Web Services Librarian
Boston College
Chestnut Hill
As a member of the Library Systems Department, the Web Services Librarian will
collaborate with Public Services managers and staff to ensure the smooth,
reliable operation and usability of the libraries' key public-facing web
content systems. He/she administers library web content management systems
(e.g. LibGuides CMS and Drupal), working closely with web content owners and
authors to make certain that library web pages are optimized to conform to
indexing, design and stylistic standards. He/she conducts individual
consultations, creates documentation, tutorials and other training materials
to support staff users of Drupal, LibGuides CMS and other public-facing
library web applications as required. He/She maintains CMS asset/shared
content databases and ensures their continued accuracy and usability.
The successful candidate will combine an understanding of both web content
management systems and issues and trends in public services in academic
libraries. This position works closely with the Learning Commons Manager, the
Head of Access Services, and the Head of Instruction Services to ensure that
existing library web applications and services meet the needs and expectations
of library patrons and staff. He/She also collaborates with public services
staff and other constituents to plan and implement new library web services
and to continually evaluate and assess the impact and usability of existing
library web services.
This position reports the Manager of Library Web Services
Requirements
* MLS from an ALA accredited school
* Experience in HTML/CSS and/or Web Content Management Systems
* 2+ years' experience working in an academic library preferred
* Experience in Drupal/Wordpress preferred
* Experience in JavaScript/PHP/Python/Ruby preferred
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