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X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft Exchange V6.5 Content-class: urn:content-classes:message MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="----_=_NextPart_003_01C83921.14756100" Subject: Looking for a programmer for Mellon project Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2007 17:32:10 -0500 Message-ID: A<p06240815c37f793dfcf5@[129.105.184.96]> X-MS-Has-Attach: X-MS-TNEF-Correlator: From: "M. Claire Stewart" <[log in to unmask]> Sender: "CIC Digital Library Initiatives Overview Committee" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Reply-To: "M. Claire Stewart" <[log in to unmask]> This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------_=_NextPart_003_01C83921.14756100 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Hi everyone, Know any bright library/programmer types, possibly someone just=20 finishing up at a library school near you for whom you don't=20 currently have a position, who might be interested in working with=20 lovely people near Chicago? This is a 12 mo. position, although we=20 also have a permanent one that's essentially the same job. I normally wouldn't clog up our list with "advertising" but we're=20 really eager to get started with this project. We'd appreciate any help... thanks Claire ------------ Subject: Job Opening: Digital Repository Developer: Northwestern=20 University Library, Evanston, IL USA Senior Information Systems Architecture Engineer (Digital Repository Developer) 12 months grant funded position Interested applicants need to apply online via Northwestern's=20 eRecruit web site, referencing Job Opening ID #12352, at:=20 <http://www.northwestern.edu/hr/jobs/> The Northwestern University Library is engaged in a number of data=20 repository and data management initiatives at a regional and national=20 level. The Repository Analyst/Engineer works in a highly=20 collaborative environment with library colleagues and external=20 partners to adapt the Library's Kirtas book scanning production from=20 a simple reformatting operation to a dynamic program that will enable=20 the library to make fully searchable online any object in a book=20 format. In addition, the project addresses the need for the creation=20 of a Fedora-based book interface tool that could potentially be of=20 benefit to dozens of research libraries currently developing digital=20 repositories based on Fedora systems architecture. NOTE: This is a twelve month, grant funded position from Fall 2007=20 through Fall 2008. PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES: - Designing, programming, testing and deploying applications and=20 system interfaces using applicable programming languages in order to=20 automate ingestion tool digital objects and metadata into the=20 repository; - Applying system analysis techniques and procedures to determine=20 which software and system functional and technical specifications=20 will be needed for the online book components; - Evaluating potential commercial and open-source solutions for=20 integration with the repository; - Consulting with other Fedora implementation sites about emerging=20 approaches to delivering complex digital objects; - Defining and implementing programmatic interfaces with other=20 systems in support of the repository; - Designing and testing user interfaces; - Performing other related duties as required or assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: - A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or a=20 related field or the equivalent combination of education and=20 experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be=20 acquired; - At least 4 years of significant development experience in an object=20 oriented development environment including experience with Java and=20 Web Services programming in a service-oriented architecture; - Knowledge of Java, Java Applications, PHP, SQL, JavaScript, CSS,=20 XML, XPATH and XSLT; - Demonstrated experience in at least two of the following areas:=20 Information exchange protocols such as OAI-PMH, SRU, and OpenURL,=20 Metadata standards, preferably METS, MODS, MARC, Dublin Core, PREMIS,=20 and MIX)Encoding formats such as TEI and EAD and Programmatic image=20 processing using TIFF or JPEG2000; - Strong analytical and problem solving skills; - Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills=20 and the ability to work successfully in a collaborative environment; - Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines; - Creativity in problem solving to independently resolve technical=20 issues as well as extrapolate from one situation to another; - Demonstrated experience with Unix/Linux server platforms, related=20 software, and basic system administration utilities. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - A master's degree in Computer Science, Information Science or the=20 equivalent combination of education and experience from which=20 comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired; - Experience with IT in a higher education environment; - Experience with repository software (such as DSpace, Greenstone, or = Fedora). ENVIRONMENT: Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, is a major private=20 university with an extensive library system. This includes the=20 Northwestern University Library, three branch libraries on the=20 Evanston Campus, and three libraries on the Chicago Campus.=20 Northwestern University Library is a member of the Association of=20 Research Libraries (ARL) and participates in programs of the=20 Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC). The holdings of the=20 libraries total over 4 million volumes. See more information about=20 the Library at: <http://www.library.northwestern.edu>. TO APPLY: Interested applicants need to apply online via Northwestern's=20 eRecruit web site, referencing Job Opening ID #12352, at:=20 <http://www.northwestern.edu/hr/jobs/> Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action=20 Employer. Employment eligibility verification required upon hire. ____________________________________________________ M. Claire Stewart Head, Digital Collections Northwestern University Library (847) 467-1437 [log in to unmask] http://hdl.handle.net/2166/claire --=20 ____________________________________________________ M. Claire Stewart Head, Digital Collections Northwestern University Library (847) 467-1437 [log in to unmask] http://hdl.handle.net/2166/claire ------_=_NextPart_003_01C83921.14756100 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable <!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 3.2//EN"> <HTML> <HEAD> <META HTTP-EQUIV=3D"Content-Type" CONTENT=3D"text/html; = charset=3Diso-8859-1"> <META NAME=3D"Generator" CONTENT=3D"MS Exchange Server version = 6.5.7652.24"> <TITLE>Looking for a programmer for Mellon project</TITLE> </HEAD> <BODY> <!-- Converted from text/plain format --> <P><FONT SIZE=3D2>Hi everyone,</FONT> </P> <P><FONT SIZE=3D2>Know any bright library/programmer types, possibly = someone just </FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>finishing up at a library school near you for whom = you don't </FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>currently have a position, who might be interested in = working with </FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>lovely people near Chicago? This is a 12 mo. = position, although we </FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>also have a permanent one that's essentially the same = job.</FONT> </P> <P><FONT SIZE=3D2>I normally wouldn't clog up our list with = "advertising" but we're </FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>really eager to get started with this project.</FONT> </P> <P><FONT SIZE=3D2>We'd appreciate any help...</FONT> </P> <P><FONT SIZE=3D2>thanks</FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>Claire</FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>------------</FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>Subject: Job Opening: Digital Repository Developer: = Northwestern </FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>University Library, Evanston, IL USA</FONT> </P> <P><FONT SIZE=3D2>Senior Information Systems Architecture = Engineer</FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>(Digital Repository Developer)</FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>12 months grant funded position</FONT> </P> <P><FONT SIZE=3D2>Interested applicants need to apply online via = Northwestern's </FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>eRecruit web site, referencing Job Opening ID #12352, = at: </FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2><<A = HREF=3D"http://www.northwestern.edu/hr/jobs/">http://www.northwestern.edu= /hr/jobs/</A>></FONT> </P> <P><FONT SIZE=3D2>The Northwestern University Library is engaged in a = number of data </FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>repository and data management initiatives at a = regional and national </FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>level. The Repository Analyst/Engineer works in = a highly </FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>collaborative environment with library colleagues and = external </FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>partners to adapt the Library's Kirtas book scanning = production from </FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>a simple reformatting operation to a dynamic program = that will enable </FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>the library to make fully searchable online any = object in a book </FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>format. In addition, the project addresses the = need for the creation </FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>of a Fedora-based book interface tool that could = potentially be of </FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>benefit to dozens of research libraries currently = developing digital </FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>repositories based on Fedora systems = architecture.</FONT> </P> <P><FONT SIZE=3D2>NOTE: This is a twelve month, grant funded position = from Fall 2007 </FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>through Fall 2008.</FONT> </P> <P><FONT SIZE=3D2>PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:</FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>- Designing, programming, testing and deploying = applications and </FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>system interfaces using applicable programming = languages in order to </FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>automate ingestion tool digital objects and metadata = into the </FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>repository;</FONT> </P> <P><FONT SIZE=3D2>- Applying system analysis techniques and procedures = to determine </FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>which software and system functional and technical = specifications </FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>will be needed for the online book components;</FONT> </P> <P><FONT SIZE=3D2>- Evaluating potential commercial and open-source = solutions for </FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>integration with the repository;</FONT> </P> <P><FONT SIZE=3D2>- Consulting with other Fedora implementation sites = about emerging </FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>approaches to delivering complex digital = objects;</FONT> </P> <P><FONT SIZE=3D2>- Defining and implementing programmatic interfaces = with other </FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>systems in support of the repository;</FONT> </P> <P><FONT SIZE=3D2>- Designing and testing user interfaces;</FONT> </P> <P><FONT SIZE=3D2>- Performing other related duties as required or = assigned.</FONT> </P> <P><FONT SIZE=3D2>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>- A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, = Information Science, or a </FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>related field or the equivalent combination of = education and </FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>experience from which comparable knowledge and = abilities can be </FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>acquired;</FONT> </P> <P><FONT SIZE=3D2>- At least 4 years of significant development = experience in an object </FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>oriented development environment including experience = with Java and </FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>Web Services programming in a service-oriented = architecture;</FONT> </P> <P><FONT SIZE=3D2>- Knowledge of Java, Java Applications, PHP, SQL, = JavaScript, CSS, </FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>XML, XPATH and XSLT;</FONT> </P> <P><FONT SIZE=3D2>- Demonstrated experience in at least two of the = following areas: </FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>Information exchange protocols such as OAI-PMH, SRU, = and OpenURL, </FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>Metadata standards, preferably METS, MODS, MARC, = Dublin Core, PREMIS, </FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>and MIX)Encoding formats such as TEI and EAD and = Programmatic image </FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>processing using TIFF or JPEG2000;</FONT> </P> <P><FONT SIZE=3D2>- Strong analytical and problem solving skills;</FONT> </P> <P><FONT SIZE=3D2>- Excellent verbal and written communication and = interpersonal skills </FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>and the ability to work successfully in a = collaborative environment;</FONT> </P> <P><FONT SIZE=3D2>- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities = and deadlines;</FONT> </P> <P><FONT SIZE=3D2>- Creativity in problem solving to independently = resolve technical </FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>issues as well as extrapolate from one situation to = another;</FONT> </P> <P><FONT SIZE=3D2>- Demonstrated experience with Unix/Linux server = platforms, related </FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>software, and basic system administration = utilities.</FONT> </P> <P><FONT SIZE=3D2>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:</FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>- A master's degree in Computer Science, Information = Science or the </FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>equivalent combination of education and experience = from which </FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>comparable knowledge and abilities can be = acquired;</FONT> </P> <P><FONT SIZE=3D2>- Experience with IT in a higher education = environment;</FONT> </P> <P><FONT SIZE=3D2>- Experience with repository software (such as DSpace, = Greenstone, or Fedora).</FONT> </P> <P><FONT SIZE=3D2>ENVIRONMENT:</FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, is a = major private </FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>university with an extensive library system. This = includes the </FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>Northwestern University Library, three branch = libraries on the </FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>Evanston Campus, and three libraries on the Chicago = Campus. </FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>Northwestern University Library is a member of the = Association of </FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>Research Libraries (ARL) and participates in programs = of the </FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC). The = holdings of the </FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>libraries total over 4 million volumes. See more = information about </FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>the Library at: <<A = HREF=3D"http://www.library.northwestern.edu">http://www.library.northwest= ern.edu</A>>.</FONT> </P> <P><FONT SIZE=3D2>TO APPLY:</FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>Interested applicants need to apply online via = Northwestern's </FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>eRecruit web site, referencing Job Opening ID #12352, = at: </FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2><<A = HREF=3D"http://www.northwestern.edu/hr/jobs/">http://www.northwestern.edu= /hr/jobs/</A>></FONT> </P> <P><FONT SIZE=3D2>Northwestern University is an Equal = Opportunity/Affirmative Action </FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>Employer. Employment eligibility verification = required upon hire.</FONT> <BR><FONT = SIZE=3D2>____________________________________________________</FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>M. Claire Stewart</FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>Head, Digital Collections</FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>Northwestern University Library</FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>(847) 467-1437</FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>[log in to unmask]</FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2><A = HREF=3D"http://hdl.handle.net/2166/claire">http://hdl.handle.net/2166/cla= ire</A></FONT> </P> <BR> <P><FONT SIZE=3D2>-- </FONT> <BR><FONT = SIZE=3D2>____________________________________________________</FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>M. Claire Stewart</FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>Head, Digital Collections</FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>Northwestern University Library</FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>(847) 467-1437</FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2>[log in to unmask]</FONT> <BR><FONT SIZE=3D2><A = HREF=3D"http://hdl.handle.net/2166/claire">http://hdl.handle.net/2166/cla= ire</A></FONT> </P> </BODY> </HTML> ------_=_NextPart_003_01C83921.14756100--