Interface Developer position at the University of Michigan Library

[Ken Varnum]

My department at the University of Michigan Library is seeking a talented
and enthusiastic front-end developer whose primary responsibility will be
the implementation and management of interfaces to the library's digital
content management and presentation systems.


The ideal candidate will have a passion for developing accessible
interfaces to web resources, bring a clear sense of design to the job, and
exhibit strong problem-solving skills.  The Interface Developer will work
closely with applications developers and user experience specialists to
bring improvements to accessibility and user experience to the library's
major digital content systems and general web applications including the
library's website, catalog, and digital collections.


Feel free to contact me with questions.  See below for more information;
for the full job posting or to apply, go to
http://umjobs.org/job_detail/105834/interface_developer.


Ken Varnum

Web Systems Manager

University of Michigan Library


Responsibilities

Interface Design & Implementation

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   Work closely with user experience staff to create and implement complete
   visual designs, web-ready graphics, and style guides.
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   In collaboration with application developers and content owners, build
   discovery and access web applications for the digital library, content
   management systems, the library catalog, online exhibit tools, and others
   to customize and enhance functionality of the sites.
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   Develop responsive and/or dedicated mobile versions of web resources.


Accessibility

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   Ensure that library website meets or exceeds WCAG 2.0 standards.
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   Consult with other departments in Library Information Technology on
   accessibility issues.


Communication

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   Create and maintain project documentation.
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   Participate, as needed, on project committees.
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   May provide advice or assistance to other library units on web
   accessibility issues.



About the Library

The University of Michigan Library is one of the world's largest academic
research libraries and serves a vibrant university community that is home
to 19 schools and colleges, 100 top ten graduate programs, and annual
research expenditures approaching $1.5 billion a year. To enable the
university's world-changing work and to serve the public good, the library
collects, preserves, and shares the scholarly and cultural record in all
existing and emerging forms, and leads the reinvention of the academic
research library in the digital age.


The library is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce
and encourages all employees to fully incorporate their diverse
backgrounds, skills, and life experiences into their work and towards the
fulfillment of the library's mission.


Benefits

The position comes with excellent benefits, including:

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   24 days of vacation a year
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   15 days of sick leave a year with provisions for extended benefits
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   Opportunities for professional development and travel
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   TIAA-CREF and Fidelity Investments retirement options available



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Ken Varnum | Web Systems Manager | University of Michigan Library
varnum at umich.edu | @varnum | 734-615-3287
http://www.lib.umich.edu/users/varnum

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