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Access & User Experience Librarian (Tenure-Track)

Athens State University

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Job Duties:
Kares Library at Athens State University is searching for a candidate with the enthusiasm for listening and responding to the needs of users. As the Access & User Experience Librarian, this person will conduct user studies and lead assessment efforts in relation to services, programs, spaces, and discovery. They will work to ensure that users have equitable access to both the physical and virtual aspects of the library. This is a 12-month, tenure-track position that reports to the Director of Kares Library.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Measures and assesses the in-person and online experience of library users
• Shares user feedback with stakeholders and suggests changes when needed
• Assists the library director in making data-driven decisions to improve services
• Maintains records and runs relevant reports within the OCLC WMS and Banner systems
• Anticipates the physical space needs of users and collections
• Creates and manages policies and procedures related to the Library Services Desk
• Ensures appropriate staffing of the Library Services Desk
• Hires, participates in training, and manages the schedule of work study students
• Serves as a liaison to campus security; leads in the development of building-specific emergency planning procedures
• Serves as the Library's accessibility officer
• Manages interlibrary loan processes and acts as liaison to consortia resource sharing groups
• Serves as a liaison to the university IT department; leads in the adoption of new technology in the library that will enhance user experience
• Provides reference service on a rotating schedule with other librarians
• Participates in promotion and marketing of library services and programs
• Serves as subject liaison to one or more academic departments within the College of Arts and Sciences
• Conducts information literacy instruction in-person and online; participates in the embedded librarian program
• Engages in job-related professional development
• Serves on library, university, and professional committees
• Contributes original scholarship to the profession
• Some evening and weekend hours may be required
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  Required Qualifications:
  QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:· Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program· Strong commitment to providing positive user experiences· Excellent communication skills· Ability to work successfully in a collegial environment· Flexibility to handle multiple projects and changing priorities· Ability to meet university promotion and tenure requirementsQUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED:· Experience working in an academic library· Experience with hiring, training, and managing staff· Familiarity with integrated library system software· Familiarity with user experience design theory and principles· Demonstrated experience in assessment
  
  Salary Schedule:
  Salary Band: P305To view salary schedules, visit: https://www.athens.edu/about/offices/human-resources/salary-schedule-tables/ Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
  
  Special Instructions to Applicants
  Unofficial transcripts should be from the college or university which verifies minimum qualifications for the position. Upon an offer of employment, official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must be submitted. Continued employment is contingent upon receipt of transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
  
  Please provide contact information for three professional references on your application.
  
  To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://jobs.athens.edu/postings/search
  
  About Athens State University
  Located in historic Athens, Alabama, Athens State University offers junior and senior-level coursework to community college graduates and transfer students holding sufficient credits from other institutions. Presently, over 3,100 students have selected Athens State because of its neighborly environment where 50 majors and degree programs are offered, with courses taught by a supportive and exceptional faculty. Approximately 80% of the students are enrolled in at least one online course. The typical student is a working adult who commutes. Recently, the University was featured in the 2015 Best Value Online College Rankings by OnlineU.org for four online programs including computer science, accounting, education and human resources. The University offers undergraduate degree programs in Liberal Arts, Teacher Preparation, and Business. The University employs more than 350 full and part-time employees with approximately 90 full-time faculty members in three colleges: College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, and College of Education. Seventy-five percent of the full-time faculty members hold a terminal degree. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
  Athens, Alabama is located in north Alabama equidistant between Nashville, TN and Birmingham, AL. Athens is home to several events and festivals that have been featured as the Southeast Tourism Society’s “Top 20 Events in the Southeast” including the Athens Storytelling Festival and the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention.
  
  In accordance with Athens State University Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from that criminal background check.
  
  Non-Discrimination Policy Statement Athens State University, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. Athens State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, religion, genetic information, or veteran status in employment, or admissions to or participation in educational programs and activities. Inquiries or concerns may be addressed to the Office of the Vice President of Enrollment and Student Support Services, 300 N. Beaty St., Athens, AL 35611, 256- 233-8175.
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