I'm forwarding these job postings on behalf of a colleague - please direct any questions to her (contact information below).  This is an exciting opportunity at the University of Michigan library.

Ken Varnum

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From: Suzanne Chapman <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 11:25:11 -0400
To: Ken Varnum <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Positions Available - University of Michigan Library, User Experience Department


~ Apologies for cross-posting ~

The University of Michigan Library is in the process of creating a new User
Experience (UX) Department. This department will be part of the Library
Information Technology Unit (LIT). LIT is the Library's key organization for
creation, deployment and support of the library's primary user interfaces
(Library Website, Mirlyn Library Catalog, Digital Library Collections, and
HathiTrust Digital Library). The UX Department will focus on interface
design, mobile design and development, usability testing, user research, web
use statistics, and accessibility.

We are currently hiring for two full-time positions.

User Experience Specialist
We are looking for someone with a passion for user research, the ability to
create engaging designs, and an investment in improving the library users'
web experience. The UX Specialist will help drive interface development
through an iterative usability and design process. This is a 3-year term position with possibility of renewal.

User Experience Mobile Developer
We're looking for someone with experience developing mobile interfaces and
knowledge of related mobile design principles, techniques, and platforms. This is a 1-year term position.

Please visit our web page for links to full job descriptions:
http://www.lib.umich.edu/user-experience-department

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Suzanne Chapman
([log in to unmask]).

Best,
Suzanne
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Suzanne Chapman
MLibrary | User Experience Department
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
734.763.0246 | [log in to unmask]
http://www.userslib.com



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