User Experience Librarian

14 hours ago


Athens, Georgia, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
About the Position

We are seeking a highly skilled User Experience (UX) Librarian to join our team at the University of Georgia Libraries. As a key member of our Discovery and Digital Services unit, you will play a pivotal role in shaping how our patrons interact with our resources and services.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with library departments to develop and support content strategies that ensure our digital interfaces are intuitive, accessible, and user-friendly.
  • Use a variety of assessment methods to better understand user needs, inform design decisions, and identify and implement improvements to optimize our discovery service, OPAC, website, and other digital platforms.
  • Develop and support internal style guides and UX resources for our content contributors and provide training to library staff to ensure they can operate effectively in the system and meet user needs.
  • Lead task-based working groups to propose enhancements to systems, services, and spaces based on user needs.
  • Organize and categorize digital content, making it easier for users to find relevant materials.
  • Champion accessibility best practices, ensuring all library resources comply with WCAG guidelines.
  • Educate library staff on UX principles and assist with implementing user-centered practices.
  • Work closely with librarians and developers to create cohesive user experiences.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in UX design.
Requirements
  • ALA-accredited Master's in Library and Information Science or relevant terminal degree.
  • 2-10 years of professional experience in UX design, information architecture, or digital content management.
  • Familiarity with UX design principles, information architecture, and digital content management.
  • Ability to work with users to test, analyze, and report usability and accessibility of public user interfaces.
  • Knowledge of discovery layers like EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS) and/or content management systems like Drupal or WordPress.
  • Knowledge of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and how SEO relates to the discovery of library resources.
  • Knowledge of Google analytics or other web analytics platform.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate technical information to a general audience.
What We Offer

The University of Georgia Libraries offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including a choice of health and retirement plans, dental plan, vision plan, tuition remission, paid relocation, 21 days annual leave, 12 days sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you are passionate about UX design and want to make a difference in the lives of our users, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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