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Hi Code4libbers - I wrote the core of the Platform, as a contractor reporting to Jake; feel free to contact me if you have questions. On Fri, May 18, 2018 at 2:11 PM, Jake Orlowitz <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Hi Code4Lib! > > The Wikipedia Library is an open research project run at the Wikimedia > Foundation, a program to aid active Wikipedia editors in gaining access to > the vital reliable sources that they need to do their work and to be > supported in using those resources to improve the encyclopedia. As part of > reaching this goal, we facilitate research access through partnerships with > various publishers for access to their databases. > > The *Wikipedia Library Card Platform* is our central tool for reviewing > applications and providing access to those publisher resources ( > https://wikipedialibrary.wmflabs.org/). We are looking forward to > implementing additional features in this platform, including proxy-based > resource access and a discovery tool. > > We invite all interested candidates to apply to *consult on and help > implement the design of the front-end of the Wikipedia Library Card > Platform*. This is a paid, remote position with flexible scheduling of > approximately 5 hours per week from July 2018 through June 2019. The ideal > candidate will be familiar with Python/Django, Javascript, and CSS, with > background knowledge of accessibility and UX/UI, as well as comfort with a > continuous integration environment. To apply, please complete this Google > form by June 1, 2018: > > https://goo.gl/forms/0yxSYUMdOurrerI23 > > The Wikipedia Library values diversity and encourages applicants from all > backgrounds to apply. We give all candidates equal opportunity regardless > of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual > orientation, or genetic information. > > We look forward to hearing more about you! > > Cheers, > Jake Orlowitz, and the Wikipedia Library Team > http://wikipedialibrary.org > [log in to unmask] > -- Andromeda Yelton Senior Software Engineer, MIT Libraries: https://libraries.mit.edu/ President, Library & Information Technology Association: http://www.lita.org http://andromedayelton.com @ThatAndromeda <http://twitter.com/ThatAndromeda>