User Experience (UX) Librarian

Responsibilities:
• Collaborates across library departments
to develop and support content strategies
that ensure the libraries’ digital interfaces are
intuitive, accessible, and user-friendly;
• Uses a variety of assessment methods to
better understand the needs of our users, inform
design decisions, and identify and implement
improvements to optimize the library’s
discovery service, OPAC, website, and other
digital platforms;
• Develops and supports internal style guides
and UX resources for the libraries’ content
contributors and provides training to libraries
staff to ensure content contributors can operate effectively in the system;
• Leads task-based working groups in order to propose enhancements to systems, services, and spaces based
on user needs;
• Organizes and categorizes digital content, making it easier for users to find relevant materials;
• Champion accessibility best practices, ensuring that all library resources comply with WCAG guidelines;
• Educates library staff on UX principles and assists with implementing user-centered practices;
• Work closely with librarians and developers to create cohesive user experiences;
• Keep abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in UX design