User Experience Librarian

1 month ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Illinois Tech Full time
Job Summary

The User Experience Librarian plays a key role in shaping the digital experience of the Paul V. Galvin Library at Illinois Tech. This position is responsible for leading the library's efforts to improve the effectiveness, consistency, and accessibility of digital sites and services.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee and maintain the Galvin Library website and its content.
  • Support evolving user-centered services informed by current User Experience best practices.
  • Manage a distributed workflow for updating and maintaining the content and design of the library's website.
  • Collaborate with other members of the library's Digital Initiatives Group and other library and university committees and working groups to design, organize, and plan projects that create new digital content for the library and university.
  • Serve as the liaison to assigned university academic departments and actively participate in relevant campus and professional activities.
  • Evaluate the use, usability, and accessibility of the Galvin Library's digital sites and services, preparing narrative and statistical reports to communicate these findings.
  • Recommend improvements to digital services, website development, and program content, and maintain relationships with providers of digital library services.
Requirements
  • An MLS from an ALA-accredited library school, and a bachelor's or higher degree in computer science, information technology, or equivalent experience in web development.
  • Two years' experience in an academic library environment or web communications and marketing is preferred.
  • Ability to maintain an atmosphere conducive to job productivity and satisfaction where team goals are aligned to meet library objectives.
  • Ability to establish efficient, realistic plans that clearly convey the mission and philosophy of the university and the library.
  • Ability to experiment, take risks, and accept responsibility for outcomes.
  • Ability to maintain a service attitude that improves user perceptions and participate in campus activities.
Working Conditions

The User Experience Librarian will work in an academic library setting, standing 50% of the time while training staff or assisting patrons. The position requires the ability to lift 25 lbs. when moving books or journals.


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