[Web4lib] Position Opening: Web Interface Designer, Johnson County Library (KS)

[Reynolds, Erica, JCL]

The award-winning Johnson County Library has an exciting opportunity for
a Web Interface Designer. The Web Interface Designer will develop and
maintain a dynamic, accessible, highly functional, and aesthetically
pleasing CSS-based patron interface for the Johnson County Library and
associated Web sites including JoCoLibrary, JoCoHistory, JoCoHealth,
JoCoBusiness, JoCoFamily, JoCoTeenScene, JoCoKids, KC Science, INC, and
other sites as assigned. The Web Interface Designer will analyze library
and partnership Web-based needs and work with colleagues to develop
plans for short and long-term site development. Implementation of these
plans will include developing dynamic, Flash-based or Web 2.0
interactive Web components to increase functionality of the Web sites..
As a member of the Web Content Team, the position reports to the Web
Content Manager and works with Web Content Developers, Information
Technology Staff, other library colleagues, patrons, and community
partners to provide access to ideas, information, experiences and
materials that support and enrich people's lives.

 

Qualified candidates will possess a Master's of Library Science from an
ALA accredited institution.   Bachelor's degree; 2 or more years Web
design experience, including the design and development of Web sites; 1
or more years experience developing, implementing, and analyzing
usability studies; 2 or more years experience implementing graphic
design in an online environment; 2 or more years experience utilizing
CSS, HTML, DOM javascript, and XHTML to develop accessible, media-rich
Web sites; 1 or more years experience designing graphic elements for an
online environment. Additional qualifications include outstanding
interpersonal, communication, organizational, and leadership skills,
graphic design expertise, and the ability to learn new technologies and
to become familiar with code quickly.

 

Preferred qualifications include, Bachelor's degree in the following
field(s) of study: Computer Science, User interface design, or
Information Technology, Master's degree in the following field(s) of
study: Library science, User interface design, or Information
architecture, 1 year library experience, 1 year project planning /
management experience, and expertise with Web-related software such as
Adobe Premiere and screencasting software such as Camtasia.

 

This exciting opportunity offers a salary range of $33,200 - 47,967
(depending on qualifications) and a competitive benefits package that
includes health, dental, and life insurance, deferred compensation and a
retirement plan.   

 

Candidates interested in joining our team may submit a resume with
salary requirements electronically to hentschelt at jocolibrary.org or via
mail to:

 

Johnson County Library

Human Resources

Box 2933

Shawnee Mission, KS 66201-1333

EOE

 

Erica Reynolds 
Web Content Manager 
Johnson County Library 
Ph: (913) 495-2429 
Fx: (913) 495-2441 
reynoldse at jocolibrary.org 
www.jocolibrary.org 

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