Digital Repository Manager

Description

Department:
Library IT & DS - DLDC

Widely known as guardian of one of the largest academic library collections in North America, the University of Chicago Library is redefining its role as a provider of services within an increasingly open global knowledge ecosystem. We value open and equitable access to knowledge, freedom of speech and inquiry, and working in partnership within and beyond the UChicago community. We are creating a working environment that embraces innovation and respect and that celebrates and develops staff.

As part of the University of Chicago, we offer a wide variety of strong benefits and programs to academics and staff. From a choice of comprehensive health plan options and wellness programs, short and long-term disability insurance, continuing education opportunities including educational assistance plans, competitive retirement plans and paid time off (vacation, personal and university holidays), we’re committed to providing benefits and a work environment that matters!

The Digital Repository Manager works with the Digitization Unit of the University of Chicago Library and the OCHRE Data Service of the Forum for Digital Culture, Division of the Arts & Humanities, to analyze workflows, design, implement, test, maintain, modify, and document software applications to support the University of Chicago Library Digital Repository and UChicago

Node, a joint project of the University Library and the Division of the Arts & Humanities.

• Participates in designing and implementing Library Digital Repository services, including software architecture, development (computer programming) and documentation; quality assurance; analyzing and automating workflows; systems operation; file migration; generation and checking of technical metadata consistent with best practices in the field of digital preservation to ensure data integrity.
• Parses data (digital files) and metadata (information about those files) from the Digitization Unit using the BagIT specification maintained by the Library of Congress into the Oxford Common File Layout (OCFL) used by the Library Digital Repository.
• Ensures Library Digital Repository data integrity and control in accordance with the National Digital Stewardship Alliance, Levels of Digital Preservation, Level 3.
• Automates workflows involving the Library Digital Repository, the Digitization Unit, and the OCHRE Data Service.
• Develops and supports systems that provide access to information resources.
• Installs, evaluates, and tests software.
• Documents workflows, configurations, and technical processes.
• Researches, evaluates, and implements new technologies.
• Participates in national and international digital library initiatives.
• Leads in the development of new systems, features, and tools. Solves complex problems and identifies opportunities for technical improvement and performance optimization. Reviews and tests code to ensure appropriate standards are met.
• Utilizes in-depth technical knowledge of existing and emerging technologies, including public cloud offerings from Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Education: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Education:

• Bachelor's degree.

Experience:

• Three years of experience with one or more high-level programming languages.
• Experience in a production Unix/Linux environment, including strong command-line skills (e.g., sed, awk, grep, shell scripting).
• Experience with Semantic Web technologies (e.g., linked data, RDF triple stores, SPARQL, ontologies).
• Experience with structured data technologies, including XML (XPath, XQuery), No
  
  SQL, and relational databases (Maria
  
  DB, MySQL, Postgre
  
  SQL, or SQLite).
• Familiarity with version control systems, preferably Git and Git Hub.
• Experience working in an academic library or similar research environment.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Advanced proficiency in one programming language, preferably Python.
• Ability to work with the OCHRE content management system.
• Ability to work with Semantic Web technologies (RDF and SPARQL).
• Strong knowledge with XML technologies (XPath and Xquery).

• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.
• Proven ability to identify and solve problems independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage and prioritize complex technical details.
• Well-developed conceptual and analytical thinking skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

• Hybrid work schedule.

• Resume
• Cover Letter required
• Reference List (3)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.