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Subject: [XML4Lib] Opportunity:  Database Designer (Boston Area)
From:    "Paula Maloney" <[log in to unmask]>
Date:    Thu, October 12, 2006 10:32 am
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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
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