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Job Posting (CA) Digital Library
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Martin Cohen)
Tue Jul 25 20:06:01 2000
Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2000 14:10:34 -0700
From: Martin Cohen <mcohen@STMARYS-CA.EDU>
To: PACS-L@LISTSERV.UH.EDU
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DIGITAL LIBRARY SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Library, 12 months, Full-time
RESPONSIBILITIES: Saint Mary's College Library has been charged with
providing a highly interactive electronic network giving access to
digital library resources in support of student research and faculty
teaching. The Digital Library Software Engineer reports to the Head of
Media Services and Library Systems and is a member of an innovative
technology development team who create interactive online and web-based
services in support of teaching, learning, and information retrieval.
Specific duties include installation, configuration and maintenance of
Unix (Linux/Solaris) based network services; installation and
configuration of Web server software and applications such as search
engines, statistical reporting, and SQL database packages; design and
implementation of system security procedures and policies. Train and
supervise students, write and maintain documentation, provide training
to staff in use of software, maintain awareness of library information
technology and resource issues and help resolve issues in the context of
the College?s information technology environment. Depending on
qualifications may participate in providing reference and collection
development.
QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in library science, computer
science, information science, or equivalent combination of education and
experience; strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to
work independently and to function as team member; experience with
scripting languages (e.g. Perl, Python, Javascript, PHP); experience
designing, developing, deploying open Internet applications using Unix
and WWW technologies; working knowledge of TCP/IP network management;
familiarity with interface design theories, metadata, and related
current digital library issues and technologies. Desirable: experience
with Java or C++; experience designing relational databases.
See http://gaelnet.stmarys-ca.edu
SALARY/BENEFITS: Annual salary $42,000 - $45,000
Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance;
incremental tuition remission available to eligible employees; generous
vacation, holiday and leave policy. TIAA/CREF retirement program after
one (1) year of service and age 21; immediately if one (1) year of prior
employment at an institution of higher education completed.
APPLY TO:
Human Resources
Saint Mary's College
P.O. Box 4227
Moraga, CA 94575
(925) 631-4020
DEADLINE: August 15, 2000; position open until filled.
(10) Saint Mary's College of California is one of the most distinguished
colleges in the West. As a comprehensive college, the institution
offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and
professional education. Saint Mary's reputation for excellence,
innovation and responsiveness in education comes from its heritage as a
Catholic, Lasallian, Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding,
committed faculty that values learning and student interaction brings
these traditions to life. The College is a place of great beauty and
community, located just 20 miles east of San Francisco, with locations
throughout Northern California.
An EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, the College is committed to diversity and
encourages Christian Brothers, women, minorities, disabled individuals
and veterans to apply. The College seeks faculty, staff and
administrators who espouse or respect the Catholic traditiion.
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Martin J. Cohen
mcohen@stmarys-ca.edu
Media Services & Library Computing voice: (925) 631-4229
Saint Mary's College of California fax: (925) 376-6097
Moraga CA 94575 ars longa vita brevis
