WEB AND DIGITAL LIBRARY SPECIALIST

The Center for Research Libraries is a consortium of more than 200 leading U.S. and Canadian academic and research libraries based adjacent to the University of Chicago’s Hyde Park campus.

Working under the direction of the Director of Information Systems, the candidate selected will design, develop and implement Web enabled solutions for grant and non-grant funded projects and provide technical expertise to support digital conversion and delivery initiatives.  In addition to determine specifications, developing and implementing new or enhanced Web applications, the position is also responsible for maintaining and updating existing Web applications and support a robust Web hosting environment.

Digital delivery accountability includes: participating in hardware/software evaluations; testing and implementing scan and post processing strategies; inspecting the quality of scans from in-house and out-sources productions; monitoring the performance of digital conversion equipment and contacting system vendor for problem resolution and upgrades.

Essential Duties:

1. Develops and updates web applications with both static and dynamic database driven contents.
2. Conducts interface design, integration and customization of Web applications and products acquired from third party.
3. Asrtains requirements, designs, codes and implements new or enhanced applications.
4. Develops templates and other tools needed to facilitate staff contribution of web contents.
5. Assists with site wide contents updates, clean-up and data maintenance.
6. Monitors, modifies and troubleshoots existing Web applications.
7. Assists member institutions in developing best practice and optimize access to CRL Web resources.
8. Sets-up and maintains problem and activity log.
9. Researches digital conversion hardware/soft ware products and best practices in the field.
10. Inspect the quality of scans produced internally and externally.
11. Depending on assignments, may be required to coordinate the work of others.

Experience:

We are seek a creative and talented IT professional with a minimum of two years post academic experience programming web enabled applications, with some start to finish project responsibility. Experience must also include at least one year of relational database development. Prior work experience with digital conversion and integrated library systems is strongly preferred.

Skills & Education:

• Solid skill in web development,  proficient in HTML, CSS, DHML, XML and Web authoring tools, such as Dreamweaver.
• Proficient in at least one programming languages used in Web CGI and one scripting languages, such as ASP, Perl, PhP, ColdFusion, Java script.
• Knowledge and ability to build complex SQL queries against relational database.
• Broad knowledge of  digital conversion activities and associated  standards and technologies  
• Demonstrated capacity of developing documentation and training material
• Knowledge and experience in UNIX/Linux administration strongly preferred
• Bachelor degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience is required.  An MLIS, course work or seminars pertaining to digitization and Web development are preferred.

The Center offers competitive salary, an exceptional benefits package and a dynamic, quality driven work atmosphere. Forward resumes in Word format to: kibort@crl.edu

CENTER FOR RESEARCH LIBRARIES
6050 S Kenwood
Chicago, Illinois 60660