[CODE4LIB] Job opportunity -- Digital Projects and Services Librarian at Temple University
*Summary:* Looking for a dynamic work environment and professional growth opportunities? Come join the Digital Library Initiatives team at Temple. We seek an enthusiastic service-oriented Digital Projects and Services Librarian to be involved in a range of collaborative projects including rethinking delivery of digitized collections, supporting e-journal and dataset publishing, and helping grow our participation in the budding Pennsylvania DPLA hub. The position also participates in ongoing UX work and development of the Libraries’ websites. Temple University is a vibrant, urban research university with over 1,700 full-time faculty and a student body of 36,000 that is among the most diverse in the nation. For more information about Temple and Philadelphia, visit http://www.temple.edu/about/. *Primary Duties and Responsibilities: * Reporting to the Head of Digital Library Initiatives, the Digital Projects and Services Librarian coordinates the implementation of various digital library projects and services, working collaboratively with the developers’ team, web designer, digitization team, external consultants and partners, and project stakeholders. The librarian acts as a coordinator and team lead for projects, assesses user needs and interface usability, develops project specifications in collaboration with developers’ team and other stakeholders, and facilitates communication. Implements software platform configuration and settings and other non-programming implementation tasks. Coordinates the development and maintenance of the Drupal-based library website, as well as Hydra-based digital repository projects. The incumbent will also take an active part in the Hydra-based Pennsylvania DPLA aggregator project. Supervises one full-time staff member and up to 2 student workers. Maintains in-depth knowledge of standards and best practices in the realm of digital projects, library-oriented open-source platforms and project management. The librarian will participate in library-wide activities and committees, be active professionally and meet requirements for contract renewals, promotion, and regular appointment. Performs other duties as assigned. *Required Education and Experience:* ALA accredited master’s degree in Library Science and two years of relevant experience. *Required Skills and Abilities:* · Experience developing digital library projects and understanding of web-based project design methods and practices. · Demonstrated experience with a Content Management System like Drupal, and/or a digital objects repository/publication system, such as Hydra/Fedora, Omeka, CONTENTdm, or OJS. · Excellent project management and team leadership skills. · Experience with metadata standards, such as Dublin Core, MODS, and OAI-PMH. · Demonstrated ability to work in a highly collaborative environment and across multiple departments. · Supervisory skills. · Excellent oral and written communication skills. *Preferred Skills and Abilities:* · Experience developing and managing large websites and/or digital repositories, including managing stakeholders’ expectations, and producing ADA-compliant sites. · Experience with HTML/CSS, and some familiarity with a scripting language like PHP and/or XML/XSLT. · Experience with UX assessment methodologies. · Experience with Agile-style project management. · Experience in an academic library setting. *Compensation:* Competitive salary and benefits package, including relocation allowance. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. *To apply: * To apply for this position, please visit www.temple.edu, click on Careers At Temple http://www.temple.edu/hr/departments/employment/jobs_within.htm at the bottom of the home page, and reference TU-19265. For full consideration, please submit your completed electronic application, along with a cover letter and resume. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to cultural diversity. -- Delphine Khanna, Head of Digital Library Initiatives Temple University Library (http://library.temple.edu) Samuel L. Paley Library, Room 113, 1210 Polett Walk, Philadelphia, PA 19122 Tel: 215-204-4768 | Fax: 215-204-5201 | Email: delph...@temple.edu
[CODE4LIB] Job opening: Systems and Technology Librarian
Reporting to the AVP, Computer Services, the Health Sciences Libraries (HSL) Systems Technology Librarian is responsible for the Libraries' IT strategy, development and daily operations. The Health Sciences Libraries include the Ginsburg Health Sciences Library on Temple's Health Sciences Campus and the Krausz Library of Podiatric Medicine in Center City Philadelphia.This position will direct,supervise, and coordinate the operations of the IT department - including management of staff, installation and support of public and staff desktop computers and peripherals, supporting university-wide library-specific system applications, and reviewing and recommending new technology and technology-related services in the Libraries. The Systems Technology Librarian plays an essential role in shaping the Health Sciences Libraries IT environment, and the enhancement of the Libraries' services through a wide range of technologies and systems. This position will also play a role as a team member in the development and maintenance of central or shared library systems used throughout the entire Temple University Libraries' system. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience: ALA accredited MLS and two years IT-related experience. Required Skills and Abilities: - Demonstrated ability to identify, diagnose and resolve technical problems in a significant IT environment. - Familiarity with library systems such as integrated library systems and interlibrary loan systems. - Demonstrated evidence of continuing education/professional development in IT programs or computers in libraries applications. - Experience installing and configuring PC and Mac workstations. - Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft office programs, networking and information security products. - Demonstrated project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Preferred: - Experience providing IT support in a large university library or health sciences library environment. - Help Desk management experience; experience with ticketing/tracking systems such as Remedy. - Experience supervising full-time and/or part-time student staff. - Experience with open source library software, including use, development, and implementation. - Experience providing training and creating documentation Please visit our website at www.temple.edu, scroll to the bottom of the page and click on Careers @ Temple. Please reference TU-17373. AA, EOE, m/f/d/v. -- Delphine Khanna, Head of Digital Library Initiatives Temple University Library (http://library.temple.edu) Samuel L. Paley Library, Room 113, 1210 Polett Walk, Philadelphia, PA 19122 Tel: 215-204-4768 | Fax: 215-204-5201 | Email: delph...@temple.edu
[CODE4LIB] Job Opening: Digital and Web Services Librarian at Temple University
(Complete job description with information on how to apply.) Digital and Web Services Librarian Summary: The Temple University Libraries seek a talented, energetic and service-oriented individual for the position of Digital and Web Services Librarian, based in the Digital Library Initiatives Department. Temple’s federated library system serves an urban research university with over 1,800 full-time faculty and a student body of 38,000 that is among the most diverse in the nation. For more information about Temple and Philadelphia, visit http://www.temple.edu. The role of the Digital and Web Services Librarian is two-fold. S/he (1) coordinates the Library’s web presence, working collaboratively with staff throughout the library system. Oversees the development and maintenance of the Drupal-based Library website, as well as its integration with other services like Libguides, CONTENTdm, the library catalog and the delivery of special collections finding aids. (2) Takes a leadership role in developing digital projects and services that serve the needs of faculty and students, particularly in the realm of digital objects publication and management, using tools like Omeka. Coordinates that work with other members of the Digital Initiatives Department who focus on digitizing and delivering Special Collections’ library materials through contentDM. Participates in the gathering and analysis of use data. Maintains in-depth knowledge of standards and best practices in the realm of website development, digital humanities, scholarly use of digital data, scholarly communication and fair use/copyright. Supervises a full-time staff member (who is responsible for the day-to-day development and maintenance of the Library website) as well as student assistants. The incumbent will participate in library-wide activities and committees, and is expected to be active professionally. S/he also will be expected to meet requirements for contract renewals, promotion, and regular appointment. Other duties as assigned. Required Education Experience: ALA accredited master’s degree in Library Science, and at least two years of relevant experience. * Experience with a Content Management System like Drupal. * Experience with metadata standards like Dublin Core, and one or more of the following: HTML/CSS, XML/XSLT, a programming language such as PhP, database design and development. * Experience guiding scholars, students, and/or staff in the development of digital projects and websites, preferably including the digitization, publication, and management of digital objects. Required Skills Abilities: * Excellent project management skills; excellent team leadership skills. * Demonstrated ability to work in a highly collaborative environment, and across multiple departments. * Understanding of the role of digital projects for the purpose of research and education. *Awareness of scholarly communication issues and basic familiarity with copyright issues. * Supervisory ability. * Excellent oral and written communication skills. Preferred: * Experience developing and managing large websites, including managing stakeholders’ expectations, and producing ADA-compliant sites. * Experience teaching the use of platforms like Drupal, Omeka, or Wordpress. * Experience digitizing and editing images, text, video, audio, and other formats and delivering them on the web. * Experience in an academic library setting. Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits package, including relocation allowance. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. To apply: To apply for this position, please visit www.temple.edu, click on Jobs@Temple, and reference TU-15996. For full consideration, please submit your completed electronic application, along with a cover letter and resume. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to cultural diversity. -- Delphine Khanna, Head of Digital Library Initiatives Temple University Library (http://library.temple.edu) Samuel L. Paley Library, Room 113, 1210 Polett Walk, Philadelphia, PA 19122 Tel: 215-204-4768 | Fax: 215-204-5201 | Email: delph...@temple.edu
[CODE4LIB] Job Opening: Senior Digital Library Application Developer at Temple University
(Apologies for cross-posting) (Note: an incorrect version of this posting was picked up by code4lib jobs two days ago. Please disregard that former incorrect version.) Senior Digital Library Application Developer The Temple University Libraries are seeking a creative and energetic individual to fill the position of Senior Digital Library Application Developer. Temple’s federated library system serves an urban research university with over 1,800 full-time faculty and a student body of 36,000 that is among the most diverse in the nation. For more information about Temple and Philadelphia, visit http://www.temple.edu. Reporting to the Head of the Digital Library Initiatives Department, and working closely with other members of the Digital Library Infrastructure Group, the Senior Digital Library Application Developer will play a leading role in designing and implementing the software layer to support Temple's digital library services. He/she will perform the following duties: gather requirements and develop specifications for digital library projects, working closely with digital object creators and managers to understand their needs. Architect, implement, test, and deploy those projects. Evaluate, and recommend potential toolkits and open source applications for inclusion in the technology stack. Collaborate with the Library Technology Services Department as well as Campus-wide Computing Services, especially with staff focusing on server and storage administration. Maintain digital library architecture, troubleshooting issues whenever they arise. Maintain awareness of community-wide developments in the realm of digital library software and infrastructure. Write and maintain documentation for overall architecture and code. May supervise junior programmers (part-time student employees or full-time staff). Serve on the Digital Library Infrastructure Group. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience: BS in Computer Science or related field, and at least two (2) years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required Skills and Abilities: *Demonstrated experience with application development in at least one major programming language like Java. *Demonstrated experience with web-based development and software integration, for instance using REST APIs. *Demonstrated experience with Unix/Linux, including basic administration, shell scripting, working with protocols like NFS and CIFS, and basic data storage management. *Demonstrated ability to perform effective code testing. *Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage projects. *Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team-based environment, and to communicate well with IT and non-IT staff *Demonstrated ability to write clear documentation. Preferred: *Experience with managing digital objects and delivering them to end users (including text, image, audio, and video). *Working with authentication and authorization technologies, including LDAP. *Knowledge of XML/XSLT, and a scripting language like PHP. *Experience with metadata and digital object transformation and repurposing. *Experience with a repository system like Fedora/Islandora, Dspace, or CONTENTdm. *Familiarity with digital library standards, such as, Dublin Core, MARC, METS, EAD, and OAI-PMH. *Familiarity with a Content Management System like Drupal would be a plus. *Experience working with Open Source software; experience with version control, test-driven development, and continuous integration techniques. *Experience managing junior programmers (student workers or full-time staff). *Experience working in an Agile project management environment. *Experience with software development in an academic library or higher education setting. To apply: To apply for this position, please visit www.temple.edu, click on Jobs@Temple, and search for job number TU-15969. For full consideration, please submit your completed electronic application, along with a cover letter and resume. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to cultural diversity. -- Delphine Khanna, Head of Digital Library Initiatives Temple University Library (http://library.temple.edu) Samuel L. Paley Library, Room 113, 1210 Polett Walk, Philadelphia, PA 19122 Tel: 215-204-4768 | Fax: 215-204-5201 | Email: delph...@temple.edu
[CODE4LIB] Job Opening: Senior Digital Library Developer, Temple University
/departments/employment/jobs_within.htm * click Non-Employees Only * go to Search by Job Number at the bottom of the page, and enter TU-15077 in the text box. -- Delphine Khanna, Head of Digital Library Initiatives Temple University Library (http://library.temple.edu) Samuel L. Paley Library, Room 113, 1210 Polett Walk, Philadelphia, PA 19122 Tel: 215-204-4768 | Fax: 215-204-5201 | Email: delph...@temple.edu
[CODE4LIB] Job posting: Digital Library Applications Programmer
Hi, We have a “Digital Library Applications Programmer” position opening at the University of Pennsylvania Library. To be a bit more specific than the official announcement: * We have built a Solr-based system (the “DLA”) that we use to deliver various digital collections and catalogs. For instance our video catalog: http://dla.library.upenn.edu/dla/vcat Image collections: http://dla.library.upenn.edu/dla/furness Or book/manuscript facsimiles: http://dla.library.upenn.edu/dla/medren * While continuing to develop the DLA, we are now turning our attention to strengthening our underlying repository of digital objects and its connections to the DLA. In that realm, we are particularly interested in the CDL Pairtree/Merritt micro-services approach. The person hired will be the main programmer for that part of the project, so he/she will have a real opportunity to help shape the project design and influence our architecture. This is a one-year position with the possibility of extension. Please apply through the Penn HR web site: http://www.hr.upenn.edu/Jobs/ The reference number for this position is 100328159. Thanks, Delphine Khanna -- Delphine Khanna, Digital Projects Librarian University of Pennsylvania Library (http://www.library.upenn.edu) ITaDD Department, Room 335W, 3420 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Tel:215.573.9086 | Fax:215.898.0559 | Email:delph...@pobox.upenn.edu Digital Library Applications Programmer_2010_postedversion.doc Description: MS-Word document
