Nebraska is hiring : Library Associate for Digital Accessibility (Part-Time Tempo

Overview

Library Associate for Digital Accessibility (Part-Time Temporary) – University of Nebraska Medical Center. The Digital Accessibility Associate supports the McGoogan Health Sciences Library in ensuring that all digital resources and services are fully accessible to our user community, in compliance with ADA Title II and WCAG standards. This temporary position runs through April 30, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Accessibility Review
• Analyze VPATs (Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates) for library resources and determine readiness for meeting WCAG Version 2.1, Level AA.
• Perform initial accessibility assessments of diverse digital materials, including PDFs, e-books, online articles, 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.
• Content conversion and correction
• Prioritize accessibility issues based on severity and impact on user experience, ensuring critical barriers are addressed promptly.
• Utilize independent judgment to determine the most efficient and effective remediation strategies for various digital formats.
• Remediate inaccessible PDF documents by applying proper tagging, reading order adjustments, and form field labeling using specialized software like Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Convert non-accessible digital files into accessible formats, ensuring compliance with relevant accessibility standards.
• Add or revise alternative text descriptions for images, graphs, and complex visual elements within digital content, accurately conveying their purpose and information.
• Adjust formatting, tables, and lists to enhance readability and navigability for users of assistive technologies.
• Use software to add captions to noncompliant videos.
• Documentation and reporting
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of all accessibility reviews, identified issues, and completed remediation efforts in a designated tracking system.
• Generate regular reports on the accessibility status of digital resources, highlighting progress, recurring issues, and areas requiring further attention.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of accessibility review checklists and documentation templates.
• Departmental Service
• Liaise with institutional support partners to assist in resolution of accessibility issues for library resources.
• Provide guidance to library staff on fundamental digital accessibility principles and best practices for creating accessible content.
• Collaborate with the library accessibility group to discover remediation opportunities.
• Participate in shared decision-making with the library accessibility group to resolve accessibility issues.
• Other duties as assigned
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Information at a Glance Apply now Req Id : 1016 Campus Label : University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) Org Unit : McGoogan Health Sciences Library UNMC Job Location : Omaha, NE 68198 Application Review Date : 10 / 10 / 25 Open Until Filled : Yes Advertised Salary : $19.904 - $27.885 Job Type : Temporary Worksite Eligibility : Benefits Eligible : Apply now Job Alerts Link For questions or accommodations related to this position contact : jobs@unmc.edu Special Instructions to Applicant : NA

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and / or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.

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