Columbia College Chicago is an urban institution of over 10,000 undergraduate
and graduate students emphasizing arts, media, and communications in a liberal
arts setting. The Library is seeking applications for User Experience and
Emerging Technology Librarian. The User Experience and Emerging Technologies
Librarian reports to the Head of Reference and Instruction. The position
identifies, implements, and evaluates current and emerging technologies for
the delivery of library services, with a special focus on reference and
instructional services, including virtual reference, discovery tools, social
networking applications, mobile services, and instructional technologies;
plans, develops and evaluates the Columbia College Chicago Library website;
and ensures that Library services and instructional products are easy and
pleasurable to use. This Librarian tracks trends, assesses user needs and
preferences, investigates new developments and applications, and incorporates
appropriate technologies into the Library environment. As a member of the
Reference and Instruction Department, this librarian participates in a broad
range of reference and instructional services. The User Experience and
Emerging Technologies Librarian collaborates to plan staff development
opportunities for building technology awareness and supports Library staff in
using and adopting technologies that improve user experience. Education &
Experience: ALA-accredited MLIS degree or equivalent Minimum of two years of
professional experience in an academic library with a thorough understanding
of academic user needs To view the complete application:
[https://employment.colum.edu](https://employment.colum.edu) (Job ID 100554).
Columbia College Chicago encourages qualified female, LGBTQ, disabled, and
minority individuals to apply for all positions.
[www.COLUM.edu](http://www.COLUM.edu)



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