Emerging Technologies Analyst

Description

Responsibilities: Identify, develop, and implement emerging media technologies to support and evolve the University Libraries' programs, services, and collections in its ongoing transition from print to a predominantly digital environment. 

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, information systems/technology, MIS, or MLS/MLIS degree from ALA accredited program at time of appointment. Understanding of and demonstrated experience working with technologies such as digital library systems and Web 2.0 tools; working knowledge of PHP, MySQL, JSP, HTML, XML, or other development technologies; knowledge of conversion of analog film and video to digital media. Effective oral and written communication skills.

Preferred qualifications: Additional advanced degrees. Understanding of and experience with code versioning and collaboration tools, modelview controller frameworks, open source project contributions, user centered design and accessibility best practices, Linux; Django or Python, h264 video streaming; Java development and Web application deployment. Salary up to $45,400.

Send cover letter, resume, transcript of graduate degree(s) (unofficial copies acceptable), and the names and contact information for three references (at least one of which is a current or former supervisor) to: Dr. Arthur W. Hafner, Dean of University Libraries, Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47306 or to libsearch@bsu.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Ball State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community.