Web Services Librarian

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Salary Range

$68,000.00 - $145,250.00

Overview

Reporting to the Head of Technology and Innovation, the Web Services Librarian is the content strategist, information architect, interface designer, user experience expert, and marketing coordinator for the Medical Library.

The incumbent is responsible for developing, testing, maintaining, and assessing the Medical Library's websites, and translating user needs into professional web interfaces in support of the educational, research and clinical missions of the Yale Schools of Medicine, Nursing and Public Health, and Yale New Haven Hospital. The position also supports the Medical Library's marketing and communications efforts to ensure consistent branding and messaging and help convey the impact of the library's work to our users.

The position is fully on-site during probationary period, with option for at most 2 WFH days per week following probation, consistent with the University's remote work policy and subject to change.

Please note that the salary range of this position is $68,000 - $90,000.

This position will be assigned a rank of Librarian 1 to Librarian 3 based on a combination of professional experience and accomplishments. Librarian ranking information can be found at: http://bit.ly/YULRanksPromotions.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Knowledge of the WordPress content management system. Knowledge of user-centered design. Familiarity with graphic design software. Familiarity with web analytics tools and web accessibility requirements. Knowledge of designing for mobile devices.

2. Excellent written and oral communication skills, especially the ability to effectively communicate conceptual ideas and design rationales visually, verbally, and in writing.

3. Excellent project management and organizational skills. Ability to solve problems creatively and manage complex workflows. Ability to apply a sense of urgency, commitment, and focus on the right priorities.

4. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to work collaboratively and build partnerships with varied groups in a complex and rapidly changing team environment.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills

Professional work experience in an academic health science library setting. Education, experience, or demonstrated interest in web development or data visualization.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Responsible for the ongoing development, improvement and oversight of the Drupal content management system as well as the SpringShare products for the Medical Library. 2. Work closely with a broad and diverse community of content owners to ensure that web content and interface are current, consistent, and reflect user needs. 3. Design and conduct qualitative and quantitative studies utilizing various methods to assess user needs, preferences and trends, and make data-driven decisions to improve user experience. 4. Work with other members of the Technology and Innovation team to design, develop and manage the web user interfaces of local applications, consistent with best practices and the needs and preferences of library users. 5. Work with the Medical Library's Marketing and Communications Committee to strategize content publishing to maximize the reach of the Library via a variety of channels. Manage the web-based digital signage system. 6. Optimize the display of websites to conform to the Medical Campus's growing emphasis on the use of mobile devices to provide educational content, and to the clinical enterprise's support of mobile devices in clinical activities. 7. Participate in consultation, instruction, outreach and literature search services. 8. Ensure that the Library's web-based content is compliant with legal accessibility requirements. Educate and coach the Medical Library's web content creators on web accessibility issues. 9. Develop and maintain channels of communication with individuals responsible for web-based systems within the Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, and Yale-New Haven Health System, to ensure integration of library resources and services in all appropriate clinical, educational and research information systems. 10. Serve on a variety of library-wide and medical center-wide committees. 11. Participate in the Medical Library's personal librarian program. 12. May participate in disaster recovery efforts. Required Education and Experience 1. Master's degree from an ALA accredited library school, or equivalent combination of relevant advanced degree and experience. 2. Demonstrated experience in developing or maintaining large and complex websites. 3. Experience providing consultation, instruction, outreach or literature search services. 4. Demonstrated excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications and analytical ability. 5. Demonstrated record of designing projects and bringing them to conclusion in a timely fashion. 6. Experience working collegially and cooperatively within and across organizations. 7. Experience working collaboratively and independently with varied groups within a complex organization and rapidly changing, team environment.

Job Posting Date

10/20/2025

Job Category

Professional

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Library

Compensation Grade Profile

(LIB)

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff

Work Model

Hybrid

Location

333 Cedar Street, New Haven, Connecticut

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

Salary offers are determined by a candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role's grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.

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