User Experience (UX) Librarian

Description

Position Summary:   

The University of Georgia Libraries seeks an innovative, service-oriented individual for the position of User Experience (UX) Librarian. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping how our patrons interact with our resources and services. This faculty Librarian position reports to the Systems and Discovery Librarian; participates in professional activity; and serves on library, university, and statewide committees.  Discovery and Digital Services is a new unit within the UGA Libraries recently formed as a result of our organizational assessment work. The position will work with a team dedicated to exploring and implementing user-centered library systems and applications, including the Libraries’ web presence, archival discovery, and IR platform.  

This role will develop and support content strategies and style guides for the libraries’ user interfaces including the library websites and discovery layers; collaborate with library departments and technology staff to design and test user interface improvements; and serve on Library, campus, regional, and national organizations and initiatives.   

Application Procedure:  

Qualified applicants who wish to be considered for this position are encouraged to review the more detailed advertisement found at libs.uga.edu/jobs, and should apply at:   https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/389303 

Applicants should attach a 1-2 page letter of interest, a complete CV, and the names, titles, and contact information of three professional references.  The University of Georgia Libraries wish to emphasize that preferred qualifications are not required and we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop preferred knowledge, skills and abilities. Applicants are encouraged to communicate the ways in which their work meets required or preferred qualifications in ways that may not be obvious. Candidates should submit their materials by September 16, 2024, however, the position will remain open until filled.  

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.  Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu). Please do not contact the department or search committee with such requests.