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Subject: Posting for Head, Digital User Experience Department
Head, Digital User Experience Department
Assistant Librarian/Associate Librarian
Indiana University Bloomington Libraries
The IU Bloomington (IUB) Libraries are seeking an innovative
and service-oriented librarian to lead the Digital User Experience Department
of the Indiana University Bloomington Libraries. The Digital User Experience
Department is responsible for the Libraries’ web site and related online
services.
Founded
in 1820, Indiana University-Bloomington has grown from a small state seminary
into the flagship campus of a great public university with over 39,000 students
and 1,800 faculty members. With a world-renowned research reputation, IUB is
also known for its innovative academic programs and attentiveness to
undergraduates. The campus covers over 1,800 wooded acres and is distinctive
for both
its park-like beauty and an architectural heritage inspired by local
craftsmanship in limestone.
The Indiana University Bloomington Libraries (http://www.libraries.iub.edu)
are among the leading academic research library systems in North America,
having recently been named the top university library by the Association of
College and Research Libraries. The IUB Libraries provide strong
collections, quality service and instructional programs, and leadership in the
application of information technologies. The IU Libraries system consists of
eighteen libraries on the Bloomington campus, five libraries in Indianapolis,
and a library at each of the six other campuses across the state. The IUB
collections include more than 6.6 million books, journals, maps, films, and
audio/visual materials in over 900 languages. The collections support every
academic discipline on campus, with an emphasis in the humanities and social
sciences. Users can access more than 400 databases, 43,000 electronic journals,
and 224,000 electronic books, as well as locally developed digital content. The
IUB Libraries are active members of regional and national associations and
consortia including the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC), the Association
of Research Libraries (ARL), the Center for Research Libraries (CRL), the
Digital Library Federation (DLF), and the Research Libraries Group (RLG). In
addition, IUB is a founding member of the LOCKSS program and CLOCKSS
initiative, participates in Hathi Trust, and plays a leadership role in the
Open Library Environment (OLE).
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Head of the Digital User
Experience Department will be charged with the development of a holistic vision
for the user's experience and implementation of a comprehensive digital
strategy and operational plans for the IU Libraries Bloomington web
presence. This position oversees the development of content, design, and
integration of online library services with campus online environments
including the course management system (Oncourse) and campus administrative
portals (i.e., OneStart). Reporting to the Associate Dean for Library
Academic Services, this position will lead a department of 1 librarian and 1
professional staff member as well as coordinate the work activities of 1.5
developers. Responsibilities will include effective integration of
discovery tools for electronic resources; development of integrated resources
in a variety of environments based on the principles of user-centered design;
oversight of the web publishing infrastructure and ensuring compliance with the
University and industry standards for security, privacy, and accessibility;
implementation of transformative technologies (such as Web 2.0); ongoing user
testing and redesign; and other assessments of the web-based services.
The Head of the Digital User Experience Department will also serve as an active
member of one of the Libraries’ Discipline Focused Working Groups (Area
Studies, Arts and Humanities, Sciences, or Social Sciences). The successful
candidate must be able to selectively and strategically implement technology
trends and solutions, have demonstrated experience with learning technologies,
and possess a strong understanding of information technology environments in
higher education. This position will work closely with Library
Technologies and Digital Libraries and be a liaison to appropriate divisions
within University Information Technology Services.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
·
ALA-accredited MLS or a Master’s degree in
Information Architecture, Science, or Design
·
Understanding of information seeking behaviors
in an academic research environment
·
Understanding of library instruction, outreach,
or reference services
·
Demonstrated success as an effective team member
and individual contributor in multi-project and multi-unit environments
·
Strong oral and written communication and
interpersonal skills, with specific strengths in communicating a range of
project, functional and technical information to internal partners and external
partners and end-users
·
Knowledge and experience with web design,
information architecture, systems analysis, and working knowledge of web
content management systems and relational databases
·
Familiarity with relevant standards and
technologies, such as PHP, XML, XHTML, CSS, SQL, XSLT, JavaScript
·
3-5 years experience in an academic library
Preferred:
·
Second degree in Information Science, Graphic
Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field
·
Familiarity with open source programming
·
Experience with the implementation of APIs/web
services, including customization of licensed databases and information
products.
·
Familiarity with collection development in an
academic library
·
Understanding of metadata standards
·
Experience with user-centered web design
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and
education; benefits include a university healthcare plan, university-funded
base retirement plan, a 100% university paid group life insurance plan, and a
generous paid time off plan. This is a tenure-track academic appointment
that includes eligibility for sabbatical leaves. For a full list of
benefit programs: http://www.indiana.edu/~uhrs/benefitsvideo/academic.html.
TO APPLY
Position is to be filled by September 1, 2010. Review
of applications will begin on June 30, 2010. The position will remain
open until filled. Please send letter of application, professional vita,
and the names/addresses/telephone numbers of four references to:
Jennifer Chaffin
Director of Human Resources
Libraries Human Resources
Herman B Wells Library 201B
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN 47405
Phone: 812-855-8196
Fax: 812-855-2576
For more information about Indiana University Bloomington go
to http://www.iub.edu.
Indiana
University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Indiana University
has a strong commitment to principles of diversity and in that spirit seeks a
broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, and persons with
disabilities.
Betty Davis
Libraries Human Resources
Herman B Wells Library 201A
812-855-8196
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