[Web4lib] Position Announcement: Systems Programmer (Duke University)

[will.sexton at duke.edu]

Systems Programmer - 2 Year Term Appointment

Reporting to the Metadata Systems Programmer, the systems programmer will
contribute to the development of a technical infrastructure based on open
source software to support metadata creation and management. S/He will
design and program the tool and integrate it with other modules in the
systems architecture.

Responsibilities
* Creates and implements emerging digital technologies in support digital
library initiatives including repository configuration, systems
administrative tools, metadata crosswalking, indexing/search engines.
* Designs and programs interface for metadata creation and management;
supports data interchange with databases; writes queries using available
scripting languages.
* Designs and programs interface for management of digitization workflow.
* Develops enhancements for current digital collections interface.
* Applies principles of usability, accessibility and assessment to develop
effective interfaces and navigation structures to meet user needs.
* Works collaboratively with a variety of individuals in the libraries
including archivists, librarians, metadata specialists, and other IT staff
to identify and understand digital collection workflows, source data
systems and mapping requirements.
* Creates documentation for all phases of the project.
* Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
It is the expectation that all Duke University Libraries staff members
will demonstrate exceptional workplace behaviors in the execution of their
specific position responsibilities. These behaviors are customer focus,
collaboration, creative problem solving, continuous learning and a
commitment to diversity.

Education
Required: BA/BS or equivalent combination of relevant experience and
training.

Experience
Required: Two years of programming experience in Java, Python, XML, XSL
and/or SQL; excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication
skills; ability to work independently and as a member of a team; strong
organizational and project management skills; demonstrated commitment to
providing outstanding customer service.

Preferred: Prior experience working in an academic research library;
demonstrated proficiency with PHP, JavaScript, AJAX, Perl; knowledge of
information technology trends and their application to digital storage
formats and metadata standards; experience working with metadata standards
and protocols such as METS, MODS, PREMIS, TEI, EAD, or OAI-PMH; experience
in providing programming support in a digital library, digital publishing,
tools development, or digital humanities environment.

Working Conditions
    * Must be able to work in an environment in which exposure to
materials containing dust and mold is possible
    * Normal office environment

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of
work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not
intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,
duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

Salary and Benefits
Salary dependent on qualifications and experience. Comprehensive benefits
package includes 15 days vacation, 13 holidays, 12 days sick leave;
health, dental, disability and life insurance and support for professional
development and training.

Environment
The Duke University Libraries are the shared center of the university's
intellectual life, connecting people and ideas. The William R. Perkins
Library, its branches (Lilly, Music, Biological and Environmental
Sciences, Marine Laboratory in Beaufort, and the Rare Book, Manuscript,
and Special Collections Library) and the separately administered libraries
serving the schools of Business, Divinity, Law, and Medicine, comprise one
of the nation's top ten private university library systems. Duke is a
member of the Triangle Research Libraries Network, which promotes
collaboration in the areas of collection development and management,
access services, information technology and human resources among the
libraries of Duke University, the University of North Carolina-Chapel
Hill, North Carolina Central University and North Carolina State
University.

Duke University and Durham are located in the Research Triangle, a region
that encompasses one of the nation's premier concentrations of academic,
corporate, and public research. The Triangle region is rated among the
most desirable areas in North America to live and work and has been
identified by Money magazine as one of the "Best Places to Live" in the
U.S.

Application
Send cover letter, detailed resume and the names, addresses (mailing and
e-mail), and telephone numbers of three references to: Teresa Tillman,
Library Human Resources, at library-jobs at duke.edu.  Please include
PROGRAMMERS in the subject line.  Review of applications will begin in
mid-October and will continue until the position is filled.

An electronic resume should also be submitted at:
http://www.hr.duke.edu/jobs/main.html. Refer to Requisition #400247847.
Duke University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The
Duke University Library System has a strong commitment to Affirmative
Action and is actively seeking to increase the racial and ethnic diversity
of our staff.


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Will Sexton
Metadata Analyst / Programmer
Duke University Libraries