Web Services Librarian

Description

The University of Oregon Libraries seeks a knowledgeable, creative, and user-oriented colleague for the newly created position of Web Services Librarian.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Serves as the primary point of contact, project manager, and coordinator for the Libraries’ web presence, and is responsible for resolving issues as well as identifying, developing, and implementing enhancements; provides leadership and expertise to help the Libraries manage its web-based applications and tools that enhance access to services, collections, and instructional content for UO students, faculty, and staff; provides leadership in implementing effective communication in a digital environment; participates in processes related to web design and development, information architecture, and content creation and maintenance; works with the Lead Web Developer on the Web Services Team to engage in web site and web applications development and systems management work with Drupal and other systems, as appropriate; leads and/or participates in processes that will assess user requirements, needs, and satisfaction levels, in order to assure that the Libraries’ web site and applications are understandable, usable, and effective for the Libraries’ primary constituents; maintains currency with web technologies, software, tools, and solutions and participates in evaluation, assessment, and training efforts; and leads and/or participates on the Online User Interfaces (OUI) Committee, which serves as a cross-unit advisory group to the Web Services Team on matters related to strategic goals, initiatives, design, content, and usability. Reports to the Director, Library Systems.