------------------------------ Original Message ------------------------------ Subject: [XML4Lib] Opportunity: Database Designer (Boston Area) From: "Paula Maloney" <[log in to unmask]> Date: Thu, October 12, 2006 10:32 am To: [log in to unmask] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Please excuse any cross-posting. DATABASE DESIGNER Our client located North of Boston is seeking a Database Designer. Responsibilities: · 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 our product environment. · Write detailed technical database design specifications that instruct software developers how to map bibliographic data sources to our database'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 our database 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 Requirements: Qualified candidates must have a 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. Experience with web-based bibliographic database search and retrieval techniques and an in-depth knowledge of indexing methods as applied to bibliographic data is required. A solid, demonstrated understanding of MARC21 bibliographic format and the ability to read and understand documents in XML format is necessary. An MLS degree or comparable experience is preferred. Excellent technical communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to multi-task are essential in this position. The successful candidate will be a detail-oriented, team player. Familiarity with standard bibliographic format standards (e.g. DUBLIN CORE, METS, DIALOG B, ISO-2709), and reading or writing XSLT would be helpful. To Apply: Please submit Word Documented Resumes to: [log in to unmask] Paula Maloney, MLS InfoCurrent 28 State Street Suite 1102 Boston, MA 02109 ph: 617-573-5031 fax: 617-573-5058 [log in to unmask] Register with us at InfoCurrent Search Lines! Visit us at www.infocurrent.com _______________________________________________ XML4Lib mailing list [log in to unmask] http://lists.webjunction.org/mailman/listinfo/xml4lib