Digital Accessibility Librarian
About The Position
The Digital Accessibility Librarian role supports Billington Library through the evaluation of library resources in compliance with ADA Title II and WCAG standards. The librarian works collaboratively with colleagues across the library and the college in the evaluation of resources. The librarian will analyze VPATs (Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates) for library resources and determine readiness for meeting Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). The librarian will perform accessibility assessments of diverse digital materials, including e-books, databases, streaming media, and website content, using established checklists and guidelines. The librarian will identify and document common WCAG and ADA Title II non-compliance issues such as missing alternative text, insufficient color contrast, incorrect reading order, and improper heading structures.
Requirements
- Requires a Master's Degree in Library Science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited institution.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated knowledge of digital accessibility practices and evaluation
- Demonstrated knowledge of VPATs (Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates)
- Demonstrated knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), specifically WCAG 2.1AA
Responsibilities
- Analyze digital accessibility documents from third-party suppliers and freely available materials, including VPATs (Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates) for library resources and determine readiness for meeting Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
- Perform accessibility assessments of diverse digital materials, including e-books, databases, streaming media, and website content, using established checklists and guidelines.
- Identify and document common WCAG and ADA Title II non-compliance issues such as missing alternative text, insufficient color contrast, incorrect reading order, and improper heading structures.
- Maintain current knowledge of applicable policies or regulations and an awareness of new technologies, trends, and advances in digital accessibility within library services.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Tuition discount for JCCC courses
- More flexibility on scheduling
- Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents
- Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
