Job Announcement: Digital Library Web Developer and Digital Library Application Developer at Georgia Tech

Description

We have two developer positions open at the Georgia Tech Library: web development and application development. http://www.library.gatech.edu/about/jobs.php

Both positions provide development, testing, documentation, implementation, and maintenance for the Georgia Tech Library's web-based digital programs. These applications are built primarily using open source software and emerging web technologies. These positions anticipate and investigate new trends in library technology so that we can respond quickly to changing user needs. They provide primary support for new initiatives such as scholarly communication, electronic publishing, and image databases. They also provide support for the Library's institutional repository and the digital collections of the Georgia Tech Archives. The developers will work with our partners on campus and in library consortia to share solutions to mutual challenges.

Facilitate access to digital archival and manuscript collections using technologies such as the Archivists' Toolkit, DSpace, Fedora, or other software. Ability to apply collaborative communications technologies, open source tools and emerging web technologies. Provide support for the Archives' image database. Support the EPAGE publishing initiative, using Open Journal Systems and Open Conference Systems software. Provide enhancements and support for Library resources which use DSpace/Manakin, including SMARTech (Georgia Tech institutional repository), the Archives digital repository, and the Galileo Knowledge Repository. Other projects as needed, involving web development for various library web sites needs. Experience:

----- Systems Analyst I Web Developer

Experience:

Two or more years of job related experience. Development experience must include XHTML, CSS, XML, XSLT, JavaScript, and PHP. Experience with Java, Ruby on Rails or SQL is helpful. Familiarity with UNIX, LINUX, Apache and Tomcat. Ability to interact professionally with faculty, librarians and technical staff, as well as good customer service and communication skills. Prefer working experience in a university environment, preferably in the library.

Education:

Technical Diploma, Associate's Degree, or two years college course work or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prefer a Bachelor's Degree.

Application Process:

Apply online at: https://ea.ohr.gatech.edu/default.asp Job #: BJJ7626

----- Systems Analyst II Application Developer

Experience:

Three or more years of job-related experience. Development experience must include Java, XML, SQL and PHP. Prefer experience with XSLT, JavaScript, and Ruby on Rails. Familiarity with LINUX, Apache and Tomcat. Ability to apply collaborative communications technologies, open source tools and emerging web technologies. Ability to interact professionally with faculty, librarians and technical staff, as well as good customer service and communication skills. Prefer working experience in a university environment, preferably in the library.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a closely related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Application Process:

Apply online at: https://ea.ohr.gatech.edu/default.asp Job #: CEW7639

-- Susan Wells Parham Head, Digital Library Development Georgia Institute of Technology Library & Information Center 404-894-4522 susan.parham@gatech.edu