Job Title: Web Developer – City Library Website Project
Company: Kaeppel Consulting
Job Type: Temporary/Freelance (or Full-Time, depending on needs)
Location: Remote / Texas (Preferred)
Salary: Negotiable

Job Summary:

Kaeppel Consulting is seeking an experienced Web Developer with bibliographic system expertise to design, develop, and implement a comprehensive digital library system for a city library in Texas. The website will serve as an online catalog, archival repository, and research hub, ensuring seamless access to books, historical records, and digital collections. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in library systems (Koha, Greenstone, or Biblio), metadata management, and UI/UX best practices to create an intuitive user experience for the public, researchers, and library staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and design a web-based bibliographic system for cataloging library and archival materials.
• Integrate a searchable database for books, documents, and digital collections.
• Implement MARC record integration for bibliographic data management.
• Develop user authentication systems with different access levels (public, researchers, admins).
• Ensure ADA & WCAG compliance for an inclusive digital experience.
• Optimize the website for speed, security, and mobile responsiveness.
• Set up cloud hosting or on-premise server solutions as required.
• Provide ongoing maintenance and technical support post-launch.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

✅ Front-End Development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript (React, Vue, or Angular)
✅ Back-End Development: Python (Django/Flask), PHP (Laravel), or Node.js
✅ Database Management: MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB
✅ Bibliographic System Experience: Koha, Greenstone, Biblio, or custom-built solutions
✅ Content Management Systems (CMS): Omeka, WordPress (preferred but not required)
✅ Metadata Standards Knowledge: MARC, Dublin Core, MODS
✅ API Integration: MARC records, DOI systems, or Open Library APIs
✅ Understanding of SEO & accessibility standards
✅ Experience with digital asset management systems (DAMS)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with libraries, museums, or archival institutions
• Familiarity with library automation software
• Knowledge of cloud hosting platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, or DigitalOcean)
• Experience in OCR (Optical Character Recognition) implementation for digitized documents