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Subject: [XML4Lib] job posting: interface designer, scholarly publishing
office, university of michigan
University of Michigan University Library Interface Designer Scholarly
Publishing Office
The Scholarly Publishing Office (SPO) of the University of Michigan
University Library is seeking an Interface Designer for a full-time,
two-year term appointment with the possibility of renewal.
The SPO Interface Designer works in a team environment for online
publishing of scholarly literature. The Interface Designer will be
responsible for improving the appearance and functionality of SPO's
publications and the user interface to its publishing system, using open
standards for web design and open-source content management systems.
Projects for the first year may
include: design of publishing environment for digitalculturebooks (a
collaborative book publishing project with UM Press); interface
specification for a database of 20 disciplinarily related journals;
assessment and implementation of strategies to increase the
discoverability of SPO publications; participation in a review of
electronic publishing platforms.
Responsibilities:
* Working in coordination with SPO production and programming staff,
design and deploy attractive and functional user-centered publication
interfaces.
(50%)
* Conduct ongoing assessment of SPO interfaces and functionality with
user testing, online surveys, log analysis, and focus groups. (20%) *
Enhance the functionality of digital library and publishing software by
working with others to implement changes across SPO publications. (15%)
* Consult with other SPO and University Library staff on interface and
usability testing. (10%) * Document interface features for end users and
other digital library developers. (5%)
The services of SPO are part of the Library's service to the University
of Michigan, and are developed in keeping with the Library's concern
about issues of intellectual property, long-term retention and archiving
of content, and its support of scholarship in all forms.
SPO is currently responsible for the online publication of a range of
scholarly literature, including significant text-based journal
collections, scholarly monographs, conference proceedings, scholarly
bibliographies, and image collections.
SPO is a highly collaborative work environment in which staff engage in
both the daily work of publishing and in broader discussions of
scholarly communication and the transformational potential of digital
communication technology. All staff are involved in direction-setting,
in articulating a vision of the library as scholarly publisher, and in
putting that vision into practice. We have an inclination toward open
sourcing software and balanced, pragmatic approaches to problems. We
work to embrace emerging technology standards and best practices of the
digital library community.
Qualifications:
Required: ALA-accredited MLA -OR- Bachelor's degree plus three years of
relevant experience working with web-based design or an MA in a related
field such as graphic design. Knowledge of XHTML, and CSS. Experience
developing interfaces for online information resources. Familiarity
with theory and practice of usability testing an information
architecture.
Strong computer skills. Excellent written and oral skills. Ability to
work in a team environment.
Desired: Experience in graphic design for electronic media. Knowledge
of and experience with digital libraries or electronic publishing.
Knowledge of XML and XSLT. Proficiency with software in Adobe Creative
Suite.
Experience using online scholarly resources. Familiarity with computer
programming, scripting, and databases.
Rank, Salary, and Leave: Rank is anticipated at Web Designer Senior /
Assistant Librarian. Salary range is $35,000 - $50,000 annually,
dependent on qualifications, education & previous relevant experience of
selected candidate. Professional positions receive 24 days of vacation a
year & 15 days of sick leave a year with opportunities for professional
development and travel. Retirement: TIAA/CREF or Fidelity Investments.
To Apply: Non-librarian candidates should apply through the University
of Michigan's Employment Website <http://www.umich.edu/~jobs/> and
search on Job ID 11718.
Those applying for this position at the librarian level are encouraged
to send a cover letter and resume to Library Human Resources - by email
to [log in to unmask] or by U.S. Mail to Library Human Resources, 404
Hatcher Graduate Library North, University of Michigan Library, Ann
Arbor, MI
48109-1205
Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2007 and continue until
the position is filled.
University of Michigan is a non-discriminatory, affirmative action
employer.
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