Job Description

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) Library invites applications for the position of Web Services Librarian. This is a non-tenure-track faculty appointment starting at the rank of Assistant Professor of Practice with a full-time, 12-month contract. UTC Library welcomes candidates new to the profession and experienced candidates to apply.

Qualifications

Reporting to the Dean of the Library and supervised by the Director of Library Information Technology, the Web Services Librarian builds, maintains, and enhances the front-end for library systems and technologies.

Specific Duties

Librarianship – Area of Focus (100%)

Specific Position Responsibilities

• Iteratively design, develop, and maintain front-end interfaces for library websites, applications, and platforms (e.g. Drupal, LibApps, Primo);
• Assess and improve user experience and student success via analytics and usability testing;
• Create and maintain appropriate documentation;
• Gather and evaluate relevant statistics;
• Coordinate and support library staff members in the development and maintenance of web content;
• Maintain awareness and knowledge of contemporary design, coding and accessibility standards;
• Participate in the acquisition, development, and support of web services and applications that facilitate teaching, learning, and research;
• Partner with faculty, staff, and students as a technology developer, designer, leader, and facilitator of library front-end systems and projects;
• Serve as backup to other members of the library’s Information Technology Services Team.

Responsibilities as a Library faculty member

• Develop annual objectives and make progress towards completion (Bylaws 4.3- Meets Expectations);
• Participate in formal or informal professional development activities to maintain or increase professional competence (Bylaws 4.2);
• Implement evidence-based decision-making practices and follow best practices for Library unit or service (Bylaws 4.2);
• Provide respectful, professional assistance in interactions with UTC students, staff, faculty, researchers, and the public (Bylaws 4.2);
• Demonstrate the ability to relate appropriately to students and professional colleagues (Bylaws 3.2);
• Support university goals and mission throughout work in your area of focus (Bylaws 4.2);
• Participate in Library public service, outreach, data collection, and assessment activities when applicable (Bylaws 4.2).

Qualifications

Required

• Master’s degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association or equivalent international degree, other relevant terminal degree, or substantial professional experience;
• Minimal six months of experience with common source-code editors (e.g. Microsoft Visual Studio) and content management systems (e.g. Drupal 11, WordPress);
• Minimal six months of experience with both HTML and CSS.

Preferred

• Demonstrated knowledge of practices, standards, and tools relating to security, usability, accessibility, browser compatibility, and information architecture;
• Strong interpersonal skills evidenced by the ability to work cooperatively and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, faculty, staff, and students;
• Experience engaging and serving diverse user populations and information environments;
• Experience with team processes and tools for application development (e.g. Git, Agile);
• Experience with scripting and template languages (e.g. JavaScript, PHP, Twig);
• Familiarity with a web application framework (e.g. Bootstrap, jQuery);
• Familiarity with library technologies/frameworks (e.g. LibApps, OpenURL resolvers, web-scale discovery).

Application Instructions

About Chattanooga, UTC, and the Department

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) is in the heart of Tennessee’s fourth largest city. Nestled along the Tennessee River between the Cumberland Plateau and the Appalachian Mountains, Chattanooga offers breathtaking natural beauty, lively city amenities, and a small-town feel. Our city has it all, with historic cultural institutions like the Bessie Smith Cultural Center; iconic attractions like Rock City, the Tennessee Riverwalk, and the Tennessee Aquarium; ample opportunities for outdoor adventures ranging from hiking to climbing to kayaking and more; and an eclectic contemporary art, music and food scene.

UTC is the second-largest campus in the University of Tennessee System and serves a diverse student body of more than 12,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Since its founding as Chattanooga University in 1886, UTC has established a reputation for excellence built on a unique blend of the private and public traditions of American higher education. As a national model for metropolitan universities, UTC collaborates with its many regional partners offering an experiential learning environment with 150+ degree programs across five college—at the undergraduate through doctoral levels. UTC embodies Chattanooga’s dynamic spirit, serving as one of the city’s most vital institutions where progressive transformation and community thrive. UTC is where Chattanooga goes to build the future.

UTC Library’s Information Technology Team consists of four librarians and two staff members working in an environment that stresses a progressive, collaborative and customer-focused approach to information services. The team supports approximately 250 desk or laptop computers and assorted peripherals, a variety of open-source online services, and numerous other library web and digital services. The team works closely with UTC’s Information Technology Division. Examples of services and products the Information Technology Team currently supports include: Ex Libris Alma/Primo, EZproxy, Drupal, LibGuides, LibCal, CONTENTdm, ArchivesSpace, Digital Commons, Windows/macOS imaging and deployment solutions, card swipe access, and security cameras.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), ADEA (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Accessibility at (423) 425-5824. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Accessibility at (423) 425-5760.