User Experience Librarian, Robert Crown Law Library

🔍 School of Law, Stanford, California, United States

📁: Library

📅   : Oct 18, 2019 Post Date

📅   : 85093 Requisition #

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To be successful in this position, you will bring

Advanced Degree in Library Science or a relevant academic discipline with demonstrated understanding of academic libraries or a combination of education and relevant experience
Knowledge of relevant aspects of library operations including an understanding of contemporary library practices, trends, and emerging technologies.
Effective problem solving, analytical and organizational skills.
Demonstrated broad knowledge of library discovery environments, office automation software, and online resources.
Ability to quickly learn and use print and online tools and resources relevant to Access Services and User Experience work.
Knowledge of website design, development, implementation, standards, and accessibility/usability guidelines.
Knowledge of common usability testing techniques.
Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a congenial team environment and to interact effectively with a broad variety of staff within and outside of Access Services.

In addition, our preferred requirements include the following:

Master’s degree in library science from a graduate program accredited by the American Library Association plus one or more years of supervisory experience in an academic library, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
Demonstrated success applying user experience methodologies.
Familiarity with web content management systems, APIs, and/or web analytics.
Knowledge of interaction design, user interface design, and/or graphic design. Familiarity with various software used for conducting usability testing and analysis.
Coursework in user experience research methods.

*Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires an accommodation to perform essential functions of the job.

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Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential function of the job.

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