User Experience (UX)/Assessment Librarian

 The University of Louisville (UofL) Libraries invites applications from creative and self-motivated candidates for the newly-created position of User Experience (UX)/Assessment Librarian.  This dynamic individual will play a key in helping the libraries achieve its 2020 strategic vision of becoming a nationally-recognized model of user-focused, research library services. http://louisville.edu/library/about/docs/Strategic_Plan_2012_2020.pdf

 Responsibilities include: 

• Collect, analyze and communicate assessment findings to assist the organization in adopting a more data-driven approach to planning and decision-making.
• Lead the Assessment & Resource Planning Team in creating and implementing an innovative and effective assessment program consistent with the libraries strategic initiatives; collaborate on unit-based assessment efforts.
• Interact with the various user communities through formal and informal channels to identify their priorities, needs and experiences related to the University Libraries.
• Coordinate the Undergraduate Student Advisory Board and assist with the creation of additional advisory boards representing other user groups.
• Improve and manage the libraries program for gathering, archiving and analyzing local statistics on library usage, collections and services; coordinate the response to recurring surveys (ARL, ACRL, etc.).
• Represent the libraries on assessment issues at the university, regional and national level.
• Serve as a liaison to a subject area.
• Share expertise through publications, presentations and other forms of scholarship; participate in service to the profession, university or community.

Required Qualifications

• Masters degree from an ALA-accredited program or international equivalent in library or information science. 
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in multiple formats to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated commitment to user services.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results in a collaborative environment.
• Experience with surveys and/or other assessment tools.
• Demonstrated knowledge of social networking and web tools.
• Potential to meet promotion and tenure requirements.

 Desirable Qualifications

• Additional graduate degree in a related discipline.
• Experience conducting assessment in a library environment.
• Project coordination experience.
• Academic library experience.
• Library public service experience.
• Experience with library statistics collection and analysis.

This is a full-time, tenure-track position reporting to the Associate Dean for Assessment, Personnel & Research. The anticipated initial rank is Assistant Professor, however the entry rank and salary of the successful candidate are dependent on experience and qualifications.  The University Libraries offer a comprehensive benefits package and annual vacation of 22 working days.

The University of Louisville (http://louisville.edu) is a Carnegie research university serving 21,000 students in the state’s largest urban area. With a national reputation for its high-quality undergraduate programs and over twenty nationally recognized research, graduate, and professional programs, the University also has as a strong commitment to the community in which it resides. The University Libraries (http://library.louisville.edu) joined the 126-member Association of Research Libraries in 2002. The city of Louisville (http://www.gotolouisville.com) offers hospitality, warmth and smaller city advantages like shorter commutes and lower cost of living alongside major city amenities such as world-class performing arts, great sports, incredible dining, and a nationally-acclaimed parks system.

Nominations are sought and welcome.  Applications should be submitted electronically to UofL’s Human Resources office at http://louisville.edu/hr/employment/applicants (Job ID #28038).  Attach a single file to the online application that includes a current curriculum vitae, a letter of interest detailing your relevant experience, strengths and accomplishments, and the contact information for three references.  The Search Committee will begin a confidential review of completed applications on April 15, 2012; the position is open until filled. Questions about the position or application process may be addressed to:

 Claudene Sproles
 Government Documents Librarian
 Ekstrom Library
 University of Louisville
 Louisville, KY  40292
 (502) 852-6076
caspro01@louisville.edu

The University of Louisville is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, Americans with Disabilities Employer, committed to diversity and in that spirit, seeks applications from a broad variety of candidate