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User Experience Librarian University of Manitoba Winnipeg The University of Manitoba Libraries seeks a dynamic, highly motivated, service-oriented person the position of User Experience Librarian at a General/Assistant Librarian rank to begin February1, 2014, or as soon as possible thereafter. This position normally has a two year probationary periodand the salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications: * A Master's degree in library and/or information studies from an ALA accredited or equivalent institution; * Knowledge and understanding of best practices, current issues and trends in assessment and usability; * Effective oral and written communication skills. Candidates with the following qualifications will be preferred: * Relevant experience in a library or research environment; * Course work or credentials in usability testing; * Experience with assessment instruments. Reporting to the Head, Discovery and Delivery Services, the User Experience Librarian will assumea key role in managing a program to gather Libraries' assessment data for dissemination andcompilation, fostering a culture of assessment within the Libraries and ensuring a user-centredwebsite. A more detailed position description is available at: http://www.umanitoba.ca/libraries/directors_office/employment.html The University of Manitoba Libraries (http://umanitoba.ca/libraries/) consists of 8 unit libraries and11 satellite information centers located on the Fort Garry and Bannatyne Campuses and in WinnipegRegional Health Authority hospitals across the City of Winnipeg. With collections of over 2.3million volumes, an annual operating budget of over 25 million dollars and over 200 employees, theLibraries serves a community of approximately 38,000 students, faculty and citizen borrowers. Winnipeg (http://www.winnipeg.ca/) is the vibrant, creative capital of Manitoba, right at thegeographical centre of Canada and North America. A mid-sized city of 700,000 culturally diversepeople, Winnipeg offers a community with a cosmopolitan, international flair as well as a warm,welcoming spirit. A variety of arts, culture, sports, recreation and entertainment is available tosatisfy every taste; and within an easy drive of the city there are lakes, beaches and pristinewilderness areas. Librarians enjoy academic status and are appointed to one of four ranks: General, Assistant,Associate and Librarian, with possibility of promotion. Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/10700/