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The University of Tennessee Library seeks an innovative individual to join Digital Library Initiatives 
to develop open-source and proprietary library information systems in support of digital 
collections and services. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly developing program of the 
University of Tennessee Libraries.  The position will report to the Project Leader of Digital Library 
Initiatives (DLI), working closely with other DLI staff, the Catalog and Metadata Librarian, the 
Library Technology Services staff, and the Special Collections Library staff.

The IT Administrator II will interact with a wide variety of individuals in the library and university, 
working in Linux and Windows environments, providing software analysis, metadata 
transformation, and support for digital library applications.  Experience with XSLT is a primary 
need for this position.

This position will interact with counterparts at peer institutions developing similar systems.  
Current systems in use are DLXS, XTF and a variety of locally developed systems.

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree or advanced degree in Computer Science; or a combination of an Associate's 
degree or Bachelor's degree, and a minimum of two years related work experience. Programming 
experience, such as Java EE, XSLT, XML, SQL; demonstrated familiarity with Unix and networking. 
Experience with web servers and web technologies. Ability to interact professionally with faculty, 
librarians and technical staff, as well as good customer service and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
Graduate degree in Computer Science or closely related field. Professional experience in systems 
analysis and design. Experience with digital libraries; working knowledge of scripting languages 
such as PERL, PHP, and Javascript; web development experience; working knowledge of at least 
one metadata standard, such as EAD, TEI, MODS or DC; and experience with metadata 
transformation.

Environment:
The University of Tennessee is the state's flagship institution of higher education, offering 
comprehensive programs of undergraduate, graduate, and professional education; research; and 
public service throughout the state.

The University of Tennessee Libraries, with an annual budget of more than $16 million, employs 
over three hundred persons, including 40 librarians. UT Libraries is a member of the Association 
of Research Libraries, SOLINET, and the Center for Research Libraries.

Benefits:
Excellent benefits include 24 annual leave days and 12 sick leave days; choice of state retirement 
plan or ORP (AIG Retirement, ING, TIAA-CREF) with nonrefundable contributions paid for the 
employee by the University; optional group health and life insurance plans.

Tuition remission is available for all university employees; partial undergraduate tuition remission 
is available to dependent children and spouses of UT employees.

Review of applications will begin November 14, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. 
Send cover letter addressing the above qualifications, a current resume, and the names, 
addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three recent references to: Elizabeth 
Greene, Library Personnel & Procurement, 1015 Volunteer Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37996-1000. 
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For complete details, please see http://www.lib.utk.edu/employ/exempt/itadmindli2.html

Thanks,

Bridger

Bridger Dyson-Smith
Research Assistant Professor
Digital Library Initiatives
University of Tennessee Libraries
John C. Hodges Library
865-974-0012
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