Web Applications Developer, New York
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Inserito il 19/05/2012
The New York Public Library seeks a talented web applications
developer to help build and launch a new web-based video archives
environment as part of its new research and development unit, NYPL
Labs.
Us? A small, creative team at the heart of one of the world's great
cultural institutions: exploring new technologies, imagining the
future of research.
You? A maker and experimenter game to help re-imagine a century-old
organization. Able to build, test and debug in rapid iterations.
Excited by performing arts archives and interested in figuring out
ways to breathe new life into them digitally. Maybe you went to
library school and liked coding more than cataloging, or maybe you’re
tired of building coupon apps and want to focus on liberating data.
Archives? The raw material of research and the building blocks of new
knowledge. The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts is one
of the largest and most used archival repositories of video
documentation of dance and theater. Thousands of books, documentaries,
and even new performances have been created out of our archives.
The work? To modernize (and in some cases invent) the mechanisms for
discovering and using the Library’s archival video material. The
project will begin with prototyping around videos in the Library’s
Dance collections. This model collection will lay the foundation for a
broader library video service: a cornerstone of the Library's digital
future. You’ll work at NYPL’s landmark central branch on 42nd Street
as technical lead on an archives project team collaborating with
senior curators and librarians. Expect frequent visits to the Library
for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center, and contact with dance
historians, choreographers and the wider arts-tech community in New
York.
Skill set/qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Web
Development, Digital Design, or a related field
Excellent knowledge of Javascript, including frameworks and techniques
such as AJAX or JQuery
Solid experience using scripting languages for building web
applications (PHP, Ruby, Python, Perl)
Expert level HTML and CSS skills
Clear, acute writing style (there will be blogging and potentially
other writing opportunities)
Interest in libraries, archives and open source/open access culture a must
Preferred:
Expert knowledge of XML and XSLT strongly desired
Some understanding of archival collections (from collection
processing, management, or as a researcher)
Some understanding of copyright and contract law.
Knowledge of TEI, METS, MODS, and OAI-PMH
Familiarity with streaming video and location-specific access restrictions
Familiarity with the API of the commercial video streaming service,
BrightCove, a plus.
Position will report to the Manager of NYPL Labs, and work closely
with the Digital Curator for the Performing Arts, Repository team,
fellow Labs developers, and Senior Manager for Web Initiatives.
This position is temporary for 12 months.
