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ANNOUNCEMENT OF |
Applications are invited
for consideration for appointment for the following position:
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Budget Title: |
Senior
Programmer/Analyst |
Descriptive Title: |
Web
Developer/Designer |
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Department: |
University
Libraries |
Item Number: |
To
be determined |
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Professional Rank |
SL-4 |
Date to be filled: |
As
soon as possible |
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Brief description of duties: |
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The University at Albany
Libraries seeks a service-oriented, creative, collaborative, and energetic
individual to provide vision and leadership in designing, developing and
supporting the Libraries’ virtual presence.
The person has daily responsibility for organizing, maintaining,
updating and improving the Libraries’ public Web and Intranet sites,
including library’s online catalog and link resolver pages; integrating a
variety of disparate Web services and resources seamlessly; creating
documentation and providing training; works closely with individuals and
groups who contribute to the site; may also work on administrative and/or
database applications. |
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Qualifications: |
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Minimum - Bachelor’s degree (awarded by May
2008) from a college or university accredited by a U. S. Department of
Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization; knowledge
of current and emerging technologies in digital and Web-based services;
demonstrated knowledge of effective web interface design, information
architecture, human/computer interface (HCI) theory and accessibility;
experience with the Microsoft Internet Information Services server and/or
Apache server environment; demonstrated proficiency in creating a dynamic,
data-driven web site using a relational database and SQL Server; hands-on Web
site design experience with HTML, XHTML, JavaScript, and CSS; working
knowledge of at least one of the following scripting languages: CGI/Perl,
PHP, Ruby, Python, or VBScript; Web application development experience using
ASP, ColdFusion, PHP, SQL queries, or other tools; proficiency in graphics
and images design tools, such as Photoshop, Flash, and web authoring tools,
such as Dreamweaver; library work experience; strong oral/written
communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a
diverse group of clients and staff of all levels of computer knowledge;
ability to prioritize tasks; to work both independently and as part of a
diverse team; capable of building consensus and communicating effectively
with librarians and staff members to collaboratively design and offer
innovative, integrated digital library services to our patrons. Preferred
qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management
Information Systems, or related field; Master’s degree in Library Science;
knowledge of XML, XHTML, XLST, and metadata standards; knowledge and /
or experience with the following digital library technologies: OpenURL
(Z39.88), Z39.50, SRU/W, metasearch, COinS, and unAPI; experience in
producing rich media websites using Flash, streaming media, online audio, and
podcasting; experience in physical and logical database design and Database
management systems; hand-on experience with a content management system based
Web site; knowledge of integrated library systems (e.g. ALEPH) and experience
in managing a library online public catalog; evidence-based assessment
experience and statistical skills in Web log analysis; familiarity with Web
2.0 technologies, including social networking and AJAX development;
experience in conducting focus group studies, usability testing studies and
other user interface design testing; Library and/or teaching experience. |
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Special Notes: |
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SUBMIT APPLICATIONS
VIA E-MAIL TO: azrl@uamail.albany.edu
Please include the names, street
and e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of three references in addition to
your resume and cover letter referencing
P08 # below, as well as the URLs for two already existing pages or
sites that demonstrate some degree of web scripting for which you were
responsible. |
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Name and Address: |
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P08-14299 |
Closing date for the
receipt of applications: |
Review of applications
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