The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), Health Sciences and Human Services Library (HSHSL) has an opportunity for a contractual Digital Accessibility Specialist. 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.

The Digital Accessibility Specialist is 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 workflow development, and supports accessibility-related initiatives that help advance equitable access to information across the UMB community.


Position Term: This position is intended to be a 12-month appointment, pending funding beyond the current fiscal year.

Best Consideration Date: For best consideration, applications should be submitted by Monday, November 9, 2026. Applications received after this date may be reviewed until the position is filled.

Application Materials: Interested candidates must submit a resume, a cover letter is optional as part of the application but strongly encouraged.

The selected candidate must be a Maryland resident by their start date.Travel and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed.

Responsibilities
- 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 guidance and consultation 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.


Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in library science, information science, communications, information technology, or a related field required. Master’s degree in library and information science or a related discipline preferred.
- Experience: Two (2) years of related professional experience in digital accessibility, digital content creation or remediation, library systems, or a related field required.
- Preferred 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 one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of related experience. In instances where specific education and/or experience is required only directly related education and/or experience may be substituted.
- Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Knowledge of position requirements, Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws, Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems, Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts, Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently, Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

About Us
The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is Maryland’s public health, law, and human services university. Six professional schools and the interdisciplinary Graduate School confer the majority of health care, human services, and law professional degrees in Maryland each year.

Our goal is to support the University’s mission of education, research, clinical care, and public service by amplifying UMB’s voice as a thought and action leader, and to enhance goodwill in the communities and people with whom we engage. 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.

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Read the UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for more information.

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. Regular and contractual employee are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package

About the Team
The Health Sciences and Human Services Library provides exemplary services, resources, expertise, and space to cultivate transformational learning, research, and community engagement in an environment reflecting the University’s mission, vision, and core values.

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