[CODE4LIB] Job Posting: Head of Web Emerging Technologies, University of Miami - revised
Please excuse the cross-posting. This Department Head position is a reworking of a previously posted vacancy. --- The University of Miami Libraries seeks a creative, innovative individual to provide leadership, direction, and technical expertise in the design, development, and implementation of the Libraries' web presence and promote user-centered interfaces, technologies, resources, and services designed to enhance the user experience. POSITION: Reporting to the Director for Information Management Systems, the Head of Web Emerging Technologies provides leadership, direction, and technical expertise in the design, development, and implementation of the Libraries' web presence and promotes user-centered interfaces, technologies, resources, and services designed to enhance the user experience. The Web Emerging Technologies Department works in close collaboration with Systems and Digital Programs and Scholarship staff, stake-holders and unit-level managers. ESSENTIAL DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Performance: * Provides leadership, direction and technical expertise to design, develop, maintain, and evaluate the Libraries' web and mobile presence for all services, content, and interfaces * Conceptualizes and determines technologies and design in the delivery of user-centered library services, integrating third party and open source web applications and products as appropriate. * Administers Drupal content management system and develops, evaluates, and implements modules, themes, and templates and other tools to manage web services and facilitate web authoring by non-technical staff. * Develops and recommends policies, standards, and guidelines for web content development, implementation, and management in collaboration with Library and University stakeholders. * Monitors and evaluates web services usage statistics; Oversees usability of all user interfaces and web design and develops assessment strategies to provide a superior experience for all users. * Supervises and mentors of Web Emerging Technologies staff, which currently includes the Web Administrator, Digital Technologies Programmer, Web Applications Programmer, and student assistants. Service * Networks, collaborates and actively participates in local, regional, national, or international organizations regarding related issues. * Represents and promotes the University of Miami Libraries in local, state-wide, regional, national, or international organizations as appropriate. * Serves as the Library representative on University web committees and task forces and is an ex-officio member of the Libraries' Student Advisory; participates in other Library and University committees, etc. as appropriate. QUALIFICATIONS Required: * Master of Library Science degree from an ALA accredited program or foreign equivalent. * Three to five years demonstrated experience with web and database development design in an academic environment using standards-based, user-centered information architecture. * Experience creating/maintaining web sites with relevant standards and technologies, including demonstrated proficiency in PHP programming, CSS, SQL, and Javascript. * Demonstrated experience with current trends and issues in public computing, web technologies, digital media, and quantitative and qualitative usability assessment. * Strong leadership skills and ability to work independently, collaboratively, and in teams within the Library and University Web communities. * Demonstrated project management, organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills. * Demonstrated effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. * Demonstrated commitment to user-centered library service and the ability to work flexibly and creatively in a changing and fast-paced environment with a culturally diverse population. * Evidence of continued professional development, involvement, and contribution. Desired: * Supervisory experience * Working knowledge of web content management systems [Drupal preferred] and relational databases. * Familiarity with digital media technology and providing access to digitized audio, video and images. * Experience with the implementation of APIs/Web services, and/or mobile interface design * Understanding of information seeking behaviors in an academic research environment SALARY AND BENEFITS: Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is a non-tenure track faculty appointment at the Librarian Assistant/Associate Professor rank. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including: TIAA-CREF; medical and dental insurance; life, disability, and long-term care insurance available; tuition remission; 13 paid holidays; and 22
[CODE4LIB] Pidgin, Digsby and others?
We are wondering if you all might have some experience with other chat aggregators that work better then Pidgin? Digsby was recommended but I'm wondering if there are others we should look at for the reference desk. They are particularly looking at ones that help them with their stats on sessions...Might you have any suggestions? Thanks, Jill --
Re: [CODE4LIB] Pidgin, Digsby and others?
Have you looked at libraryh3lp? The reporting is simple, but it might give you what you need? http://libraryh3lp.com/ http://libraryh3lp.com/docs/ fwiw, I haven't played around with it, so I don't know how much effort it would take, but I'd think you could pull some stats from the pidgin chat logs Rebecca J. Holz, Information Architecture Librarian Ebling Library for the Health Sciences Health Sciences Learning Center, Rm. 2375 750 Highland Ave. Madison, WI 53705-2221 phone: 608.262.2376 fax: 608.262.4732 rh...@library.wisc.edu infoarch.librar...@gmail.com http://ebling.library.wisc.edu/liaison/rholz/rebecca.cfm On Mon, Jan 3, 2011 at 9:48 AM, Jill Ellern ell...@email.wcu.edu wrote: We are wondering if you all might have some experience with other chat aggregators that work better then Pidgin? Digsby was recommended but I'm wondering if there are others we should look at for the reference desk. They are particularly looking at ones that help them with their stats on sessions...Might you have any suggestions? Thanks, Jill --
[CODE4LIB] ALA Annual Conference poster session proposals due Friday
**Please excuse cross postings** Dear colleagues, You only have a few days remaining to submit a proposal for a poster session at the ALA Annual Conference in New Orleans! The deadline for submissions is Friday (Jan. 7). An application form is available on the poster session website, at http://www.lib.jmu.edu/org/ala/howto.aspx. The poster session committee encourages submissions from all types of libraries and on any topic relevant to librarianship. Submissions may include a description of an innovative library program; an analysis of a solution to a problem; a report of a research study; or any other presentation that would benefit the larger library community. Poster session participants place materials such as pictures, data, graphs, diagrams and narrative text on boards that are usually 4 x 8 feet. During their assigned 1½ hour time periods, participants informally discuss their presentations with conference attendees. The deadline for submitting an application is January 7, 2011. Applicants will be notified by Feb. 28, 2011, whether their submission has been accepted for presentation at the conference, prior to the ALA Early Bird Registration deadline. The 2011 ALA Annual Poster Sessions will be held June 25 and 26, 2011 (the Saturday and Sunday of the conference) at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. Questions about poster session presentations and submissions may be directed to: Luke Vilelle, chair of the ALA poster session committee, lvile...@hollins.edumailto:lvile...@hollins.edu Or Candace Benefiel, chair of the ALA poster session review panel, cbene...@lib-gw.tamu.edumailto:cbene...@lib-gw.tamu.edu Email: ala.post...@gmail.commailto:ala.post...@gmail.com Website: http://www.lib.jmu.edu/org/ala/
[CODE4LIB] Reminder: Position: Web Developer (GWU Libraries, Washington, DC, USA)
Hi All, We're going to start reveiwing the applications this week. Please forward as appropriate. Thanks and happy new year... Karim Boughida kbough...@gelman.gwu.edu kbough...@gmail.com -Original Message- From: Code for Libraries [mailto:code4...@listserv.nd.edu] On Behalf Of Karim Boughida Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010 12:35 PM To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU Subject: [CODE4LIB] Position: Web Developer (GWU Libraries, Washington, DC, USA) Hi All, Another cool position here. Let me know if you have questions. Karim Boughida kbough...@gelman.gwu.edu __ Web Developer, Responsible for designing and implementing web-enabled strategies to support the goals, objectives and/or functions of George Washington University Libraries, and for providing primary support for new initiatives in web presence, resource discovery, and scholarly communication. The position provides the opportunity to work in a highly collaborative environment on creative and innovative projects within the George Washington University Libraries. Posting Number: 0602335 Working Title: Web Developer Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Work Schedule: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Total Hours Per Week: 40 Pay Grade: 18 Recruitment Salary/Range: Commensurate with Experience Required Licenses/Certifications and other Specifications Credit Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, Sex Offender Registry Search, and Prior Employment Verification Job Open Date: 12-02-2010 Job Closing Date: Open Until Filled II. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION Campus Location: Foggy Bottom Division: Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs (AA) College/School: Not Applicable Department: AA Gelman Library III. JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT INFORMATION Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and 3 years of appropriate experience. Desired Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization, plus three years of relevant experience. MLS (Master in Library Science) / MLIS (Master in Library and Info Science) / MIS (Master in Management Info Systems) / MIM (Master of Info Management) / MCS (Master in Computer Science or equivalent) from an accredited institution preferred. Equivalent education and experience may be considered. Excellent knowledge of Linux administration, including installing applications and dependencies, managing user accounts, and troubleshooting. Experience in evaluating, selecting, and implementing software to support web initiatives. Proficiency with database administration (MySQL preferred). Ability to create and modify applications in a server-side scripting language. PHP required, and Python desirable. Web development experience in HTML CSS. Basic proficiency in Photoshop or other graphics editing program. Experience with Apache configuration. Knowledge of system administration security practices. Experience providing web access for mobile devices. Experience in Java web application, web services development, XML/XSLT/XPATH and JavaScript. Knowledge of LDAP or other authentication servers. Experience administering a web content management system (CMS). (Plone preferred.) Familiarity with task analyses, user interface design, and usability testing. Coursework and/or experience in Visual Design, Information Architecture, and Cognitive Interaction. Experience with or understanding of SEO (Search Engine Optimization). Working Conditions: The incumbent generally performs job duties in a normal business office environment. This involves working while sitting at a desk for extended periods of time. The job also includes significant event planning and execution, which requires a significant level of physical activity, including standing, walking, and occasionally lifting office supply items that may weigh up to 20 pounds. Additionally, the incumbent may be required to attend meetings in other offices, or deliver and/or retrieve information from other offices around campus. The ability to operate basic office equipment such as personal computers, duplicating machines, fax machines and standard office telephones may also be required. Job Duties Function: Installs, configures, and maintains a variety of web applications, including wikis, the Plone content management system, intranet, and authentication servers. Supports custom applications (such as a room reservation system), and specialized library applications (such as web publishing of archival collections). Troubleshoots software using web and print documentation. Evaluates and recommends software based on library requirements. Maintains operating systems for web applications, and administers user accounts. Determines system requirements for web applications. Thoroughly tests new applications, and migrates and upgrades applications as needed. Occasionally updates web content. Researches and gains proficiency in new applications (especially open
[CODE4LIB] Job Posting -- Technology Services Systems Analyst/Admin, Senior
*** Please excuse any cross posting *** Position: Technology Services Systems Analyst/Admin, Senior. LYRASIS, the nation's largest library membership organization, invites candidates to apply for the position of Technology Services Systems Analyst/Admin., Senior. This position is responsible for designing, developing, deploying and maintaining library systems in support of the LYRASIS Technology Services hosting service. Location: Atlanta, GA Reports to: Manager of Lyrasis Technology Services Responsibilities: * Designs, develops, tests and documents hosted Commercial and Open Source products including, but not limited to, Evergreen, D Space, and Drupal. * Provides technical leadership for proper version control on hosted software systems, system architecture design, version testing (where needed), deployment of tested code, and the establishment and documentation of system architecture standards and best practices. * Works with project managers, and client stakeholders to understand and refine project functional requirements. * Creates tools and infrastructure for configuration management, moving software from development to production. * Creates and maintains software to build, package, and deploy applications to development, test, and production environments. * Works with application developers to devise robust deployment, operating, monitoring, reporting, and control solutions for their apps. * Evaluates and implements internal and third party tools for appropriateness, ease-of-use, scalability, robustness. * Troubleshoots applications and deployment systems in development, test, and production environments. * Coordinates with operations team to create strategies and detailed plans for deployment sequencing, timing. * Configures virtual machine and environments. * Writes documentation; creates and delivers training. Qualifications: * Advanced experience with some or all of the following: * Scripting (shell, Perl, Python esp. valuable) * Build Release Automation (Autoconf, Pkgsrc, RPM, CFEngine, Chef) * Programming (Java, PHP) * Database (MySQL preferred) * Source/Version control systems (Subversion, Git) * Issue tracking systems * Virtualization platform * Minimum of 7 years Linux system administration, Software engineering, Release engineering, or Configuration management * Ability to troubleshoot application, database, network, and OS related issues; ability to analyze stack trace, heap dump; profiler knowledge a plus. * Understanding of the software development life cycle * Understanding of incident, problem, change, and release management practices * Experience administering large distributed platform * Experience administering Java applications * Knowledge/experience with Windows platform * Excellent understanding of Web Architecture * Solid understanding of Load Balancing appliances in a Web Environment * Proven ability to interact with technical project leads, developers, quality assurance, and business team * Excellent communication skills * Ability to plan, organize and estimate * Experience with Agile development Highly desirable qualifications for this position include: Significant experience with Evergreen, D Space or Drupal in a library or higher education environment. Additional Qualifications: Strong technical skills, the ability and desire to stay abreast of new leading edge technology, and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders. Demonstrated understanding of current trends and issues in user services in a rapidly changing electronic environment and knowledge of technology developments in Libraries or Higher Education. Salary: Commensurate with experience Benefits: LYRASIS' attractive benefits package encourages a harmonious work/life balance including flextime, medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance coverage plans, a company-matched 403B savings plan, annual and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, as well as flexible work hours in a virtual work environment. Company Profile: Created in April, 2009 by the merger of PALINET and SOLINET and joined shortly thereafter by NELINET, LYRASIS is the nation's largest regional membership organization serving libraries and information professionals. Serving more than 6,000 institutions, the diverse LYRASIS membership is located primarily in the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, New England , and West regions, LYRASIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants may submit resumes to Paquita V. Morris, Director of Human Resources at human.resour...@lyrasis.orgmailto:human.resour...@lyrasis.org or via fax at 404.892.7879. LYRASIS reserves the right to alter the position overview, with or without notice to the
[CODE4LIB] Job Posting: Web Development Librarian, East Carolina University
As posted on http://www.ecu.edu/cs-lib/administration/weblib.cfm Feel free to message me directly if you have any questions: Web Development Librarian J.Y. Joyner Library East Carolina University Known for its leadership in distance learning and its mission to serve, J.Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University seeks a creative, knowledgeable, and collegial individual to lead in the development and management of the Library's web site. The successful candidate in this position will work with other faculty and staff members within the library to design, develop and support innovative, intuitive web-based services. Responsibilities: Reporting to the Assistant Director for Library Technology and Digital Initiatives, the Web Development Librarian will: * Provide vision and leadership in designing, developing and supporting the main library web site and integrating it with the larger library web presence which includes discovery tools, digital collections, and electronic resources * Lead, supervise, and direct the Web Development Team * Maintain and refine existing web services offered by the department * Develop and implement web applications and tools, particularly for mobile environments * Ensure that web services and applications are tailored for targeted user groups, including distance education students, on-site patrons, faculty members, and library staff * Evaluate local web resources through a variety of assessment methods * Actively explore current web technologies, recommending and implementing best practices for an academic library environment * Participate as a member of the library's technology team Dean's Council Some client-centered public service desk duties may be assigned. Finalists will make a presentation during the on-campus interview. Required Qualifications * ALA-accredited master's degree or international equivalent in library or information science. * Strong leadership skills and ability to lead a web development team * Experience in designing, developing, and supporting web sites using HTML and CSS * Familiarity with content management systems, intranets, relational databases, and web servers * Familiarity with usability testing, WAI guidelines, and web analytics * Familiarity with mobile platforms, applications, and design * Demonstrated flexibility and initiative * Strong commitment to user-centered services and service excellence * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills * Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students * Superior oral and written communication skills * Ability to achieve tenure through effective job performance, service, and research Preferred Qualifications * Academic library experience * Demonstrated experience with content management systems, relational databases, and web servers * Demonstrated experience with usability testing, WAI guidelines, and web analytics * Demonstrated experience with mobile platforms, applications, and design * Familiarity with a programming environment that includes languages such as PHP, ColdFusion, JavaScript, XML, XSLT, and SQL * Familiarity with multimedia and graphic design standards and production * Experience with APIs from providers such as Google, LibraryThing, OCLC, Serials Solutions (especially Summon), and SirsiDynix * Project management experience * Supervisory experience * Knowledge of current issues and trends in scholarly communication * Additional graduate degree * Academic background in computer science or related field Academic Library Services: Academic Library Services (ALS) supports the campus community's mission of teaching, research, and service. It holds membership in the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries (ASERL) and is a selective federal depository library. ALS is supported by an operating budget of $10 million, a materials budget of $5 million, and a staff of 119, including 43 faculty members. The Library's virtual infrastructure consists of a combination of vendor-based, open source, and locally developed resources using a variety of programming languages, primarily in a Windows environment. Key components include: SirsiDynix Symphony ILS, Serials Solutions e-resource access and management products, and an institutional repository powered by DSpace. Visit the Library's web site at http://www.lib.ecu.edu for additional information. ALS recognizes that diversity and respect for human differences within the academy is a key source of intellectual vitality and innovative spirit, and encourages genuine respect for individual backgrounds, lifestyles, experiences, perspectives and opinions. ALS invites candidates from diverse backgrounds who will contribute affirmatively and creatively to the university's multicultural environment. We seek candidates who reflect the rich mix of backgrounds, life experiences, cultures, perspectives and world views found within our university and
Re: [CODE4LIB] An alternate presentation of Code4Lib Journal
I wonder if something like Anthologize -- http://anthologize.org/ -- would be useful for doing this. From its About page: Anthologize is a free, open-source, plugin that transforms WordPress 3.0 into a platform for publishing electronic texts. Grab posts from your WordPress blog, import feeds from external sites, or create new content directly within Anthologize. Then outline, order, and edit your work, crafting it into a single volume for export in several formats, including — in this release — PDF, ePUB, TEI. Peter -- Peter Murray peter.mur...@lyrasis.orgtel:+1-678-235-2955 Ass't Director, Technology Services Development http://dltj.org/about/ Lyrasis --Great Libraries. Strong Communities. Innovative Answers. The Disruptive Library Technology Jesterhttp://dltj.org/ Attrib-Noncomm-Share http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.5/
