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https://westfield.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=83946 Campus Title: User Experience Librarian State Title: Assistant Librarian Department: Library Title Code: HAL400 Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Review of applications will begin April 29, 2017. The deadline for application is May 29, 2017. The Library Department seeks applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the assistant librarian level. The User Experience (UX) Librarian works closely with colleagues to coordinate the library's user experience efforts, for both physical and online library environments (approximately 40% of time); provides general supervision to the Access Services department (approximately 30% of time); participates in collection development for assigned departments, and participates in the library's information literacy instruction program. Working collaboratively, the UX Librarian is responsible for developing and implementing programs and projects designed to improve the overall user experience of the Library. The UX Librarian is expected to participate in professional development, research, and service on university and external committees. This is a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track position and reports directly to the Library Director. Requirements: Required Qualifications * ALA-accredited Master of Library and Information Science or equivalent * Articulated strong customer-service ethic, focusing on student, faculty, and staff needs. * Supervisory experience. * Demonstrated excellent spoken and written communication skills. * Evidence of strong team orientation and a track record of successful collaboration. * Demonstrated organizational skills and demonstrated ability to handle multiple concurrent projects. * Expressed knowledge of project management. * Demonstrated strong analytical skills, and an understanding of tools and technologies relevant to evaluation, measurement, and assessment of library services. * Flexibility and creativity in problem solving. * Ability to engage in self-directed learning about emerging technologies. * Coursework or experience in the field of library user experience. Preferred qualifications: * Experience completing or leading usability or user experience projects. * Teaching experience. Additional Information: Disability Accommodations: Westfield State University understands that persons with disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance regarding disability accommodations, please contact Lawrence Johnson, the University's ADA Coordinator at (413) 572-8485. Background Check: Employment at Westfield State University is contingent upon a background check that is satisfactory to the University. Failure to provide written authorization for a background check will nullify the offer of employment. Application Instructions: An online application is required.The successful candidate must submit an official transcript at the time of hire. Interested candidates should electronically attach the following documents: * Cover Letter * Resume * Three references* * Copy of unofficial transcript *Contact information for three reference letter providers should be completed on the Reference form. Those applicants that are using Interfolio for an existing confidential letter of recommendation should provide the Interfolio based email address (e.g. referen...@interfolio.com) on the reference list form. Please contact Interfolio for assistance. An official transcript is required at the time of hire. NOTE: If you need assistance completing your application please contact our online <http://westfield.interviewexchange.com/iecreatemodifyticket.jsp> Help Desk. The link to the help desk can be found at the top of the page via Contact Us. Westfield State University provides equal access to employment opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, age, disability or veteran status in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and policies.