Information processing consultant
Company Name:
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Description of School/College/Dept/Program:
UWM Libraries seeks an energetic, knowledgeable, and technologically capable individual to serve as a Digital Collections Application Specialist. This position supports resource and tool development in the Library's Department of Digital Collections and Initiatives. The department has been building digital collections drawn from the Library's unique collections in Archives, Special Collections and the American Geographical Society Library since 2001. Going forward, the department will be developing tools and exploring new modes of discovery and interactivity, such as geographic discovery, contextual materials, and social tools, and working closely with campus initiatives in digital scholarship, including the digital humanities.
Job Summary/Basic Function:
Duties include designing and developing digital exhibits, data visualizations, and integrating those tools and resources with existing digital collections; interacting with faculty and staff to gather requirements for tool and digital collection development; working with Library Systems staff and campus IT to resolve technical issues; and supervising student workers in the Department of Digital Collections and Initiatives. This position reports to the head of the Department of Digital Collections and Initiatives.
Job Summary/Basic Function:
Develop and customize tools, including open source tools, for use with UWM Digital Collections
Work with faculty and staff to gather requirements for tool and web development projects
Work with CONTENTdm API to integrate custom tools into existing collections
Evaluate existing tools and technologies, and investigate emerging technologies to identify potential uses. Prototype demonstration projects
Help identify technical requirements and keep abreast of new research and development in digital humanities and other areas related to digital collections
Document workflows and procedures, and help form policy for digital tool development
Other duties as assigned
Minimum
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
Evidence of relevant experience working with digital tool and application development
Demonstrated understanding of developments and trends in digital collections and digital humanities
Demonstrated ability to articulate design and development concepts and to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients
Preferred
Qualifications:
Master's degree in Library Science, Information Science, Computer Science or related field
1
years of web and/or application development experience
Evidence of experience developing tools and applications using one or more of the following languages or standards, or related languages or standards: Javascript, JSON, MySQL, PHP, XSLT
Demonstrated proficiency with web development
Knowledge of systems and network security issues and trends
Experience working in a LINUX environment, specifically with LAMP services
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants must submit a letter of application, a current resume, and names/addresses of three current professional references. Please address the required and preferred qualifications in your materials.
In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates' application materials whether he/she meets any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications. Candidates chosen for an interview will be required to submit official college transcripts
Apply at -
Review of applications will begin October 8, 2014 and continue until the position is filled. Applications received after October 7, 2014 might not receive consideration.
Questions may be addressed to Craig Wesley or email to .
Employment will require a criminal background check. For the UWM Campus Security Report see
EEO Statement:
UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
ADA Policy
For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message Your application has been submitted is displayed and you receive a confirmation number. It is the policy of UWM to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are applicants for employment. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm- or . Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual's disability.
Position Number: 02074912
Official Title: INFORMATION PROCESSING CONSULTANT
Working Title: Digital Collections Application Specialist
Position Type: Non-Teaching Academic Staff
Division: B50 UWM Libraries
Department: B500100 GENERAL
If continuous, indicate initial application review date.: 10/08/2014
Open Until Filled: Yes
Position Contact Name: Craig Wesley
Contact Person Phone Number
Contact Person Email:
Appointment Types: Probationary Academic Staff, Non-TeachingEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Description of School/College/Dept/Program:
UWM Libraries seeks an energetic, knowledgeable, and technologically capable individual to serve as a Digital Collections Application Specialist. This position supports resource and tool development in the Library's Department of Digital Collections and Initiatives. The department has been building digital collections drawn from the Library's unique collections in Archives, Special Collections and the American Geographical Society Library since 2001. Going forward, the department will be developing tools and exploring new modes of discovery and interactivity, such as geographic discovery, contextual materials, and social tools, and working closely with campus initiatives in digital scholarship, including the digital humanities.
Job Summary/Basic Function:
Duties include designing and developing digital exhibits, data visualizations, and integrating those tools and resources with existing digital collections; interacting with faculty and staff to gather requirements for tool and digital collection development; working with Library Systems staff and campus IT to resolve technical issues; and supervising student workers in the Department of Digital Collections and Initiatives. This position reports to the head of the Department of Digital Collections and Initiatives.
Job Summary/Basic Function:
Develop and customize tools, including open source tools, for use with UWM Digital Collections
Work with faculty and staff to gather requirements for tool and web development projects
Work with CONTENTdm API to integrate custom tools into existing collections
Evaluate existing tools and technologies, and investigate emerging technologies to identify potential uses. Prototype demonstration projects
Help identify technical requirements and keep abreast of new research and development in digital humanities and other areas related to digital collections
Document workflows and procedures, and help form policy for digital tool development
Other duties as assigned
Minimum
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
Evidence of relevant experience working with digital tool and application development
Demonstrated understanding of developments and trends in digital collections and digital humanities
Demonstrated ability to articulate design and development concepts and to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients
Preferred
Qualifications:
Master's degree in Library Science, Information Science, Computer Science or related field
1
years of web and/or application development experience
Evidence of experience developing tools and applications using one or more of the following languages or standards, or related languages or standards: Javascript, JSON, MySQL, PHP, XSLT
Demonstrated proficiency with web development
Knowledge of systems and network security issues and trends
Experience working in a LINUX environment, specifically with LAMP services
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants must submit a letter of application, a current resume, and names/addresses of three current professional references. Please address the required and preferred qualifications in your materials.
In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates' application materials whether he/she meets any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications. Candidates chosen for an interview will be required to submit official college transcripts
Apply at -
Review of applications will begin October 8, 2014 and continue until the position is filled. Applications received after October 7, 2014 might not receive consideration.
Questions may be addressed to Craig Wesley or email to .
Employment will require a criminal background check. For the UWM Campus Security Report see
EEO Statement:
UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
ADA Policy
For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message Your application has been submitted is displayed and you receive a confirmation number. It is the policy of UWM to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are applicants for employment. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm- or . Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual's disability.
Position Number: 02074912
Official Title: INFORMATION PROCESSING CONSULTANT
Working Title: Digital Collections Application Specialist
Position Type: Non-Teaching Academic Staff
Division: B50 UWM Libraries
Department: B500100 GENERAL
If continuous, indicate initial application review date.: 10/08/2014
Open Until Filled: Yes
Position Contact Name: Craig Wesley
Contact Person Phone Number
Contact Person Email:
Appointment Types: Probationary Academic Staff, Non-TeachingEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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