Web Services Librarian

Description

Web Services Librarian,   Library, University of Houston-Victoria.  Provides vision and direction for all aspects of the library’s website; work collaboratively with library staff to maintain quality online services and resources; and provides leadership in developing web-based applications.

Primary duties:

• Provide organization and ongoing maintenance for the Library’s web presence which includes the main website, mobile site, subject guides, digital collections and most other user interfaces for library applications
• Conduct usability studies to determine if web services and applications are meeting the needs of our user groups
• Assist with the creation and oversight of web policies and standards
• Evaluate and respond to web services support requests and provide all levels of web related assistance
• Assemble, distribute and evaluate site analytics
• Collaborate with library staff to create and implement web-based library services including online tutorials, videos, podcasts, blogs, mobile applications and more
• Create workshops to inform and train patrons and library staff on new web and emerging technologies
• Provide proper planning and assistance for all types of data migration within web related projects
• Work with all aspects of our content management system including content editing , updates and eventually development and deployment
• Lead project teams as needed to complete web service initiatives
• Create and maintain technical and project management documentation
• Ensures compliance with applicable legal requirements, and university and library policies on web site usage, security and standards
• Provides reference and research services
• Provides collection analysis in assigned subject areas
• Some nights and weekend duty is required
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Minimum qualifications:

• Master’s degree in library science and (2) years related experience. 
• Broad knowledge of library policies and procedures;
• demonstrated, in depth knowledge of HTML and CSS; 
• working knowledge of Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and Office applications;
• working basic knowledge of Cold Fusion, SQL and JavaScript;
• ADA web compliance techniques,  ability to work independently with minimal supervision and ability to exercise discretion, judgment, and act upon decisions within scope of delegated authority.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to serve as a team member.

Review of applications begins on January 20, 2014, and will continue until the position is filled.   Minimum Salary: $40,000 and eligible for benefits.  The position is security sensitive.  To apply, please submit through Simplehire at http://uhv.simplehire.com .

The University of Houston-Victoria is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution.  Minorities, women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.