WEB AND DIGITAL LIBRARY SPECIALIST
The Center for Research Libraries (CRL) is a consortium of more than 200 leading U.S. and Canadian academic and research libraries based adjacent to the University of Chicago's Hyde Park campus. CRL is seeking a creative Web and Digital Library Specialist with an innovative perspective and a proactive style. Under the direction of the Director of Information Systems, the candidate selected will work independently to design, develop and implement grant and non-grant funded web projects Essential Duties: § Develop and update web applications with database driven and/or XML based dynamic contents. § Develop and implement applications to integrate web contents from multiple servers, including internal CRL web servers and those from partner institutions. § Conduct interface design, integration and customization of Web applications and products acquired from third party, including open sources products § Work closely with Web Group and other staff to ensure accurate and up-to-date contents on internet and intranet Web servers § Create templates and other tools to facilitate web authoring activities by non-technical staff. § Monitor, troubleshoot, de-bug and modify existing Web applications. § Assist CRL member institutions in developing best practices and optimizing access to CRL digital resources. § Depending on project assignments, may be required to lead team effort or coordinate the work of others. Skills Experience & Education Requirements: * A minimum of two years experience programming web enabled applications, including some start-to-finish project responsibility. § A bachelor degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field, or equivalent experience * Solid skill in Web design and development; proficient in XHTML, CSS, DHTML, XML and XSLT. * Proficient in PHP programming language and Javascript. § Knowledge and ability to build complex SQL queries against relational databases. § Demonstrated capacity for developing documentation and training material § Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills § Ability to manage and prioritize a complex and varied workload. Preferred Qualifications: § Knowledge and experience in UNIX/Linux administration § Experience with managing and module development in Drupal or other content management system § Experience in developing multimedia (audio/video) Web content § Knowledge in web services technology, such as SOAP, REST and XML-RPC * An MLS, course work or seminars pertaining to digital preservation/archiving and Web development In addition to professional challenge and the chance to make a creative contribution, the CRL offers a competitive salary and exceptional benefits package. Respond with the title of the position in the subject line to: resu...@crl.edu. You may also respond by mail or fax, indicating the position you are applying for to: Human Resources Center for Research Libraries 6050 S. Kenwood Ave. Chicago, IL 60637 Fax: 773-955-4545 An Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v
