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Digital Library Applications Developer
University of Illinois at Chicago, Library Systems

Job Summary
With general supervision, support the Library's goal to provide quality resources and
expertise to students, faculty and staff by designing information, research and storage
systems. Reports to the Assistant University Librarian for Information Technology.

Job Responsibilities
* Meets and negotiates with stakeholders (faculty, students, staff) to understand
their needs and build information systems that improve access to Library
resources.
* Designs, develops, tests, integrates, supports, and documents user-facing
applications for stakeholders, such as repository databases, research and online
teaching modules, electronic thesis and dissertation system, and the library
catalog.
* Integrates Library information into other campus information systems.
* Maintains knowledge of emerging technologies to support the Library's evolving
virtual services.
* Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Requirements
* Bachelor's degree (computer science, information science, or closely related field
preferred).
* A minimum of 2 years experience in object-oriented development using Perl,
Python, or Java and in developing applications that interact with MySQL,
PostgreSQL, or Oracle databases using XHTML, CSS 2, JavaScript, and
XML/XSLT.
* Experience with HTML 5/CSS3; Web application frameworks; Ajax or Javascript
libraries such asjQuery.
* Demonstrated experience working effectively in a team environment and the
ability to interact effectively with stakeholders.
* Demonstrated ability to support to a user-centered service in a researchintensive,
fast-paced, culturally diverse higher education environment.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Requirements
* Advanced degree in computer or information science, or ALA- accredited MLS is
preferred.
* A minimum of 1 year experience designing and maintaining relational databases
preferred.
* Experience designing and administering relational databases built in MySQL,
PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or Oracle and maintaining systems to manage and
transform data in multiple formats (MARC, EAD, DC, METS, MODS, etc.).
* Experience working in the context of a software development methodology.
* Experience working with LAMP or variant environments.
Experience with DSpace, Solr, and/or Fedora.
Knowledge of information technology accessibility issues and techniques
Knowledge of Semantic Web and Linked Data concepts and technologies.
Experience or coursework in user testing/user evaluation.
* Knowledge of library practices.

The Library and the Campus
The UIC University Library supports, enhances, and collaborates in the education,
research, and service activities of the University by ensuring that faculty, students, and
other users have access to a broad and diversified range of scholarly resources, both
through its own rich collection of materials and through collaborations with other
institutions; providing expertise; engaging in original research; instructing students; and
collaborating with faculty outside the library.
The University Library at the University of Illinois at Chicago serves an urban and highly
diverse campus of more than 25,000 students and 11,000 faculty and staff members, as
well as the Chicago metropolitan area and the State of Illinois. UIC provides a wide
range of students with a world-class educational opportunity and trains professionals in
a wide range of public service disciplines and is the principal educator of health
sciences professionals in the state.
UIC has a strong commitment to serve its highly diverse community. UIC especially
welcomes applications from women, underrepresented minority group members,
persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups and others who would
enrich the University's research, teaching, and Great Cities mission.
General office environment. Regular travel not expected but may occur occasionally
around previously scheduled events. Requires sitting for extended periods of time,
standing, visual acumen, manual dexterity and fingering for working with computer key
boards.

Salary
Minimum $45,000.

How to Apply
This is a full-time civil service position. For fullest consideration, complete an online
application through iobs.uic.edu and submit a cover letter detailing how your education
and experience meet the required and preferred requirements, a full C.V. or resume,
and contact information for three references to [log in to unmask] by Friday, March 30,
2012. Please reference Job Code CB1051 and position title IT Technical Associate
(Digital Library Applications Developer) in the subject line. If you have any questions,
please contact Library Human Resources at 312-996-7353.







Senior Digital Library Applications Developer
University of Illinois at Chicago, Library Systems

Job Summary
With general supervision, support the Library's goal to provide quality resources and
expertise to students, faculty and staff by designing information, research and storage
systems. Acts asproject manager in designing or modifying information systems. Reports to
the Assistant University Librarian for Information Technology.

Job Responsibilities
* Works with Assistant University Librarian for IT in prioritizing projects that will be
completed.
* Meets and negotiates with stakeholders (faculty, students, staff) to understand their
needs and build information systems that improve access to Library resources.
* Leads teams in the design of new systems and projects to modify existing systems.
* Designs, develops, tests, integrates, supports, and documents user-facing
applications and back-end systems.
* Designs and develops complex databases for the storage of research data and
reports.
* Integrates Library information into other campus information systems.
* Maintains knowledge of emerging technologies to support the Library's evolving
virtual services.
* Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Requirements
* Bachelor's degree (computer science, information science, or closely related field
preferred).
* A minimum of 4 years experience in object-oriented development using Perl, Python,
or Java and in developing applications that interact with MySQL, PostgreSQL, or
Oracle databases using XHTML, CSS 2, JavaScript, and XML/XSLT.
* A minimum of 2 years experience designing and administering relational databases
built in MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or Oracle and maintaining systems to
manage and transform data in multiple formats (MARC, HAD, DC, METS, MODS,
etc.).
* Experience with HTML 5/CSS3; Web application frameworks; Ajax or Javascript
libraries such as jQuery.
* Demonstrated experience in project management or team leading.
* Demonstrated experience working effectively in a team environment and the ability
to interact effectively with stakeholders.
* Demonstrated ability to support to a user-centered service in a research-intensive,
fast-paced, culturally diverse higher education environment.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Requirements
* Advanced degree in computer or information science, or ALA- accredited MLS is
preferred.
* Experience working in the context of a software development methodology.
* Experience working with LAMP or variant environments.
* Experience with DSpace, Solr, and/or Fedora.
Knowledge of information technology accessibility issues and techniques
Knowledge of Semantic Web and Linked Data concepts and technologies.
Experience or coursework in user testing/user evaluation.
Knowledge of library practices.

The Library and the Campus
The UIC University^ Library supports, enhances, and collaborates in the education, research,
and service activities of the University by ensuring that faculty, students, and other users
have access to a broad and diversified range of scholarly resources, both through its own
rich collection of materials and through collaborations with other institutions; providing
expertise; engaging in original research; instructing students; and collaborating with faculty
outside the library.
The University Library at the University of Illinois at Chicago serves an urban and highly
diverse campus of more than 25,000 students and 11,000 faculty and staff members, as
well as the Chicago metropolitan area and the State of Illinois. UIC provides a wide range of
students with a world-class educational opportunity and trains professionals in a wide range
of public service disciplines and is the principal educator of health sciences professionals in
the state.
UIC has a strong commitment to serve its highly diverse community. UIC especially
welcomes applications from women, underrepresented minority group members, persons
with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups and others who would enrich the
University's research, teaching, and Great Cities mission.
General office environment. Regular travel not expected but may occur occasionally around
previously scheduled events. Requires sitting for extended periods of time, standing, visual
acumen, manual dexterity and fingering for working with computer key boards.

Salary
Minimum salary $50,000.

How to Apply
This is a full-time civil service position. For fullest consideration, complete an online
application through iobs.uic.edu and submit a cover letter detailing how your education and
experience meet the required and preferred requirements, a full C.V. or resume, and
contact information for three references to lib-hr(5)uic.edu by Friday, March 30, 2012.
Please reference Job Code CB1049 and position title IT Technical Associate (Senior
Digital Library Applications Developer) in the subject line. If you have any questions, please
contact Library Human Resources at 312-996-7353.