Position available: Web Applications Coordinator

[Jim Stemper]

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA LIBRARIES-TWIN CITIES CAMPUS
http://www.lib.umn.edu


POSITION AVAILABLE

WEB APPLICATIONS DEVELOPER

The University of Minnesota Libraries invites applications and nominations
for an individual with high technical competence, strong communication
skills, and the ability to work productively in a collaborative environment
to provide technical support for the development of Web based services for
Libraries users.   The University Libraries particularly encourage the
candidacy of people with experience in multicultural and multiracial settings.

JOB DESCRIPTION

· Maintains and customizes commercially developed applications software
that resides on the Libraries Web servers, such as  OCLC's WebZ and its
distributed ILL system, ODRSS, and DRA's Web2.

· Enhances locally developed applications and develops new applications as
needed, particularly databases that are the basis of Web services offered
by the Libraries.  

· Works with the Libraries Web Coordinator, Electronic Services Team, and
Web Team and provides technical support for the implementation of their
decisions concerning the Libraries Web pages for external and internal
Libraries users.  

· Provides technical support to Libraries staff who develop Web pages and
databases.

· Maintains the software images that are served to Libraries users'
workstations within the Libraries. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

B.A. or B.S., preferably in computer science or a related field;
significant experience with large scale development of Web pages and
related services, including use of http, PERL, and CGI scripts; familiarity
with UNIX and NT operating systems.

Preferred

M.A. or M.S. in computer science, library science, or a related field.
Experience in using JAVA, Java Script, C++, and relational databases,
especially Oracle, for development of Web-based applications.  Experience
in working in a collaborative environment; troubleshooting, time
management, communication, documentation, and planning skills; experience
working in Libraries.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

This is a full time, 12 month, academic/professional position in the
Information Technology Professional class with a renewable annual contract.
 The Libraries offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, not
less than $40,000 for this position.  There is also an excellent benefits
package and a substantial moving allowance.

RECRUITING SCHEDULE

Review of applications will begin 11/16/98.  Applications will be accepted
until the position is filled.  Applicants are encouraged to apply by the
review date to receive full consideration.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Send a letter of application, a resume, and the names, addresses, telephone
numbers, and e-mail addresses  of three professional references to:  Linda
DeBeau-Melting, Libraries Human Resources Office, 499 Wilson Library, 309 -
19th Ave. South, Minneapolis, MN 55455.  Please identify the application
with UL# 87.

The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons
shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without
regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital
status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, or sexual
orientation.
	

Christina Perkins Meyer			Phone:  (612) 625-0107
Automated Systems Team Leader		Fax:  (612) 626-9353
University of Minnesota Libraries		mailto:c-meye at tc.umn.edu

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Jim Stemper
Distance Learning Development				
University of Minnesota Libraries		
Twin Cities Campus			phone:	(612) 624-7082
499 Wilson Library			fax:	(612) 626-9353   
309 Nineteenth Avenue South		mailto:stemp003 at tc.umn.edu
Minneapolis, MN  55455 		http://www.lib.umn.edu