Basic Function
Create detailed specifications for implementing bibliographic databases and
associated features for EBSCO’s online bibliographic products.
Essential Functions
• Analyze business requirements plus third party and in-house data sources to
determine the best method of implementing key features for new and existing
products within the EBSCOhost environment.
• Write detailed technical database design specifications that instruct
software developers how to map bibliographic data sources to EBSCO’s
proprietary format; includes writing instructions for mapping data to XML and
to MARC21 formats.
• Generate descriptions of required indexing tables; specify search tags and
search limiters; map fields for authority files; and specify the database display
on EBSCO interfaces.
• Work closely with software developers and quality analysts on product
configurations and complex data transformations to ensure accurate technical
implementation of database functionality and appearance according to
specifications.
• Provide troubleshooting support from a technical design perspective for
existing products.
Skills
Required Qualifications
• Minimum of two years in the field of librarianship or bibliographic database
development or design, including demonstrated experience creating or
manipulating bibliographic data in a searchable database environment
• Minimum of two years of demonstrated experience with web-based
bibliographic database search and retrieval techniques
• Minimum of one year demonstrated experience with indexing methods as
applied to bibliographic data
• Minimum of one year demonstrated understanding of MARC21 bibliographic
format
• Minimum of one year demonstrated experience reading and understanding
documents in XML format
• Minimum of one year demonstrated ability to balance multiple projects
concurrently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Master of Library Science degree
Preferred Qualifications
• Business analysis experience preferred, including project analysis,
requirements production and management, process flow documentation
• Experience reading or writing XSLT preferred
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Excellent technical communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Familiarity with standard bibliographic format standards (e.g. DUBLIN CORE,
METS, MARC21) preferred
Please apply online at http://careers.ebscohost.com.
EBSCO Publishing offers free parking, a subsidized cafeteria, on-site fitness
center with classes, free coffee and a dynamic working environment. We are
conveniently located minutes from the Ipswich stop on the MBTA Newburyport
rail line and offer full commuter rail reimbursement.
EBSCO Publishing is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in
the workplace. EOE M/F/H/V
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