[Web4lib] Position Announcement

[Jon Stroop]

Digital Library Specialist
(Temporary 12 month position)
Princeton University Library
Requisition # 0700801

The Princeton University Library, one of the world's most respected 
research institutions, serves a diverse community of 6,600 students and 
1,100 faculty members with more than 6 million printed volumes, 5 
million manuscripts, and 2 million nonprint items. The holdings in its 
central library and 15 specialized libraries range from ancient papyri 
and incunabula to the most advanced electronic databases and digital 
collections. The Library employs a dedicated and knowledgeable staff of 
more than 300 professional and support personnel, complemented by a 
large student and hourly workforce. More information can be found at the 
Library's Web site: http://libweb.princeton.edu

Available: Immediately

Description: Princeton University Library seeks a creative professional 
to fill the temporary position of Digital Library Specialist. This 
position will be responsible for the programming and improvement of the 
Library’s Digital Collections' website and related web services. This is 
a temporary twelve (12) month position with the possibility of renewal.

Responsibilities: The Digital Library Specialist will be instrumental in 
assisting with development needs in a Java/XML environment. This 
position will help develop future software and middleware, as well as 
support existing technologies and applications (in Java and Ruby). The 
candidate should have experience in using Java to process XML in the 
library environment and an understanding of XML's related standards and 
technologies. The incumbent may also assist with the provision of XQuery 
and XSLT stylesheets to generate XML and XHTML markup for a variety of 
library-specific outputs. The successful candidate will report to the 
Digital Initiatives Coordinator. Job duration will be twelve (12) months 
with possibility of renewal.

Qualifications:
Required: Bachelors degree from an accredited institution. Experience 
programming XML using the Java programming language. Demonstrated 
knowledge and application of XML standards (XPath, XML Schema, RELAX NG, 
and XML Namespaces). Familiarity with web usability trends and knowledge 
of XHTML, CSS, and W3C Web Usability Guidelines. Experience with Linux 
and/or UNIX. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills. 
Ability to work collaboratively and collegially in a team and with 
diverse groups. Experience in a production oriented environment.

Preferred: MLS/MIS degree from an accredited institution. Experience 
with native XML databases (e.g., Exist-db, Berkeley DB XML, X-Hive, 
etc.), Eclipse IDE, Maven, Jetty/Tomcat, and XQuery. Experience with 
Ruby. Knowledge of AJAX. Knowledge of library metadata standards.

Compensation and Benefits: Salary based on experience and 
qualifications. Two (2) vacation days per month, designated paid 
holidays. Medical and other benefits available.

Nominations and Applications: Review of applications will begin 
immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Nominations 
and applications (cover letter, resume and the names, titles, addresses 
and phone numbers of three references) will be accepted only from the 
Jobs at Princeton website: http://www.princeton.edu/jobs


PRINCETON UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
For information about applying to Princeton, please link to
http://www.princeton.edu/jobs

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Jon Stroop
Digital Library Specialist
C-19-E Firestone Library
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ 08544

Email: jstroop at princeton.edu
Phone: (609)258-0059
Fax: (609)258-0441

http://diglib.princeton.edu