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From: "Trevor A. Dawes"
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> LIBRARIES
>
>
Information Architecture and User Experience Specialist
>
>
Information Technology Department
>
> (3 Year Temporary
Appointment)
>
> The Purdue University Libraries seek an energetic
and innovative
> professional to provide leadership as it moves through a
period of
> transition in its approach to web content and services.
The Purdue
> University Libraries are engaging in a complete redesign
and
> reconceptualization of its web presence. In support of
this
> goal, the
> Information Architecture and User Experience
Specialist will work with
> Libraries staff, consultants, graphic
designers, and other information
> technology staff to create a dynamic,
interactive environment that
> integrates a variety of disparate library
technologies seamlessly into
> highly usable online environments
supporting the mission of the
> Libraries and the
University.
>
>
>
>
Responsibilities: Collaborate with library faculty and staff, and
>
external consultants, to develop an information architecture for the
>
Libraries' new website. Apply principles of information
architecture
> and usability to develop effective site interfaces and
navigation
> structures. Collaborate with library faculty and staff
to develop new
> web-based information resources and services.
Develop written
> tutorials, training materials, and other documentation
to support
> use of
> the website. Work with other staff in
the Information Technology
> Department to develop a robust website
infrastructure. Provide a
> seamless web environment and integrate
various library
> applications and
> services. Reports to the
Associate Dean for Information
> Technology.
>
>
Requirements: Master's degree in Library/Information Science (ALA
>
accredited or equivalent). Knowledge of and/or experience in
>
information architecture, user experience design, and findability.
>
Enthusiasm for new methods of disseminating information.
Demonstrated
> interest in the application of current and emerging
technologies
> to meet
> the changing needs of users. Strong
service orientation. Excellent
> communication skills and the
ability to interact effectively with
> faculty, staff and students.
Ability to work independently and as a
> team member in a dynamic
environment and on a variety of simultaneous
> projects.
>
>
Desired: Demonstrated ability and experience with the principles
of
> information architecture. Familiar with current issues and
trends in
> library technology. 1-2 years of academic library
experience.
>
> SALARY: $41,000 and up, depending on
qualifications
>
> STATUS AND BENEFITS: 3-year term
appointment. Rank of Visiting
> Assistant Professor. Twelve-month
appointment with annual
> vacation of
> 22 working days.
Excellent benefits including fully paid TIAA-CREF
> retirement
contribution. Must have vested, employer-funded contract
> from
previous Higher Education employment for participation.
>
> The
Purdue Libraries and the University:
>
> The Purdue University
Libraries, http://www.lib.purdue.edu/,
have
> embarked upon a dynamic new role within the University,
>
emphasizing a
> closer integration of the Libraries into the academic
mission of
> Purdue.An administrative re-structuring of the Libraries
supports
> this new
> direction through the creation of associate
deans for
> administration &
> planning; information resources
& scholarly communication; information
> technology; learning; and
research. Emphasis is being placed on
> advancing the Libraries'
information resources through stronger
> collaboration with the
disciplinary faculty and an increasing
> interdisciplinary
focus. In addition, using information
> technology the
>
Libraries are reaching out to the campus by creating e-Scholar, a
>
distributed institutional repository providing access to e-archives,
>
e-pubs, and e-data http://e-scholar.lib.purdue.edu/
. The Purdue
> Libraries are a leader in advancing new roles for
librarians as full
> participants in interdisciplinary, sponsored
research.
>
> Purdue University is a national leader in
the areas of business,
> engineering, science, and technology.
Liberal arts is now the largest
> college at the University http://www.purdue.edu/, followed closely
by
> engineering. Purdue is experiencing unprecedented
growth in
> researchfunding and, in addition, will be completing a
$1.5
> billion capital
> campaign in 2007. Purdue has the
third largest international student
> enrollment in the
nation: Lafayette/West Lafayette is a growing,
>
vibrant, historic community located about forty-five minutes from
>
Indianapolis and less than two hours from Chicago:
> http://www.lafayette-in.com/
>
>
Application: Applications will be reviewed beginning June 15,
> 2007
and
> will be accepted until a suitable candidate is chosen. Send
>
statement of
> interest, resume, and a list of three references in both
electronic
> format and by surface mail to: Thomas L. Haworth,
Human Resources
> Administrator, Purdue University Libraries, 504 West
State Street,
> WestLafayette, IN 47907-2058.
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> An Equal Access/Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
>
> fully committed to
achieving a diverse workforce