Open Source Software, SPEC Kit 340 (July 2014)

Thacker, J. Curtis; Knutson, Charles D.; Dehmlow, Mark

SPEC Kit 340: Open Source Software · 149
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE
Systems Development Librarian
exempt staff with responsibility for delivering digital collections, systems
administration, and programming.
Creative scholarly work including research, publication, and presentations.
Participate in committees, working groups, and task forces, especially at the
national level.
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
Recommend the purchase of library technology within a prescribed budget and
participate in the writing of bid specs for complex, multi-vendor systems as
appropriate.
TEACHING
Supervise SIS Practicum students.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
ALA-accredited master’s degree in library or information science. Relevant
professional-level technology experience (academic library preferred).
Understanding of network standards and protocols. Supervisory experience.
Knowledge of developments and trends in information systems, particularly
emerging technologies in libraries and higher education. Understanding of
Blackboard or similar course management systems. Extensive knowledge of core
Web technologies and programming environments including HTML, CSS, and
Javascript. Experience with XML, XSLT, and other digital library technologies.
Understanding of video streaming technologies. Familiarity with one or more
scripting languages such as PHP, Python, Perl, or Ruby. Knowledge of best
practices for Web design and usability. Willingness to learn Drupal and work with
it on a daily basis. Evidence of excellent written and oral communication skills
and ability to work collegially. Demonstrated experience managing complex
technical projects. Strong commitment to making technology work for people.
Preferred:
Project management experience. Demonstrated experience with web analytics
platforms such as Google Analytics, KISSmetrics, Open Web Analytics, or Piwik.
Experience with content management systems and frameworks such as
WordPress, Django, Rails, or Drupal.
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SPEC Kit 340: Open Source Software · 149
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE
Systems Development Librarian
exempt staff with responsibility for delivering digital collections, systems
administration, and programming.
Creative scholarly work including research, publication, and presentations.
Participate in committees, working groups, and task forces, especially at the
national level.
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
Recommend the purchase of library technology within a prescribed budget and
participate in the writing of bid specs for complex, multi-vendor systems as
appropriate.
TEACHING
Supervise SIS Practicum students.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
ALA-accredited master’s degree in library or information science. Relevant
professional-level technology experience (academic library preferred).
Understanding of network standards and protocols. Supervisory experience.
Knowledge of developments and trends in information systems, particularly
emerging technologies in libraries and higher education. Understanding of
Blackboard or similar course management systems. Extensive knowledge of core
Web technologies and programming environments including HTML, CSS, and
Javascript. Experience with XML, XSLT, and other digital library technologies.
Understanding of video streaming technologies. Familiarity with one or more
scripting languages such as PHP, Python, Perl, or Ruby. Knowledge of best
practices for Web design and usability. Willingness to learn Drupal and work with
it on a daily basis. Evidence of excellent written and oral communication skills
and ability to work collegially. Demonstrated experience managing complex
technical projects. Strong commitment to making technology work for people.
Preferred:
Project management experience. Demonstrated experience with web analytics
platforms such as Google Analytics, KISSmetrics, Open Web Analytics, or Piwik.
Experience with content management systems and frameworks such as
WordPress, Django, Rails, or Drupal.
Employee ______________________________________Date __________

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148 · Representative Documents: Job Descriptions of OSS Contributors
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE
Systems Development Librarian
THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, KNOXVILLE LIBRARIES
FACULTY POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Systems Development Librarian
DEPARTMENT: Digital Initiatives
NAME:
1. GENERAL FUNCTION
The Systems Development Librarian reports to the Head of Digital Initiatives.
This position supervises three exempt level staff members and works in
conjunction with them to deliver high-quality digital collections and answer
programming needs in UT Libraries’ digital library program.
This position also has specific responsibilities in the area of discovery and works
with members of Discovery and Technical Services to support, develop, and
advance the libraries’ discovery platform.
Finally, this position works collaboratively with members of Digital Initiatives
and other library departments in the area of emerging technologies to explore,
develop, test, and implement ideas for new systems and services using emerging
technologies in support of teaching, learning, and the Libraries’ strategic goals.
These duties include working with faculty and staff throughout the library to
implement open source and proprietary web applications and administering the
Database of the Smokies.
The position works closely with computer hardware /software vendors, campus
computing (OIT), and other external technology groups as appropriate.
2. SPECIFIC DUTIES
Provide technical leadership for digital collections, programming, web-
applications, and other online library services and initiatives including the
Libraries’ discovery interface. Anticipate and track changes in each of these areas
and implement system changes and updates as appropriate.
Anticipate and track technology trends. Investigate and test new information
technologies and share with colleagues throughout the library. Collaborate with
library colleagues to identify ways new technologies, or old technologies used in
new ways, can solve problems, meet needs, and create new services. Develop and
implement new systems and services based on new technologies as appropriate.
Participate in the management of the Digital Initiatives including supervision of 3

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148 · Representative Documents: Job Descriptions of OSS Contributors
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE
Systems Development Librarian
THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, KNOXVILLE LIBRARIES
FACULTY POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Systems Development Librarian
DEPARTMENT: Digital Initiatives
NAME:
1. GENERAL FUNCTION
The Systems Development Librarian reports to the Head of Digital Initiatives.
This position supervises three exempt level staff members and works in
conjunction with them to deliver high-quality digital collections and answer
programming needs in UT Libraries’ digital library program.
This position also has specific responsibilities in the area of discovery and works
with members of Discovery and Technical Services to support, develop, and
advance the libraries’ discovery platform.
Finally, this position works collaboratively with members of Digital Initiatives
and other library departments in the area of emerging technologies to explore,
develop, test, and implement ideas for new systems and services using emerging
technologies in support of teaching, learning, and the Libraries’ strategic goals.
These duties include working with faculty and staff throughout the library to
implement open source and proprietary web applications and administering the
Database of the Smokies.
The position works closely with computer hardware /software vendors, campus
computing (OIT), and other external technology groups as appropriate.
2. SPECIFIC DUTIES
Provide technical leadership for digital collections, programming, web-
applications, and other online library services and initiatives including the
Libraries’ discovery interface. Anticipate and track changes in each of these areas
and implement system changes and updates as appropriate.
Anticipate and track technology trends. Investigate and test new information
technologies and share with colleagues throughout the library. Collaborate with
library colleagues to identify ways new technologies, or old technologies used in
new ways, can solve problems, meet needs, and create new services. Develop and
implement new systems and services based on new technologies as appropriate.
Participate in the management of the Digital Initiatives including supervision of 3

150 · Representative Documents: Job Descriptions of OSS Contributors
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
Software Engineer IV

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