[Web4lib] Job Announcement: University of Maryland

[garyp at itd.umd.edu]

Hi All,

I am just the messenger, please note the contact information at the end of
the announcement. If you apply, please say you saw the job advertised on
Web4Lib.

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University of Maryland Libraries

Title: Coordinator (Interface Specialist)

Category: Exempt Staff (12 month appointment), Full-Time, Contract
Appointment

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience; comprehensive
benefits

Exciting opportunity to help build a new and dynamic program in digital
collections and research at the largest university library system in the
Washington DC-Baltimore area. The UM Libraries serve the College Park
campus, the flagship of the 13-member University System of Maryland. See
http://www.lib.umd.edu/ for more information.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Interface Specialist supports the library's newly
developed digital repository and works as part of a team in the Office of
Digital Collections and Research.  Members of this team include
librarians, curators, archivists, and IT staff.  The Interface Specialist
will participate in and support digital library projects through
management of the design, development, and maintenance of public and
administrative web interfaces in a cross-platform environment. Duties
include the development of dynamic web pages using PHP, JSP, or
JavaScript, and the development, implementation, and redesign of
interfaces for digital library collections and administrative access. The
Interface Specialist will also implement innovative design solutions based
on end user requirements and system architecture.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: A Bachelor's degree plus two years of
relevant experience working with web-based design; or an MLS or an MA in
graphic design.  Expertise in one or more scripting languages (e.g., PHP,
Perl, JavaScript); ability to hand code markup (HTML, CSS); experience
using design software and editing of graphics (e.g., Photoshop,
Dreamweaver, Flash), demonstrated ability to design database driven
websites.

Preferred:

Experience in database-driven web development within a library or
educational setting; ability to hand code XML and XSLT; experience in a
UNIX environment; knowledge of meta information standards in a digital
library environment; knowledge of data standards and authorities;
experience in establishing and managing blogs and wikis; familiarity with
accessible design concepts and Section 508 standards for sound web design,
functionality and interactivity.

Electronic applications are preferred.  For full consideration, submit
cover letter, resume, and names/addresses of three references by July 2,
2007.  Applications accepted until position is filled.  Send resume by
e-mail gfernan1 at umd.edu or by fax to 301-314-9960 or to Guadalupe
Fernandes, Room 6115, McKeldin Library, University of Maryland, College
Park, MD 20742-7011.

Full job description is at
http://www.lib.umd.edu/UMCP/PASD/LPO/LibJobs/0605.html

The University of Maryland is an EEO/AA Employer.  Minorities and women
are encouraged to apply.