SPEC Kit 340: Open Source Software (July 2014)
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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 __________
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 __________