Job Posting- User Experience Librarian, University of Michigan

via UMjobs.org

(This is a slightly outside-the-box position with great potential for an artist/designer librarian!)

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. More information about the UX Department may be found at our website: bit.ly/MLibraryUX.

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.

How to Apply
To be considered, we ask you to include a cover letter with your resume when you apply through UMJobs. In addition, we strongly encourage you to present work samples via an online portfolio or sent via email to Suzanne Chapman, Head of the User Experience Department, at suzchap@umich.edu.

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

View the full job description and apply here.

Job Posting- Art & Architecture Librarian, University of Utah

via ALA Job Listings

Art & Architecture Librarian (University of Utah, Marriott Library, Utah)
J. Willard Marriott Library, Salt Lake City, UT

The J. Willard Marriott Library at the University of Utah seeks an innovative Art & Architecture Librarian to work in a recently renovated learning environment of free and open inquiry with a commitment to excellence in service. Responsibilities will include specialized research assistance, instruction, collection development for print and digital resources, outreach, and digital projects in the visual arts, art history, architecture, and city & metropolitan planning. The department also provides support for ballet, film and media arts, modern dance, music, and theatre. Opportunities exist for building collaborations across the library, campus, and community in support of Fine Arts and interdisciplinary work. This individual will help users blend visual and textual resources in support of the University of Utah’s Visual, Information and Technology Literacy (VITL) Initiative, developed to embed teaching of these literacies into the undergraduate curriculum to prepare students for life and work in the 21st century.

A complete position description, including qualifications, salary and benefits, and application details is available at: http://libtools.library.utah.edu/mlib_job_list/viewer/. Applications received by February 17, 2012 will be given full consideration.

The University of Utah is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educator. Minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans preference. Reasonable accommodations provided. For addition information: http://www.regulations.utah.edu/humanResources/5-106.html. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings and students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a [strong or demonstrated] commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Job Posting: Visual Arts Librarian, SUNY-Binghamton

from SLIS Career Feed

VISUAL ARTS LIBRARIAN – BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES, STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK

Binghamton University Libraries seek an enthusiastic, collegial, and service-oriented Visual Arts Librarian to serve as an integral part of the Research and Instructional Services Team providing high quality research, collection development, and instructional services for the BU community. The Visual Arts Librarian develops and manages the print and digital visual arts collections of the Binghamton University Libraries in support of teaching and research in Art History and Art, as well as students utilizing resources in these areas; provides reference and instructional services; and represents the Libraries to appropriate campus departments.

This is an entry-level, tenure-track faculty position. Required qualifications include an MLS and recent experience in the visual arts disciplines. The Visual Arts Librarian reports to the Acting Director of Public Services. Review of applications will begin on February 1, 2012 and continue until position is filled.

For full qualifications, application instructions and additional information, visit our website at: http://library.lib.binghamton.edu/webdocs/ads.html.

Binghamton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Sponsorship for US Citizenship is currently not available.

Job Posting- Arts and Architecture Librarian, UNC at Charlotte-Atkins

from ALA JobList

Arts & Architecture Librarian

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a rapidly growing, research-intensive University offering over 25,000 students a variety of undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs in seven academic colleges. Its 1,000 acre wooded campus is within easy driving distance to the city’s performing arts, cultural, and professional sports events, as well as a wide variety of regional recreational activities. With over 1.5 million people in the greater metropolitan area, Charlotte is the second largest banking center in the nation in one of the fastest growing regions in the country. For additional information about UNC Charlotte please visit http://uncc.edu/

J. Murrey Atkins Library at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte is seeking an Arts and Architecture Librarian to represent J. Murrey Atkins Library, and serve as the Information Commons Department’s subject librarian for the university’s College of Arts + Architecture and selected academic programs in the humanities and social sciences.

Required:

• Master’s degree in Library Science or equivalent from a program accredited by the American Library Association required (we will consider applications from candidates who are near completion of their M.L.S.)

Preferred:

• Undergraduate and/or advanced degree in field or sub-field of the Fine Arts or Architecture
• One to three years of relevant library experience

Salary: $45,000 to $55,000

Status: Full-time

For a full job description and additional information visit our Web site at http://library.uncc.edu/jobs/ .

ONLY ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED: https://jobs.uncc.edu/
(Search Faculty Vacancies – Position #8995)

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to receive full consideration.

Members of minority groups and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. AA/EOE

Job Posting- Reference Librarian, Savannah College of Art and Design

From Higheredjobs.com

SCAD seeks a reference librarian. The person in this position works with reference department staff and other library staff members to assist students, professors and staff in their research and instruction needs. The reference librarian also assists in the promotion of library collections and services to the SCAD community.

Requirements
ALA-accredited MLS degree and undergraduate and/or graduate degree in a subject discipline taught at SCAD required. Experience in creating library services which result in a student-centered library experience preferred.

Must be familiar with traditional and electronic information resources; demonstrate working knowledge of effective search strategies for online searching; possess the ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment; and demonstrate the ability to organize and manage a variety of tasks, set priorities and complete assigned projects with short deadlines.

Position open until filled.

To apply, submit your application online at SCADjobs.com.

Job Posting- Curator, Visual Resources Collection, Davidson College

From vraweb.org

The Art Department is seeking a full-time Curator of the Davidson College Visual Resources
Collection. The Davidson Visual Resources Collection numbers approximately 78,000 slides,
approximately ten per cent of which has been digitized. The Curator is responsible for the
overall management of this collection, including planning, policy-making and implementing the
procedures to convert the critical portions of the remaining analog material into an all-digital
collection. The Curator supports the daily teaching and long-term research needs of the four art
history and four studio faculty, and secondarily supports other member of the college community
with digital imagery needs.

Responsibilities include database development, digital asset management and developing a strategic plan for the future visual resource needs of the department. Serves as a liaison with Instructional Technology and Media Services and the College Library as the Visual Resources Collection is made accessible to the larger College community via digital technologies. Additional responsibilities include administering the budget and training and supervising student assistants. Reports to the Chair of the Art Department.

Submit application online at https://jobs.davidson.edu. Upload a letter of intent and CV.

Application deadline is January 9, 2012.

Requirements:

• MA in art history and/or MLS with undergraduate degree in art history, architecture, visual studies or a related field
• 2-3 years of experience in a visual resource collection, including experience in managing analog and digital collections and relational databases.
• Familiarity with copyright issues related to image collection management.
• Familiarity with EmbARK, MDID, and LUNA Insight desired.

About Davidson College
Davidson is a highly selective, independent liberal arts college located 20 miles north of
Charlotte, North Carolina with 1,900 undergraduate students and over 155 faculty. Davidson is
strongly committed to achieving excellence and cultural diversity, and welcomes applications
from women, members of minority groups, and others who would bring additional dimensions to
the college’s mission. Davidson is consistently regarded as one of the top liberal arts colleges in
the country. Learn more about us at http://www3.davidson.edu/cms/x12.xml?debug=2.

Job Posting: Art and Architecture Librarian, University of Colorado- Boulder

Position Announcement:
The University of Colorado Boulder Libraries invites applications from innovative and enthusiastic service-oriented professionals for the position Art and Architecture Librarian. The Art and Architecture Librarian is a tenure-stream faculty position that will report to the Faculty Director of the Humanities Department pending implementation of a reorganization plan. Duties include general and specialized reference; virtual reference; instruction services and classroom teaching as part of an active library instruction program; and selecting library materials in the areas of art, art history, architecture, and environmental design. This position serves as the primary liaison to the Art and Art History Department and the College of Architecture and Planning and assumes primary responsibility for the development and delivery of research and instructional services for students and faculty in these units. The Art and Architecture librarian supports the integration of new technologies into the Humanities Department and actively participates in departmental policy planning and delivery of services.

The Humanities Department participates in virtual and in-depth personal reference and instructional services to the students and faculty of the University of Colorado Boulder and specializes in services and collections for the humanities. Significant parts of the responsibilities of this position are research and creative work and service in keeping with the tenure standards of the University of Colorado Boulder.

Position Requirements:
Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library school by May 2012; undergraduate or graduate degree in art, art history, architecture, or related field or equivalent experience; coursework and/or experience in providing reference for the humanities or social sciences; awareness of national issues and trends in art librarianship services and collection development; coursework and/or experience with library instruction or teaching; awareness of relevant information technologies; demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively; strong interpersonal skills; excellent oral and written communication skills; potential for research, scholarly work and/or professional achievement.

Desirable Qualifications:
Advanced degree in art, architecture, or related field; one or more years of experience in an academic, research, or museum library; experience in collection development; direct experience incorporating digital technologies into art and architecture collections or services (such as institutional repositories or Luna Insight); reading knowledge of one or more languages other than English, particularly Italian, Latin, German, or French; familiarity with copyright implications for image databases; interest in working with underrepresented or at-risk undergraduates; record of research or professional service at the national level.

Appointment and Salary:
The successful candidate will be appointed as a full-time (12 month), tenure-stream faculty member. Depending upon professional experience and demonstrated accomplishments in scholarly activity, creative work, and service, appointment may be at the level of senior instructor, assistant professor, or above. Minimum starting salary is $48,888. Benefits include 22 working days vacation; 10 paid holidays; liberal sick leave; University group health care plan; group life insurance; TIAA/CREF retirement/annuity; and support for scholarly/professional activities. Tenured librarians are eligible for sabbatical leave.

Application Process:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Preference will be given to applications received by December 12, 2011. Application must be made online at https://www.jobsatcu.com, referring to posting number 815191, and must include a letter of application specifically addressing qualifications for the position; CV or resume; and names with postal addresses, email, and telephone numbers of three references. Questions may be directed to Dylan Wiersma, Search Coordinator, at Dylan.Wiersma@colorado.edu. The full position description can be viewed at http://ucblibraries.colorado.edu/about/about/jobArtLibrarian.htm.

The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin. The University of Colorado Boulder is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by contacting the ADA Coordinator at hr-ada@colorado.edu. In addition, the University of Colorado Boulder is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and, when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history.