Digital Accessibility Specialist - Library Services

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), Health Sciences and Human Services Library (HSHSL) has an opportunity for acontractual

Digital Accessibility Assistant (IT Instructional Technology Assistant).The Digital Accessibility Specialist supports UMB’s efforts to ensure compliance with ADA Title II, Section 508, and WCAG 2.2 standards by assessing, improving, and advising on the accessibility of digital content, with a particular focus on library and scholarly resource environments.

Housed within the HSHSL’s Resource Development & Access division, this position works with library staff and campus partners to improve the accessibility of digital collections, course materials, and resource sharing systems.

The Specialist provides consultation, contributes to workflowdevelopment, and supports accessibility-related initiatives that help advance equitable access to information across the UMB community.

UMB offers acomprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. Contingent Category II staff receive a generous leave package that includes over 2 weeks of vacation each year, paid holidays, sick time, and time for community service; subsidized comprehensive health insurance and supplemental retirement options; professional learning and development programs;

limited tuition remission for employees enrolled at UMB; life insurance and long-term disability; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

Primary Duties

• Conduct accessibility testing and evaluation
  of digital content using automated tools, manual review, and assistive technologies; document findings and recommend remediation approaches.
• Remediate digital content for accessibility
  across formats (e.g., PDFs, Word documents, presentations, scanned materials, and multimedia) in alignment with WCAG 2.2, Section 508, and ADA Title II standards.
• Support accessibility workflows
  for library and academic content environments, including digital collections, interlibrary loan, course reserves, and repository systems.
• Provide technical support
  to library staff and campus partners on accessibility practices, tools, and standards.
• Assist with the development and documentation of accessibility workflows, guides, and training materials
  to support consistent and sustainable practices.
• Collaborate with campus partners
  (e.g., IT, Communications, Disability Services, instructional designers as appropriate) to help improve the accessibility of digital content.
• Track and document accessibility issues and remediation activities
  , contributing to increased awareness of common barriers and improvement opportunities.
• Review digital content and platforms for accessibility concerns
  and suggest practical recommendations for improvement.
• Utilize accessibility tools and technologies
  (e.g., Adobe Acrobat Pro, accessibility checkers, captioning platforms) to support content evaluation and remediation.
• Stay informed on evolving accessibility standards and best practices
  and apply this knowledge to ongoing work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:Bachelor's degree in field and/or related field, such as Graphic or Instructional Design. Bachelor’s or master’s degree in library science, information science, communications, information technology, or a related field preferred.

Preferred Experience:Related professional experience in digital accessibility, digital content creation or remediation, library systems, or a related field preferred. Related experience includes:

• Accessibility standards such as WCAG, ADA Title II, and Section 508

• Accessibility evaluation tools and remediation techniques

• Digital content management or library systems

• Supporting or contributing to cross-functional projects

• Creating or delivering training or documentation

Other:Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which…