Web Services Librarian

Description

Web Services Librarian - 25116 

Faculty 

Description

Envision yourself in a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work environment that has a deep commitment to position our graduates for success in their professional and personal lives. Visualize applying your energy and skills for an organization that respects and cares about its employees enough to offer some of the best benefits of the industry while encouraging every team member to grow, collaborate, and provide input on how to consistently make the workplace a place people love to work. Imagine working at a college that welcomes everyone — students, faculty, staff, and community members — regardless of their backgrounds, beliefs, or traditions. If what was just described is what you look for in a workplace, welcome to the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS)!

The Kraemer Family Library seeks applications for a 12-month tenure-track Web Services Librarian position. The Web Services Librarian is responsible for planning, implementing, and maintaining the frontend web interfaces for the Kraemer Family Library’s web presences, including the library website, discovery service, OPAC, and other online platforms. The Web Services Librarian will evaluate the library’s web interfaces to ensure they are user centered and accessible using web analytics, usability studies, and other methods of continuous improvement. This position is part of a team responsible for managing the library’s web services, systems, and computer hardware, and reports to the Director of Web Services and Emerging Technologies.

This tenure track position is at the rank of Assistant Professor. As a 12-month tenure-track faculty member, the Web Services Librarian is committed to developing professionally as a member of the academic community through such scholarly activities as research projects, publications, continuing education, attendance at conferences, professional service, and university and library service.

Who we are:

For information on the Library's Diversity and Inclusiveness Plan, click here.

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The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is one of four campuses in the University of Colorado system and is home to over 9,000 undergraduate and 1,800 graduate students. UCCS offers 53 undergraduate degree programs, 24 graduate degree programs, and 8 doctoral programs. UCCS is also home to the world’s only Bachelor of InnovationTM program, which allows our graduates to master multi-disciplinary skills and graduate ready to create real change in the world. UCCS was recently classified as a “High Research Activity” university by the Carnegie Foundation and takes pride in being the only higher education institution in southern Colorado that explicitly includes research as part of its mission. We have a strong focus in fueling student success by creating, using, and maintaining a multitude of offices – First Year Experience, Excel Centers, Academic Advising, and the Career Center just to name a few. Overall, UCCS is constantly focused of preparing our students to have success in the future, and we understand that every single employee on our campus has a significant effect on that focus.

The city, which was recently ranked as the number six Best Places to Live by U.S. News & World Report in 2021, known as Olympic City USA, rests at the base of Pikes Peak, the inspiration for the song “America the Beautiful” and a must-see for residents and visitors alike. The 14,115 foot summit is just one of dozens of area attractions, including scenic trains, museums, parks, a zoo and more. With a mild climate and 247 days of sunshine each year, the Springs boasts some of the state’s best recreation opportunities.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and authorized by the Colorado Commission on Higher Education. For general information about UCCS, its programs, locations, students, faculty, and offerings, go to: https://www.uccs.edu/.

Primary Duties Performed:

The following job duties are expected but not all-inclusive. You may explore additional interests in developing, delivering, and promoting library services or be asked to take on other duties as assigned.

1. Develop and evaluate the library’s frontend web presences and discovery services for continuous improvement, and collect and report usages statistics for these web services.
2. Assist the Instruction and Research Services department with managing the UX for LibGuides and other SpringShare products.
3. Use APIs, scripts, and automation tools to create system interoperability between the library’s web presences and share dynamic content between them.   
4. Serve on the Library Marketing Team, Library Assessment Team, UCCS Web Advisory Group, and UCCS Digital Accessibility Committee.  
5. Provide service at the Research Assistance Desk, including occasional nights and weekends.
6. Serve as liaison to one or more academic units, providing collection development, library instruction and research assistance.
7. Develop professionally as a member of the academic community through such scholarly activities as research projects, publications, continuing education, attendance at conferences, professional service, and university and library service.
8. Maintain a portfolio

The job duties above can be modified based on evolving employee, library, and/or institutional needs.

Work Location: On-site

Remote work will be available for emergency events. This will be offered based on the emergency and allowance will come from leadership and the guidelines provided at the time of the emergency.

This position has been determined to be exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

What We Offer:

Salary Range: Generally starting at $50,000 - $57,000 annually

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs offers excellent benefits, some of which include:

• Medical insurance, with the lowest cost option being $0 to the employee
• Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
• Generous paid vacation and sick time accruals (14.67 hours of vacation and 10 hours of sick accrued per month)
• Mandatory retirement plans. Employees contribute 5% of their annual compensation. CU doubles that and contributes 10%
• Tuition Assistant Benefit available to you or a dependent
• Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of employment
• Faculty Housing Assistance Program 

Tentative Search Timeline:

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by April 25, 2022. However, this posting will remain open until filled.
• The potential dates for interviews with the search committee will be the week of May 9, 2022.
• The potential dates for interviews with the supervisor and appointing authority will be the week of May 31, 2022.
• The potential employee start date is July 1, 2022.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs is committed to providing a safe and productive learning, living and working community. To assist in achieving this goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history check.

UCCS is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, the University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation or political philosophy in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by contacting the Office of Human Resources at (719) 255-3372.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions and meet the physical and environment demands described satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, physical and environmental conditions required of the employee on the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, physical and environmental demands.

Applicants with disabilities: If you have a mental or physical impairment, which limits one of your major life activities (e.g. walking, hearing, seeing, speaking, breathing, or learning) and require special accommodations for testing or interviewing, it is your responsibility to notify the office scheduling the interview or test at least 3 working days before the interview or test date. If you need special accommodations at the work site, you must notify the appointing authority or Human Resources.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library school completed by start date

• 3 months (or 1 semester) of experience or coursework in web development

• Experience with editing at least one website in Drupal or another content management systems

• 3 months (or 1 semester) of experience or coursework with HTML, CSS, and other web programming languages

Preferred Qualifications

• One year experience managing a website

• Experience improving web accessibility and implementing UX design best practices or course work that included web accessibility standards and UX design practices

• Experience designing and conducting at least one website usability study or course work that included usability studies

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to move.  Employee is occasionally required to have long periods of sitting, moderate bending, moderate energy requirements and fine motor skills.

Special Instructions to Applicants: - Applications submitted by April 25, 2022 will receive full consideration. - Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Please apply at cu.edu/cu-careers (job #: xxxxx). - Official transcripts will be required upon hire - Portfolio will be required if selected for final round interviews. More instructions will be shared to candidates moving forward from the first round of interviews. If you have technical difficulties with your application, please contact the CU Careers help desk at 303-860-4200 #5 or cucareershelp@cu.edu. Job related inquiries should be directed to the posting contact. The successful candidate must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States upon hire.    Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Unofficial transcript(s), Additional Attachments - Refer to Application Materials Instructions Below Application Materials Instructions: To apply, please submit the following materials to this posting. 1. A cover letter that addresses the job responsibilities of the position; 2. A current resume/CV that includes date ranges to include month and year (mm/yyyy) and whether full time or part time. 3. Include an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion statement that shares your past, present, and/or planned contributions to EDI, including in relation to web design and accessibility. Please limit to 250-750 words. When submitting the materials, check the Job Specific Attachments box next to each document in order for the search committee members to see your materials  

Job Category

: Faculty 

Primary Location

: Colorado Springs 

Department: C0001 -- Colorado Springs Campus - 40090 - AA-Library Operations 

Schedule

: Full-time 

Posting Date

: Mar 18, 2022 

Unposting Date

: Ongoing 

Posting Contact Name: Brad Bailey 

Posting Contact Email: bbailey3@uccs.edu 

Position Number: 00422305