The University of Alabama Libraries seeks a talented and energetic professional
Web Development Librarian in the Web Technologies and Development unit.
Reporting to the Manager of Web Technologies and Development, this position
will be responsible for supporting and extending the Libraries’ custom web
applications, tools, and web presence. The position will also engage in project
work, and support new technology initiatives derived from our strategic plan.
The position duties will be split among extending and supporting our custom PHP
web apps framework, maintaining and enhancing our web site, maintaining and
extending our custom Bento search tool, and developing for open-source digital
initiatives such as EBSCO’s FOLIO library framework. The position will also
support inter-departmental development and troubleshooting using your
front-stack and back-end skills.
The successful candidate will maintain a knowledge of current best practices in
all areas of responsibility with special attention to security. S/he will
identify promising new technologies that can positively impact services or
generate a better user experience and will be an innovative and entrepreneurial
professional who desires to work in a creative, collaborative and respectful
environment.
The Web Technologies and Applications department is responsible for the
development of such nationally-recognized tools as our Bento search interface
and our innovative applications of Ebsco’s EDS tool. The University Libraries
emphasizes a culture of continuous learning, professional growth, and diversity
through ongoing and regular training, and well-supported professional
development.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
MLS/MLIS degree from an ALA accredited program, or equivalent.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively with
diverse constituencies; comfortable with ambiguity; and effective oral, written
and interpersonal communication skills.
Experience (1 year+) developing for LAMP systems / extensive familiarity with
PHP and MySQL or other back-end development tools. Eg, must be able to write
SQL queries and PHP code, and show understanding of web application usage using
these tools within a Linux and Apache environment.
Extensive familiarity with front-stack development using Javascript and
Javascript libraries, AJAX, JSON, HTML 5 and CSS3.
Familiarity with version control usage systems in a development environment.
Familiarity with basic UX, iterative design, accessibility standards and mobile
first methodologies.
Experience developing within a Wordpress environment.
Ability to problem solve creatively.
Ability to set and follow through on both individual and team priorities and
goals.
Aptitude for learning new technologies and working in a dynamic environment.
Demonstrated comfort with an evolving technology landscape.
A desire to be awesome, and develop awesome projects
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1-3 years of programming and development experience in a web environment using
LAMP tools.
Experience developing for, and supporting, common open-source library
applications such as Omeka, ArchiveSpace, Dspace, etc.
Experience with Java, Ruby, RAML
Familiarity with NoSQL databases and concepts.
Experience interacting with and manipulating REST API data
Application or mobile development
Experience with professional workflows using IDEs, staging servers, Git, Grunt,
and Bower.
Familiarity with Node.js, Bootstrap, Angular.js, Roots.io.
Familiar with UX methodologies and processes.
Experience with web security issues, HTTPS, and developing secure applications.
Experience developing for and within open-source projects.
ENVIRONMENT:
The University of Alabama, The Capstone University, is the State of Alabama’s
flagship public university and the senior comprehensive doctoral level
institution in Alabama. UA enrolls over 37,000 students, is ranked in the top
50 public universities in the United States. UA has graduated 15 Rhodes
Scholars, 15 Truman Scholars, has had 121 Fulbright Scholars, is one of the
leading institutions for National Merit Scholars (150 in 2015), and has 5
Pulitzer Prize winners among its ranks. Under the new leadership of President
Stuart Bell, UA has launched a strategic planning process that includes an
aggressive research agenda and expansion of graduate education.
UA is located in Tuscaloosa, a metropolitan area of 200,000, with a vibrant
economy, a moderate climate, and a reputation across the South as an
innovative, progressive community with an excellent quality of life. Tuscaloosa
provides easy access to mountains, several large cities, and the beautiful Gulf
Coast.
The University Libraries maintains memberships in the Association of Research
Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, the Coalition for Networked
Information, centerNet, LYRASIS, the Association of Southeastern Research
Libraries, the Network of Alabama Academic Libraries, the Digital
