The University of Maryland Libraries are recruiting an IT Systems Manager, Software Systems Development & Research.

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The SSDR Manager will be responsible for the research, development, deployment, support and management of library application software and software systems; and for the integration, implementation, and maintenance of software to provide acquisition, curation, preservation, access and discovery services to the libraries' collections. The software development activities encompass all phases of software development lifecycle, including implementation of interfaces to other software systems, development of Web interfaces and user interfaces for the tools developed in SSDR.

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Columbia University Libraries/Information Services are recruiting a Director of Library Information Technology Office.

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The Columbia University Libraries/Information Services seeks an experienced professional to serve as the Director of the Library Information Technology Office (LITO). The incumbent will oversee the planning, implementation and operation of all aspects of Library management and related systems, staff and public computing, servers and storage systems. Many of the projects will require collaboration with other departments within Columbia's Digital Program and Technology Services (DPTS) division as well as the Columbia University Information Technology Office. This position has four direct reports and a total staff of sixteen, along with an equipment budget of approximately $750,000.

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The MIT Libraries are recruiting a Web Developer.

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Reporting to the Head of Software Development and Analysis, the Web Developer will be responsible for technical planning, development, and implementation of Web-based applications and interfaces. S/he will work collaboratively with members of the User Experience and Enterprise Systems departments to implement enhancements to the MIT Libraries website presence and electronic resources discovery and access systems. The Web Developer will maintain up-to-date system documentation and manage code in a version-control system. S/he will also work with both technical and non-technical library staff to provide general web development guidance and expertise. As a member of the Software Development and Analysis Department, the Web Developer will work with other software engineers in supporting the ongoing development of the MIT Libraries software infrastructure, including, but not limited to, institutional repositories (DSpace, and others), digital library collection management systems, digital archiving systems, GIS web applications, and other digital library systems. S/he will collaborate with other technology partners both on and off-campus.

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The Chicago State University Library is recruiting a Digital and Web Services Librarian Specialist.

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Functioning under administrative direction in the library technical services department, employee works to set up, design, maintain, and support library web systems including web server, web pages, distributed web content provisioning, web applications, and electronic resource access through library webs and digital libraries including digitization and incorporation of library materials.

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The University of Notre Dame' Hesburgh Libraries are recruiting a Digital Access Librarian.

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The Digital Access Librarian is responsible for envisioning the information architecture (navigation, content, and context), coordinating user experience activities (usability, user engagement, feedback), and collaborating on the implementation of the web technology (XHTML, CSS, Javascript, Web Scripting Languages) for the Hesburgh Libraries' web presence.

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The University of Texas Libraries are recruiting a Software Developer/Analyst.

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Using web development and content management experience to provide support for library staff and campus constituents in incorporating digital assets into their projects and online learning modules. Track trends in research, pilot methods to address future information access needs from UT Library digital collections, and serve as a resource person for library staff about new and emerging information access technologies such as mobile devices, course management integration, blogs, wikis and resource federation. Participate in the evaluation, development, purchase and implementation of software and hardware solutions to improve UT Libraries digital collection related services.

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East Carolina University's J.Y. Joyner Library is recruiting a Discovery Services Librarian.

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Reporting to the Assistant Director for Library Technology, the Discovery Services Librarian will:

• Provide leadership and vision in the management, support, integration, and administration of the Library's suite of information management and discovery systems
• Work collaboratively with ECU Libraries' faculty and staff to evaluate the Libraries' online resource discovery environment and to develop and implement strategies and innovative solutions to improve external and internal user experience and maximize system functionality
• Chair or co-chair library discovery committees
• Serve as head of the Discovery Services department and supervise two to three staff whose responsibilities include administering the integrated library system
• Monitor trends and best practices in library discovery; recommend and facilitate improvements to existing systems and services

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Michigan Technological University's Van Pelt and Opie Library is recruiting a Library Web Developer.

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Michigan Technological University's Van Pelt and Opie Library seeks an energetic, user-focused and collegial Web developer that enjoys working on a variety of projects with library and IT staff, faculty, and students that support library services, instruction and research. The position requires commitment to the completion of reliable and innovative products and is responsible for developing, maintaining and customizing dynamic and complex web pages, and integrating a number of web services and data sources into new and existing interfaces and applications. The position will work collaboratively with the university’s IT Support Services to design new or modify existing back-end databases that support web applications and services.

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Boston University's Pappas Law Library is recruiting a Digital Technologies/Systems Librarian.

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Provide technology and systems expertise to ensure that the Law Library optimally utilizes all existing digital technologies as well as investigates new technologies that enhance the discovery and delivery of legal information to faculty and students. Working collaboratively with managers and librarians from all units in the Library, as well as librarians at other Boston University libraries, the Digital Technologies & Systems Librarian continually implements new library technologies and online systems to improve workflow and services.

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The University of Michigan Library is recruiting a Data Processing Automation Programmer (3-year term position with the possibility for renewal).

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DLPS is looking for a talented, resourceful programmer to develop, maintain, document, and monitor software systems. Primary focus will be placed on developing highly reliable software tools for routine data processing on a large scale. Specific processing tasks include file format conversion, optical character recognition (OCR), metadata insertion, transformation, validation, and transfer. Work includes assessing needs and specifying software requirements. Development of web interfaces for process management may be needed as well. Other tasks will vary but include, for example, preparing documentation and the development of digital library access systems.

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The New York Public Library is recruiting two consultants two consultants for Research Collections and Preservation Consortium (ReCAP).

Here's an excerpt from the ad for a Technology Consultant ReCap Discovery to Delivery Project:

NYPL seeks a Technology Consultant to support the work of the Workflow and Technology Subcommittee (WTS). The Technology Consultant will work closely with the Technology Architect and the Planning Consultant but will also provide deliverables directly to the WTS.

The Technology Consultant will be engaged to perform the following activities:

1. Prepare a technology environmental scan:

a. Identify current technologies available in the ReCAP partner libraries and the ReCAP facility to support discovery, request and delivery, collections management, and collections development

Describe the software systems currently in use to support these library functions at each of the three ReCAP partners and at the ReCAP facility. Include local and external systems that are used by these institutions.

b. In conjunction with the Technology Architect, identify options for software systems to support those four required elements of the shared collection (discovery, request and delivery, collections management, and collections development).

Based on research and domain knowledge, describe software systems (and related services) that could be used to support those functions in the context of a shared collection. Provide a general description of their functionality and their attributes e.g. propriety or open-source, perpetual license or subscription, and/or other attributes as advised by the Technology Consultant. Provide a preliminary assessment of the pros and cons of each system for use by ReCAP shared collections. Note: this activity is intended to describe potential technologies in general, not to recommend specific choices at this time.

Deliverable: A written report to the Technology Architect and the WTS due by April 31, 2012.

2. Make recommendations to the Technology Architect and the WTS about the design of systems infrastructure to support both user-facing and staff-facing services at each member institution to support shared collections.

Working as part of a team including the Technology Architect, the Workflow Consultant, and the Planning Consultant, incorporate information about new services, revised workflows, and system options to produce recommendations about the system infrastructure needed to support ReCAP shared collections. Specific tasks include:

• Review findings and recommendations made by the Workflow Consultant, who will be engaged to evaluate current workflows associated with selection from the partner libraries for ingest into the ReCAP facility, and to recommend appropriate modifications to these workflows and related technology services necessary to support the shared collection. The Workflow Consultant’s initial report is expected to be available in summer 2012.
• Consider findings by the Planning Consultant regarding desired organizational structure, governance, and cost-sharing (as available).
• Assess existing software products applicable to shared collections (as identified in Activity #1) and recommend appropriate solutions for the ReCAP partners’ shared collections system architecture.
• Identify any needed systems or functionality not currently available in existing software products, with recommendations about how best to fill gaps.
• Assist the Technology Architect in gathering cost information for implementing or developing the recommended system solutions.

Deliverable: A report to the Technology Architect and the WTS due by September 30, 2012 describing the Technology Consultant’s recommendations for system solutions to support ReCAP shared collections. The report will include any recommendations with respect to priorities, development, or implementation scheduling.

For the complete RFP please contact Joseph Brucia at josephbrucia@nypl.org

Here's an excerpt from the ad for a Workflow Consultant ReCAP Discovery to Delivery Project:

NYPL seeks a Workflow Consultant to support the work of the Workflow and Technology Subcommittee (WTS). The Workflow Consultant will work closely with the Planning Consultant and the technology team but will provide deliverables directly to the WTS.

The Workflow Consultant will be engaged to perform the following activities:

1. Evaluate current workflows associated with transferring materials to and retrieving materials from the ReCAP facility

The Workflow Consultant will document existing workflows at the partner libraries necessary to perform these activities:

• Select and prepare materials for transfer to ReCAP
• Request, receive, and return materials needed from ReCAP

The Workflow Consultant will also document workflows at the ReCAP facility necessary to perform these activities:

• Ingest and shelve new materials from each partner (including use of inventory control system)
• Respond to request, retrieve, deliver, return and reshelve requested materials.

2. Recommend appropriate modifications to these workflows and related technology services necessary to support the shared collection Deliverables:

Deliverables:

• An initial report to the WTS due by July 31, 2012 describing current workflows and the Workflow Consultant’s recommendations for workflow changes and system changes necessary to support ReCAP shared collections.
• A final report due September 30, 2012 based on continued participation in planning discussions with the WTS and the project team, to incorporate modifications based on subsequent decisions about services, organization, or collection management.

For complete RFP please contact Joseph Brucia at josephbrucia@nypl.org

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The New York University Libraries are recruiting a Junior Web Developer.

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Manage Libraries' web sites and ensure their accessibility and operation from conceptualization to launch, including, but not limited to, development of information infrastructure, oversight of database development, and content management solutions. Develop project plans for major site updates; create time lines to meet client deadlines and/or department goals; monitor progress and revise plans.

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