Digital Humanities and Web Services Librarian
University of Delaware Library
Newark
Deadline: October 9, 2015
Description: The University of Delaware Library seeks a creative, enthusiastic
professional for
the position of Digital Humanities and Web Services Librarian. Reporting to
the Head, Library
Server and Data Management Department in the Library Technologies and Digital
Initiatives
Division, the position works closely with colleagues throughout the library in
three areas of
primary responsibility:
• Facilitate and provide support to University of Delaware digital humanities
initiatives.
Work collaboratively with library colleagues and campus faculty in creating
scholarly
projects in the humanities. Provide guidance to and maintain a working
knowledge of
available library and campus resources. Evaluate existing tools and
technologies and
investigate emerging technologies for potential uses in humanities research.
Provide
training and group instruction and partner with other library colleagues in
outreach.
• Coordinate the University of Delaware Library web environment, which
provides
worldwide access to collections, services and resources. Create new original
content.
Maintain and enhance existing web content and delivery. Assess and monitor the
functionality of Library web content delivery, as well as the visual display
of content.
Ensure user accessibility. Assist library staff in the development and
implementation of
new web content and services. Create documentation, compile user statistics
and
analysis reports. Facilitate communication regarding web trends and new
resources.
• Collaborate with library colleagues to plan and manage web projects to
increase
electronic access to Library content and collections, particularly unique and
scholarly
materials from the Library's digital collections. Participate in the design,
implementation, and enhancement of content delivery systems such as REST
(Representational State Transfer), Omeka and XTF (eXtensible Text Framework).
Collaborate with other colleagues on open web resources, digital asset
management, and
content sharing initiatives, such as the GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives,
and
Museums) Wikiproject.
Qualifications: ALA accredited graduate library degree. Demonstrated
experience in web
design and content creation. Demonstrated experience working effectively with
HTML, CSS,
and Wordpress. Familiarity with Javascript, PHP, XSLT and XML. Familiarity
with emerging
trends in digital humanities and data mining. Ability to write concisely and
effectively for the
web. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate technical
information to users with
various levels of technology experience. Ability to work collaboratively with
people of diverse
backgrounds. Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced, rapidly
changing technical
environment. Demonstrated aptitude for detail oriented work including strong
analytic and
problem solving skills. Excellent organization, planning, and decision-making
skills.
Benefits: Vacation of 22 working days. TIAA-CREF or Fidelity retirement with
11% of salary
contributed by the University. Tuition remission for dependents and spouses,
and course fee
waiver for employee. Full information about University of Delaware benefits is
available online:
http://www.udel.edu/Benefits/
Appointment: Appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Librarian, pay grade
29E, or Senior
Assistant Librarian, pay grade 30E. New graduates of ALA accredited graduate
degree programs
are encouraged to apply. The University of Delaware Library Rank and Promotion
System document is
available online at http://www2.lib.udel.edu/personnel/promo.htm.
To Apply: Include cover letter and resume, along with the names and contact
information of
three employment references, in a single document, following University of
Delaware application
instructions at [http://www.udel.edu/udjobs/ ](http://www.udel.edu/udjobs/)by
October 9, 2015.
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