[Web4lib] Position Available: Java/XML/CMS programmer for the University of Illinois Library

Tue Jun 13 11:21:06 EDT 2006

*Research Programmer (Content Management System)
Library Systems
(Academic Professional)*
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library

*Position Available:*

As soon as possible, after closing date.  This is a full-time, regular, 
Academic Professional position in the University Library.

*Duties and Responsibilities:*

The Research Programmer position will join a team of 11 professionals 
responsible for providing a variety of standard and custom information 
technology services and applications to the University Library and its 
users.  The Library Systems Office serves over 40 departmental libraries 
and browsing rooms located in 23 campus buildings, plus the library's 
administrative units.**

Responsibilities for this position include: Software development and 
integration, particularly focused on the implementation and enhancement 
of the Library's Web Content Management System (CMS) based on a Java/XML 
framework; Database design and programming; Creation of both internal 
and end-user documentation; Providing technical assistance to and 
consultation with library faculty and staff.

This position provides an opportunity to work in a complex, multi-vendor 
computing environment.  The Library Systems Office utilizes a number of 
Linux, Windows 2003, Solaris, and AIX servers to provide access to 
hundreds of applications and databases for the University Library.  The 
Library's nearly 1000 workstations are predominantly Windows 2000, XP or 
2003.

*Environment:*

The University of Illinois Library at Urbana-Champaign is one of the 
preeminent research collections in the nation and the world. With more 
than 10 million volumes and a total of 21 million items, it ranks third 
among academic libraries in the United States and first among public 
university libraries in the world. As the intellectual heart of the 
campus, the Library is committed to maintaining the strongest 
collections and services possible and engaging in research and 
development activities---both of which support the University's mission 
of teaching, research, and public service. The Library currently employs 
approximately 100 faculty and 300 staff members. For more detailed 
information, please visit http://www.library.uiuc.edu/.

The Library consists of more than 40 departmental libraries that are 
located throughout campus and administratively organized into eight 
divisions.

*_Required Qualifications:_* 

    * A bachelor's or graduate degree in Computer Science or similar
      information technology field
    * At least two years of relevant professional experience
    * Strong programming skills and experience in J2EE, including JDBC,
      DOM, and SAX
    * Experience using Perl or PHP in UNIX or Windows environments
    * Experience developing interactive database-driven web applications
    * Experience with web servers & servlet containers, such as Apache
      HTTP, Apache Tomcat, or Jetty
    * Knowledge of relational database design principles and programming
      using SQL
    * Ability to work in a collaborative team environment and
      successfully handle multiple priorities
    * Good oral and written communication skills

*_Desired Qualifications:_*__

    * Experience using and/or managing a Web Content Management System
    * Experience with JSTL and JSP
    * Library work experience and significant familiarity with library
      applications and procedures.
    * DBA experience with a multi-user SQL RDBMS
    * Experience with MS SQL Server 7.0+, MySQL, or Oracle 8+
    * Experience with a version control system such as CVS or SVN, and
      build systems including Ant and make
    * Knowledge of W3C standards including XHTML and WAI/WCAG
    * Experience providing training
    * Strong desire to learn and stay current with changing technologies

*Salary: * Salary is competitive and is commensurate with credentials 
and experience.

*Terms of Appointment: *Twelve month appointment; 24 work days vacation 
per year; 11 paid holidays; 12 days annual sick leave (cumulative up to 
a maximum of 240 days) plus an additional 13 days (non-cumulative) per 
year if necessary; health insurance, requiring a small co-payment, is 
provided to employees (coverage for dependents may be purchased); 
participation in the State Universities Retirement System is required 
upon appointment (8% of member's salary is withheld and is tax exempt 
until retirement); newly hired university employees are covered by the 
Medicare portion of Social Security, and are subject to its deduction.

*Campus & Community:  *The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is 
a comprehensive and major public land-grant university 
(Doctoral/Research University-Extensive) that is ranked among the best 
in the world. Chartered in 1867, it provides undergraduate and graduate 
education in more than 150 fields of study, conducts theoretical and 
applied research, and provides public service to the state and the 
nation. It employs 2,000 faculty members who serve 29,000 undergraduates 
and 11,000 graduate and professional students; approximately 25% of 
faculty receive campus wide recognition each year for excellence in 
teaching. More information about the campus is available at 
www.uiuc.edu. <http://www.uiuc.edu./>

The University is located in the twin cities of Champaign and Urbana, 
which have a combined population of 100,000 and are, situated about 140 
miles south of Chicago, 120 miles west of Indianapolis, and 170 
northeast of St. Louis. The University and its surrounding communities 
offer a cultural and recreational environment ideally suited to the work 
of a major research institution. For more information about the 
community, visit http://www.uiuc.edu/misc/campus.html, 
http://www.cucvb.org/, or http://www.ccchamber.org/.

*Apply: *Send letter of application and complete resume with the names, 
addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses (where available) of 
three references to:  Cindy Kelly, Head, Library Human Resources, 
University of Illinois Library at Urbana-Champaign, 1408 W. Gregory 
Drive, Suite 127, Urbana, Illinois  61801.  Phone 217-333-8169.  E-mail 
mokelly at uiuc.edu <mailto:mokelly at uiuc.edu>.  Electronic applications are 
acceptable initially, but must be followed by a hard copy with signature.

*Deadline:  *In order to ensure full consideration, applications and 
nominations must be received by July 7, 2006

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