Web Services Librarian

Univeristy of Colorado Denver

Anschutz Medical Campus

Application Deadline

Apply By Oct 30th, 2015

Wages

$47,000.00 to $58,000.00 per Year   Calculate

Location

Aurora, CO

Hours

40.00

MLS

Not Specified

Minimum Education

Master's Degree

Library Experience

Not Specified

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Other

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Job Description

Web Services Librarian
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus’ Health Sciences Library (HSL) seeks an innovative, service-oriented Web Services Librarian (WSL). The successful candidate will coordinate, develop and maintain web sites and services for the library. These include the library’s web site, intranet, web resources provided by vendors, news blog, and other web sites and services as required. The WSL works closely with the rest of the HSL IT Department in maintenance, testing and deployment of library web servers. The WSL leads the library’s internal advisory Web Working Group, and works closely with the library’s Access Services, Collection Management and Education & Reference departments.
Supervision: Reporting to the library’s Head of Information Technology, the WSL supervises one IT staff position, the Web Applications Developer.
Major responsibilities:

  • Designs and maintains library web pages. Follows current library best practices in implementing web graphics, page layouts, and site navigation.
  • Interacts with University web governance in order to disseminate and promote use of CU web branding, standards, and guidelines across the HSL web presence.
  • Coordinates with Library Leadership, staff content owners and authors in order to establish workflows, set guidelines and ensure that the HSL’s web presence is relevant, accurate, up-to-date, user-centered, and accessible.
  • Coordinates and conducts meetings of an internal advisory Web Working Group for the library.
  • Works with Library Leadership, CU stakeholders and library end users to set short and long term library web services goals and objectives. Sets and manages project timelines for all library web services initiatives.
  • Works collaboratively with IT and other library departments to implement, develop and maintain web applications, interconnectivity, search functionality, and branding of the library web site, catalog, serials portal, link resolver, discovery service, institutional repository and local databases.
  • Together with other library staff troubleshoots electronic resource access problems as needed. Informs patrons and staff of ongoing electronic resource issues.
  • Works with external partners and vendors to customize, update, brand and maintain cloud based library web services and social media.
  • Co-administers and helps create library intranet and other web resources intended for staff use.
  • Co-administers, customizes, updates, securitizes and assists in maintenance of a content management system (CMS) for library employees, currently Drupal. Supports, sets user and group permissions, and trains library staff on the use of this CMS.
  • As part of the development cycle, leads regular evaluations of the effectiveness of HSL’s web presence. Maintains usage statistics and provides analytics about library web sites and interfaces.
  • Coordinates and conducts usability and accessibility testing of library web pages and electronic library resources. Where possible, coordinates and directs improvements to usability and accessibility.
  • Keeps current with trends and issues relating to web and library technologies.
  • Serves on/participates in library and university organizations, committees, task forces, and teams as appropriate.
  • Works both independently and as a team member on a variety of simultaneous projects in an evolving, dynamic, collaborative environment.
  • Supervises the Web Applications Developer.

Professional Development: The WSL is expected to assume personal responsibility for designing and implementing a plan for continuing professional development.
Required:

  • Master’s degree in library or information science from a program accredited by the American Library Association or foreign equivalent. Applicants with MLS at time of hire will receive priority consideration. MLS candidates graduating during the first half of 2016 may also be considered. Library degree must be completed by job start date.
  • Ability to provide a web design portfolio of completed, live web projects.

Preferred:

  • Formal training in computer information systems or equivalent.
  • 1 year of experience in designing, building and maintaining production library web sites.
  • Ability to envision, design, test and implement usable, attractive web pages as well as new web sites.
  • Demonstrated project management ability initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and successful conclusion of collaborative group projects.
  • Demonstrated ability to use, modify and administer content management systems, preferably Drupal.
  • Familiarity with agile, iterative development methods including continuous testing and continuous planning for change.
  • Troubleshooting and problem-solving ability with web browsers and the Internet.
  • Familiarity with standards-based, accessible web design, HTML and CSS.
  • Ability to work closely with internal and external customers to continually maintain and improve library web resources. Knowledge of user-centric design methods, including informal usability testing methods.
  • Familiarity with one or more of the following server-side technologies: PHP, Python or ASP/.Net.
  • Familiarity with Apache web server and Linux.
  • Graphical design ability as well as knowledge of software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, or GIMP.
  • Experience with information architecture concepts and best practices.
  • Front-end web development experience utilizing JavaScript-derived methods, e.g. JSON, JQuery, Angular.js or other client-side processing techniques.
  • Familiarity with web API libraries and frameworks.
  • Experience with back-end database design and architecture, including import / export of data between different systems.
  • Familiarity with institutional repository technology and providing access to digital content.
  • Ability to work with student interns in an evaluatory relationship.
  • Ability to write concisely and effectively for the web.
  • Ability to foster a collaborative web design environment balancing technical knowledge with client input and user needs and expectations.
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals throughout the organization.
  • Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical concepts from the web design field to clients with diverse technology backgrounds. Must be able to create effective documentation for both IT and non-IT staff regarding technical processes and procedures.

Salary:
$47,000 - $58,000 based on qualifications and experience. The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Information on University benefits, including eligibility, is located at http://www.cu.edu/pbs. This is a non-tenured track faculty position with rank of Instructor or Senior Instructor.
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus includes the Schools of Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, and Public Health, the College of Nursing, the Graduate School, and the University of Colorado Hospital. Located at the crossroads of the Anschutz Medical Campus and the Colorado Science & Technology Park, this $35 million, state-of-the-art library opened in October 2007. Coordinating and providing access to information in support of learning, research, clinical care and service to the community, the library is the physical and digital hub of knowledge on the campus. The HSL provides the largest collection of health sciences information resources in Colorado with a digital collection of more than 30,000 online journals, as well as hundreds of electronic textbooks and online databases.
All applications must be received by Midnight (Mountain Time) October 30, 2015 in order to be considered. Applicants must submit:

  • Letter of application
  • Names and contact information for three to five references
  • Resume or curriculum vitae. Please include a web design portfolio, preferably as a live web URL (or URLs).

Applications are only accepted electronically at http://www.jobsatcu.com, posting F02945 Questions should be directed to wanda.cardenas@ucdenver.edu .
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action.

HR Info

Applications are only accepted electronically at http://www.jobsatcu.com.  Posting F02945 Questions should be directed to wanda.cardenas@ucdenver.edu

Posted Oct 9, 2015