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Web Development Librarian
Job no: 533536
Work type: Faculty - Career
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Library
Department: University Libraries
Rank: Assistant/Associate Librarian
Annual Basis: 12 Month
Salary Range: Assistant Librarian: $55,000 - 68,000 per year and Associate Librarian: $63,000 - $76,000 per year.
Review of Applications Begins
April 08, 2024; position open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit the following with your online application:
Studies have shown that individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
Department Summary
The University of Oregon Libraries is an essential partner in the University of Oregon's educational, research, and public service mission. With five locations on the Eugene campus and branches at UO Portland and the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology, the UO Libraries offers many flexible service- and technology-rich environments for our users' research, learning, and publishing needs.
The UO Libraries' mission is informing research and learning breakthroughs for Oregon. We strive to realize our vision of being a model for the enduring, positive impact that research libraries can have on their academic and civic communities. We do that with an unwavering commitment to our values. Learn more about the UO Libraries' strategic design, our values, and our goals at library.uoregon.edu/strategy
The University of Oregon Libraries is the only Association of Research Libraries (ARL) member in Oregon. We are also members of the Orbis Cascade Alliance, SPARC, Center for Research Libraries, DuraSpace, the Council on Library and Information Resources, the Coalition for Networked Information, EDUCAUSE, and other major organizations.
About Applications Development and Integration
The Applications Development and Integration (ADI) department manages library application infrastructure and provides technology services that directly support the UO Libraries and University mission. These services include application management, maintenance, and support. ADI partners with and supports technology-need-intensive library units such as Digital Scholarship Services (DSS), Data Services (DS), and Special Collections and University Archives (SCUA).
The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.
Position Summary
This on-site position is based at the Eugene campus in the Knight Library and reports to the Director of Application Development and Integration.
As the Web Development Librarian, you will provide leadership, management, and coordination to the University of Oregon Libraries' digital and web presence in support of Libraries and UO strategic objectives including implementation, integration, evaluation, and improvement of user interface customizations, with a focus on enhancing information and knowledge discovery, access, and use.
In the Web Development Librarian role, you will conduct user research, analytics, and assessment initiatives for the Libraries' digital platforms, interfaces, and web-based applications. You will lead regular meetings of UO Libraries' web advisory group, represent the Libraries in the campus Drupal community meeting, participate in the UO WA2C committee, monitor and promote new features and services related to the Libraries' digital presence. As the Web Development Librarian, you will work with Libraries application developers to improve user interfaces with input from digital platform product owners and stakeholders within the Libraries and university-wide. You will work with content editors to ensure the accuracy and currency of content on the Libraries' web platforms.
In this position you are expected to take an active role in professional development and scholarship activities, a requirement to meet Library promotion and retention guidelines. This position will enable you to keep abreast of developments in library technologies and to maintain current awareness of information tools needed to meet the needs of students, faculty, staff, and community users of the UO Libraries. In this role, you will have many opportunities for professional development and growing professionally in your field, while surrounded by an ample staff of established scholars to collaborate with regularly. This position contributes to the University's goals regarding diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, and maintains an understanding of how those areas intersect with and are impacted by technology.
Minimum Requirements
This position is open to candidates who qualify for one or both minimum requirements. We have listed the different salary ranges and requirements below.
Minimum Qualifications for the Rank of Assistant Librarian:
Minimum Qualifications for the Rank of Associate Librarian:
AND
Professional Competencies
Preferred Qualifications
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.
The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at [email protected] or 541-346-5112.
UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Office of Civil Rights Compliance, or to the Office for Civil Rights. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed on the statement of non-discrimination.
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To apply, visit https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/533536/web-development-librarian
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