 

Additional Information

Impact & Influence: This position will interact on a consistent basis with: Library management and staff, faculty. This position typically will advise and counsel: Library management. This position will supervise: NA.

 

The incumbent, working with existing Library information technology professionals, archival specialists, faculty, and librarians, will play a key role in the development, planning, documentation, and deployment of a new and enhanced digital library repository infrastructure.

How to Apply:  Interested applicants should submit an application and resume at: http://careers.gatech.edu/. Please search for requisition number 0171704.

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