*University of Alberta Library is seeking an individual for the Head, User
Experience Design and Planning position. *

This position is a part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the
University of Alberta (AASUA).

This is a tenure-track position at the Librarian II level with a current
salary range of $87,828 to $146,256.

Librarians at the University of Alberta have academic status and
participate in a generous benefits program.
<https://www.ualberta.ca/human-resources-health-safety-environment/benefits-and-pay/benefits/benefits-overview/faculty-administrative-professional-faculty-service-officer-and-librarian.html>

When applying, please include your cover letter, curriculum vitae and the
names of three references including your most current supervisor.

The Head of User Experience Design and Planning is responsible for
providing leadership in integrating progressive user experiences in the
Library’s digital and physical spaces and services and collaborating with
other managers and cross-functional teams to optimize services and spaces
using UX methods.

About Us:

The University of Alberta Library is committed to supporting the
university’s academic mission by continuing to develop and maintain a world
class library system that is open, sustainable and responsive to the many
communities it serves. A member of the Association of Research Libraries
and other international organizations, it is also a leading partner in
local library networks including NEOS, a provincial consortium consisting
of 17 government, hospital, college and university libraries. It has a
recognized expertise in large scale digital initiatives and many
outstanding collections of print, archival and electronic resources. For
more information, visit our web-site at https://www.library.ualberta.ca.
<https://www.library.ualberta.ca./>

Role:

The Head is responsible for creating and implementing a user experience
framework to enhance user experiences in navigating the Library’s digital
and physical services and collections. This work will be accomplished by
coordinating the usage, assessment and enhancement of key Library digital
applications and platforms, web presences and the integrations between
them.  The Head will also coordinate with other managers and
cross-functional teams to develop and enhance an integrated and holistic
approach that optimizes services and spaces using UX methods.

This work includes creating UX-based practices integrated with EDI and
universal design principles to ensure our services are equitable and
inclusive, reflecting the diversity of our community and their needs. The
Head will also foster collaborations with other campus departments and
constituencies to further integrate with campus services through digital
platforms to provide a consistently enhanced user experience.

Through open communication and continuous collaboration, the Head will
strengthen a user experience-centred and assessment-based decision-making
culture at UAL. The Head will model an approach that is unafraid to fail or
take chances and will be open to new approaches.

The Head will contribute to Library administration and furthers strategic
initiatives via the Library’s Operations Team and participates as a member
or resource on system-wide teams, committees, and working groups.

The Head may participate in and seek professional and scholarly research
opportunities, including the ability to apply for and hold research funding
as a principal applicant.

Qualifications:

Required:

   - Masters-level degree from an accredited program of library, or
   information science, or equivalent internationally accredited program.
   - Demonstrated knowledge of user experience theories, methodologies and
   practices.
   - Demonstrated knowledge of core library digital applications and
   services that support the operations and strategic initiatives of academic
   libraries, such as library discovery services, integrated library system
   (or library service platform), repository services and digital collections.
   - Demonstrated ability to initiate, plan and carry out projects, both
   independently and as a member of a team.
   - Ability to build relationships and work collegially in a diverse,
   proactive, and team-oriented environment.
   - Evidence of strong professional communication skills, including:
   written and verbal, in-person and digital, active listening, responding to
   constructive feedback.
   - Ability to recognize, respect, and work effectively with individuals
   and groups with diverse perspectives and backgrounds; takes the initiative
   in learning about language and issues relating to equity and diversity.

Preferred:

   - Experience or knowledge related to incorporating equity, diversity,
   and inclusion (EDI) into overall professional practice.
   - Experience working in an academic library.
   - Knowledge of current and recent trends in library technology and user
   needs,
   - Interest in leadership as related to the committee and project work.
   - Experience in supervision.
   - Demonstrated success in collaborative work focused on developing
   user-centred services and/or processes.


Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about the
position.


*Weiwei Shi*Associate University Librarian

5-07L Cameron Library, University of Alberta
780-492-7802  |  [log in to unmask]
*"The University of Alberta respectfully acknowledges that we are situated
on Treaty 6 territory, traditional lands of First Nations and Métis
people."*