**Web and User Interface Librarian / Wayne State University  
  
University Libraries**

  
  
Position Description:

  
The Web and User Interface Librarian works in the Discovery Services Team
under the supervision of the Associate Director for Discovery
Services. This individual will collaborate with a wide
range of library units to develop the next generation of fully integrated and
engaging online library experiences.

  
Essential Job Functions:

  
• Create effective user interfaces for a wide range of library systems.

• Develop page, template and element designs in line with WSU Library System
and University branding.

• Assist in the planning, deployment, and management of a new employee
intranet portal and document management system.

• Assist in the management and continued development of library system
LibGuides, and provide technical support for content creation.

• Provide design guidance to the Discovery Services and Digital Publishing
Teams for a wide range of web properties.

• Integrate new content for the library website and related systems.

• Create graphics, images, photographs, videos and other media to support
content development.

• Promote interface integration among library systems, such as the library
discovery layers, interlibrary loan, websites, digital collection systems, and
with campus-wide systems.

• Work with a wide range of stakeholders to iteratively test and develop user
interfaces with key user groups.

• Participate in library teams and special projects related to library
discovery, digital publishing, and user experience testing.

• Other duties as assigned.

  
  
Qualifications:

  
• Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA- accredited
library school.

• Demonstrated design experience in a variety of digital formats, such as web
pages, discovery systems, and mobile interfaces.

• Knowledge and experience with mobile web development, notably responsive web
design techniques.

• Undergraduate degree concentration or equivalent experience that
demonstrates abilities in web development and mobile web development.

• Minimum one year of experience and/or formal training in Web/multimedia
development.

• Experience in programming languages, including PHP, jQuery/JavaScript, shell
scripting, etc.

• Experience with UNIX/Linux/OSX operating systems and the LAMP environment.

• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.

• Knowledge of passive usability tools, such as log analysis and website
analytics systems.

  
  
Preferred Qualifications:

  
• Experience working with content management systems, such as Drupal,
Wordpress.

• Experience working with and theming digital content platforms, such as
Omeka, DLXS, etc.

• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies.



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