Code4lib is hiring: Web Development Librarian in Eugene

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:

• Master's degree in Library/Information Science from an American Library Association-accredited institution, or equivalent international degree; OR Terminal degree in computer science, information science, UX design, information system, human-computer interaction, Information Management or relevant field.

Minimum Qualifications for the Rank of Associate Librarian:

• Master's degree in Library/Information Science from an American Library Association-accredited institution, or equivalent international degree; OR Terminal degree in computer science, information science, UX design, information system, human-computer interaction, Information Management or relevant field;

AND

• Six (6) years' post-degree experience in developing and managing websites and digital interfaces.