Web Services Librarian - Accessible Library Websites

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Librarian I (Web Services) at The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. will design and maintain library websites and web-based apps with a focus on accessibility and usability.

They will assist staff with creating accessible online content and collaborate with IT to enhance discovery interfaces and web catalogs. Responsibilities include training staff, developing web content, evaluating interfaces, and reporting on site analytics, while staying current with WCAG standards and open-source

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in CS, MIS, or MLS with 0-1 year of related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS, MIS, or related field with 4-5 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains accessible public and staff websites using local files and content management systems.
• Trains and assists staff with development and maintenance of web content.
• Collaborates with Library Special Collections to develop web exhibits and with IT staff to enhance user interfaces.
• Reviews content for currency and revises as needed.
• Evaluates online interfaces for usability and WCAG compliance.
• Uses analytics to evaluate and report on website usage.
• Keeps staff informed of important technology issues and suggests enhancements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Library web experience

Accessibility & WCAG

Bootstrap UI

SQL & relational databases

Windows IIS web servers

Open-source development & trouble-sho

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or MLS

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field

Job description

The Librarian I (Web Services) at The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. will design and maintain library websites and web-based apps with a focus on accessibility and usability.

They will assist staff with creating accessible online content and collaborate with IT to enhance discovery interfaces and web catalogs. Responsibilities include training staff, developing web content, evaluating interfaces, and reporting on site analytics, while staying current with WCAG standards and open-source