Undergraduate User Experience-Media Technologies Librarian - University of Connecticut

Undergraduate User Experience-Media Technologies Librarian - University of Connecticut. The Undergraduate User Experience-Media Technologies Librarian provides leadership within the Libraries for investigating and recommending strategies to enhance the learning experience of undergraduates at the University of Connecticut. Under the general direction of the Undergraduate Education Team Leader, and working in close collaboration with the other members of the Undergraduate Education Team, the incumbent investigates the learning needs, learning behaviors, and communication technologies of the University's undergraduates and initiates strategies to make both the physical and its virtual counterpart ever more vibrant and engaging destinations for these users. This position will be fully involved in the team's work to design and conduct assessments of undergraduates that range from traditional online surveys to usability testing, ethnographic and other qualitative assessment approaches. With the expansion of digital scholarship and the dominance of Web-based information in general, this position is responsible for developing learning tools that pull on the full spectrum of video and other interactive media technologies, be they mobile applications, interactive Web interfaces, audio- and visual media, mapping or other emerging technologies. This position contributes to the team's ongoing information literacy efforts by participating in classroom, individual, and virtual instruction in the Learning Commons, the Library's electronic classrooms, and online through internet-based research assistance and free-standing educational modules and sites. The incumbent will be involved in the ongoing assessment of information literacy work and the resulting changes to the Library's information literacy practices. As User Experience Media Technologies Librarian, this position is expected to fully participate in the design and implementation of outreach to prospective and incoming students and to the larger campus community. It is fully expected that the incumbent will collaborate with appropriate campus partners including the Institute for Teaching and Learning, the Distance Education program, the First Year Programs. This position requires an afternoon and evening schedule during fall/spring semesters. Some weekend hours will also be required during academic terms. Evening/weekend flexibility is mandatory. Minimum Qualifications for University Librarian I or II: A graduate degree in Library and Information Science from a program accredited by the American Library Association; work experience in a library setting; demonstrated working knowledge of current technology, software, and automated library systems; demonstrated leadership and communication skills; demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to think strategically, be forward thinking, and embrace change; demonstrated experience working in a team environment; willingness to travel and work a flexible schedule; and experience with instructing individuals or groups. Additional Requirements for University Librarian II: Generally a minimum of three (3) years of related experience; experience managing a budget for a department, project, team, or committee; and evidence of increasing involvement in professional development activities outside the University. Preferred Qualifications: Experience assessing library programs and services; experience in usability testing; experience investigating user behavior using quantitative and/or qualitative methods; experience assessing undergraduate information literacy skills development; experience creating videos and/or other multimedia applications to provide user education; and experience with desktop publishing. This is a full-time position, approximately 35 hrs/wk. This position requires an afternoon and evening schedule during fall/spring semesters. Some weekend hours will also be required during academic terms. Evening/weekend flexibility is mandatory. To apply interested applicants should visit Husky Hire at www.jobs.uconn.edu. Upload cover letter, resume, and names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references. Screening of applicants will begin immediately, and continue until October 14, 2010. The University of Connecticut is an EEO/AA employer.