January 2012 Archives

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Come work in an environment with a fantastic staff and lots of really interesting challenges as we continue the evolution of library technology at UNC. Read the rest of this entry »

Position Available: Position available immediately. This is a 100%, twelve-month, Academic Professional appointment.

Duties and Responsibilities: The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks an innovative and knowledgeable professional to provide technical leadership and production oversight for systems supporting electronic resource content discovery and delivery across the University Library. The Library currently provides access to hundreds of thousands of electronic databases, electronic journals, electronic books, and other electronic resources (including media materials and primary source data sets) and has made a strategic commitment to the enhancement of access by its users to these rich resources. The successful candidate will work in collaboration with key information technology and stakeholder groups across the Library and will assume responsibility for architecting new technology-based initiatives supporting electronic resource content management and access for commercially acquired content, as well as for contributing to initiatives supporting content integration and exposure and the delivery of locally-developed content. The successful candidate will be part of a team within the Technical Services Division that supports the daily work in harvesting, loading, translating, and updating records to support access and assessment of E-resources.

Qualifications:
Required: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Science or related discipline; minimum of three years of experience in Library or Academic information technology services; minimum of two years of experience in technical aspects of web server administration and application development in a Linux environment; significant programming experience using one or more of the following languages in UNIX and Windows environments: Perl, PHP, Java, Ruby, .NET; experience with database technologies (MSSQL, MySQL, or Oracle) on enterprise level systems; demonstrated understanding of information technology practices, concepts, content and standards [e.g., XML, (X)HTML and JavaScript] with experience in employing these standards within an integrated system environment; strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present technical problems and solutions to administration as well as a varied group of constituents; excellent project management and coordination skills; ability to work effectively with diverse staff in both team contributor and leader roles; ability to effectively work in an environment with multiple concurrent priorities. See https://jobs.illinois.edu for complete qualifications.

To Apply:
To ensure full consideration, please complete your candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload a letter of interest, resume, and contact information including email addresses for three professional references. Applications not submitted through this website will not be considered. For questions, please call: 217-333-8169.

Deadline:
In order to ensure full consideration, applications and nominations must be received by 2/20/2012. Interviews may occur before the closing date; however, no decisions will be made prior to the closing date.

Illinois is an Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity.
www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu

The position vacancy for the Shared Development Group Manager has been
revised along with an extension for review of applications. It is posted
at: http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_072052.html

This is a full-time (100% FTE) Senior Information Processing Consultant
or Information Processing Consultant. This position serves as a primary
point of contact and coordination between the Libraries, DoIT, and other
service providers working to support and enhance the Libraries’
information technology systems. The individual in this position will
participate in technology planning activities with both the Library and
DoIT’s Library, Integrative and Research Applications Group.

The individual in this position reports to the General Library System’s
Associate Director for Information Technology and directly supervises
four library staff within the Shared Development Group (SDG).

The minimum salary rate for this position is $75,000. To apply, send
cover letter, resume and contact information for three references to:

Pat Erickson
728 State St
367 Memorial Library
Madison, WI 53706-1418
Phone: 608-262-2768
Fax: 608-265-2754
Email: perickson@library.wisc.edu

Review of applications will begin on 1/20/12 and applications will be
considered until the position is filled.

Job Summary
The User Experience (UX) Department at the University of Michigan Library is seeking a talented and enthusiastic UX Designer. The ideal candidate will be able to create beautiful and usable interfaces, have a passion for understanding users, strong problem solving skills, and be invested in improving the library web experience. The UX Designer will focus on interface design but also take part in the full range of departmental duties, including user research/usability, accessibility, and web analytics. The UX Designer works in a collaborative team environment and participates in all stages of development – from concept to implementation.

This position will be a FULL-TIME, TWO-YEAR term appointment with the possibility of renewal.

Responsibilities*
Interface Design 60%
- Create concept sketches, flow diagrams, wireframes, mockups, and html prototypes.
- Create complete visual designs and web-ready graphics.
- Conduct ongoing research into the development of new interface capabilities, enhancements, and user-centered design trends.
User Research 20%
- Design and conduct user research/usability studies using a variety of techniques (e.g. formal/informal usability testing, online surveys, card sorting, interviews, observations, focus groups, participatory design).
- Conduct regular web analytics to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Conduct web accessibility audits.
Project Management & Communication 20%
- Help scope, plan, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Communicate project priorities and goals with project stakeholders, developers, and library-wide staff.
- Create and maintain project documentation.
- Participate, as needed, on library committees. May provide advice or assistance to other units within the University Library regarding user research or interface issues.

Required Qualifications*
- A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and training or experience in information technologies. An ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library or Information Science, or an equivalent combination of a relevant advanced degree (e.g., Graphic Design, UxD, HCI) and experience is required for appointment as a librarian.
- Excellent interface design skills with a strong understanding of user-centered web design principles, typography, composition, and color theory. Experience creating complete interface designs and web-ready graphics.
- Experience creating concept sketches, flow diagrams, wire frames, and mock-ups.
- Proficiency with graphics software and prototyping software (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator, Omnigraffle, Visio)
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and contribute and collaborate effectively as a member of a team.

Desired Qualifications*
- Experience designing and/or evaluating library systems or other complex websites.
- Experience designing and/or evaluating mobile interfaces.
- Experience with a variety of user research/usability methods.
- Familiarity with web accessibility standards and coding techniques.
- Experience with HTML/CSS and knowledge of more advanced front-end technologies.
- Experience with web analytics analysis.
- Knowledge or experience with SEO.

Additional Information
Benefits, rank, salary

Appointment is anticipated as a Web Designer Senior or as a librarian. Salary and rank dependent on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Librarian appointments carry with them increased expectations regarding professional development, professional engagement, research, and service, in keeping with the Library’s process for Librarian Promotion and Advancement (www.lib.umich.edu/li…pointment-librarians).

Professional positions receive 24 days of vacation a year, and 15 days of sick leave a year with provisions for extended benefits, as well as opportunities for professional development and travel. TIAA-CREF and Fidelity Investments retirement options available.

How to Apply
To be considered we strongly encourage you to present work samples via an online portfolio or sent via email.

Questions about the job description may be emailed to Suzanne Chapman, Head of the User Experience Department, at suzchap@umich.edu.

For more details and to apply online, visit: http://umjobs.org/job_detail/65627/user_experience_designer.

U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

The Ohio State University Libraries is seeking an innovative, service-oriented individual to join our infrastructure support team as a systems administration and integration coordinator. If your skills and interests are a match for our position, we encourage you to apply! Read the rest of this entry »

The Digital Library Federation would like to invite members of our community, and those involved in the greater digital library community, to participate in the planning of the 2012 DLF Forum. Being part of the Program Planning Committee will involve participation in bi-weekly planning phone calls beginning seven months before the Forum, as well as attendance at the Forum in Denver, CO November 3-6. If you are interesting in playing a vital role in shaping the 2012 DLF Forum, please send Jena Winberry (jwinberry@clir.org) a letter of interest. We will announce the Program Planning Committee membership by the end of February.