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* 2.Ability to implement library or information systems technology. ** Implemented digital library and library automation standards and systems including: 1) working with Semantic Web technologies; 2) working with and demonstrating a mastery of programming and query languages such as XQuery, SPARQL, Python, XSLT, Javascript, and Unix shell scripting; and 3) working with relevant technologies such as Django, NodeJS, or Cocoon.
  1. Designed and implemented digital library systems driven by library automation standards and performed items 1) and 2) above. May also have limited experience working with relevant technologies such as Django, NodeJS, or Cocoon.
  2. Implemented digital library systems driven by library automation standards and performed items 1) and 2) above. May also have limited experience working with relevant technologies such as Django, NodeJS or Cocoon.
    3. * 3.In the box below, provide a brief description of your specific experience, education, knowledge, and/or training that supports your choice to the previous question. Do not paste your resume here or state SEE RESUME. Failure to provide a brief narrative for any KSA statement will result in disqualification of your application from further consideration.
    * 4.Ability to plan and carry out information exchange and digital library projects. Planned, developed, carried out, and evaluated a variety of new or enhanced projects for information exchange and digital libraries. Led and coordinated project team efforts in accomplishing the work on digital library projects.
    1. Participated on a team which planned and developed information exchange and/or digital library projects to support the division or unit operations.
    2. Planned, developed, carried out, and evaluated a variety of new or enhanced projects for information exchange and digital libraries which had impact beyond the agency or institution level. Led and coordinated project team efforts in accomplishing the work on information exchange and digital library projects.
    3. Carried out information exchange and digital library projects which had impact at the agency or institution level. Participated or led a team in accomplishing the work on information exchange and digital library projects.

      4. br> * 6.Ability to identify and solve problems. Anticipated, defined, diagnosed, and resolved problems relating to information exchange and prototyping by engaging in the evaluation and comparison of facts to reach a conclusion. This includes the ability to generate and evaluate reasonable alternative solutions or recommendations and the implications of choosing each alternative; to select the most promising alternative; and to commit to action, even in uncertain situations.
      1. Extensive experience exercising problem solving skills to define problem areas, recommend alternative options, and evaluate the usefulness, effectiveness, and cost of the alternative options that impacted an entire government agency or nationwide IT initiative.
      2. Extensive experience exercising problem solving skills to define problem areas, recommend alternative options, and evaluate the usefulness, effectiveness, and cost of the alternative options that impacted an entire organization and a significant initiative.
      3. Extensive experience exercising problem solving skills to define problem areas, recommend alternative options, and evaluate the usefulness, effectiveness, and cost of the alternative options that impacted a significant IT initiative.


      * 7.In the box below, provide a brief description of your specific experience, education, knowledge, and/or training that supports your choice to the previous question. Do not paste your resume here or state SEE RESUME. Failure to provide a brief narrative for any KSA statement will result in disqualification of your application from further consideration.
      Maximum length of 8000 characters.


      * 8.Ability to research and analyze technical issues. Researched and analyzed issues pertinent to standards and systems for information exchange and digital library services. This included the willingness to acquire new skills and knowledge by staying current in research and analytical techniques pertinent to information exchange and digital library services.
      1. Used a combination of automated and manual methods to research, collect and analyze data or information on information exchange and digital projects for the purpose of providing it to others who relied on complete and accurate information. Results of analysis were used to prepare written reports on digital projects. Stayed current in research and analytical techniques pertinent to information exchange and digital library services by independently following the literature; joining and being active in technical groups or organizations; attending technical conferences, and taking classes in the field.
      2. Researched and analyzed information on information exchange and digital projects under the guidance of supervisor or other senior co-workers for the purpose of providing it to others. Stayed current in research and analytical techniques pertinent to information exchange and digital library services by attending library conferences; taking classes in the field; or subscribing to and reading information exchange /digital library literature.
      3. Independently used a combination of automated and manual methods to research, collect, and analyze unique or complex data on information exchange and digital projects for the purpose of providing it to others who relied on complete and accurate information and to prepare written reports on digital projects. Analyzed technical information and manipulated extensive data to achieve desired results. Results of analysis were used for technical decision making regarding issues. Stayed current in research and analytical techniques pertinent to information exchange and digital library services by independently following the literature; joining and being active in technical groups or organizations; attending technical conferences; and taking classes in the field.
      4. None of the above.


      * 9.In the box below, provide a brief description of your specific experience, education, knowledge, and/or training that supports your choice to the previous question. Do not paste your resume here or state SEE RESUME. Failure to provide a brief narrative for any KSA statement will result in disqualification of your application from further consideration.
      Maximum length of 8000 characters.


      * 10.Ability to write technical documents. Drafted complex and specialized documents and instruments using specified formats, elements, and technical language required by the job function, such as: 1) project plans, 2) software documentation, and 3) data scheme analyses. This includes targeting the amount, form, depth and level of detail, and content of information to the needs of the receiver/audience.
      1. Devised and wrote technical documents for library technology and software development workgroups within an organization.
      2. Devised and wrote project plans, software documentation, or data scheme analyses for software application development projects for an organization or a wider audience. Also wrote new procedural documents or documents to explain pre-existing technical procedures to a production team.
      3. Devised and wrote technical documents for library technology and software development workgroups for an organization or a wider audience.
      4. None of the above.


      * 11.In the box below, provide a brief description of your specific experience, education, knowledge, and/or training that supports your choice to the previous question. Do not paste your resume here or state SEE RESUME. Failure to provide a brief narrative for any KSA statement will result in disqualification of your application from further consideration.
      Maximum length of 8000 characters.


      * 12.Ability to present information orally. Conveyed information orally in both planned and extemporaneous situations through presentations at briefings, conferences, or meetings to discuss or explain information exchange and digital project details. This includes targeting the amount, form, depth and level of detail, and content of information to the needs of the receiver/audience.
      1. Presented, led, and participated in forums in both internal and external organizations concerning library technology and software development to explain, influence, or motivate persons or activities. Influenced individuals working toward mutual goals.
      2. Participated in discussions in both internal and external organizations concerning library technology and software development to plan work efforts or resolve technical problems. Influenced individuals working towards mutual goals.
      3. Participated in discussions in internal organizational settings to plan work efforts or resolve technical problems concerning library technology and software development.
      4. None of the above.


      * 13.In the box below, provide a brief description of your specific experience, education, knowledge, and/or training that supports your choice to the previous question. Do not paste your resume here or state SEE RESUME. Failure to provide a brief narrative for any KSA statement will result in disqualification of your application from further consideration.
      Maximum length of 8000 characters.