Assistant Librarian for User Experience, Thompson Library (Hybrid)

Description

Who We Are

The University of Michigan-Flint is a regional public university and one of the three campuses of the University of Michigan, offering a full suite of programs in the Colleges of Arts, Sciences, and Education; Health Sciences; and Innovation and Technology, and the Schools of Management and Nursing. With a rich history of excellence in learning and teaching and a trajectory of growth in enrollment, research, and innovation, UM-Flint offers the benefits of working for a major university in a collegial, community setting. Next door to celebrated restaurants, a nationally-recognized Farmer?s Market, and the Flint Cultural Center, UM-Flint calls downtown Flint home, and is proud to partner with the Flint community. The Frances Willson Thompson Library and Genesee Historical Collections Center, known on campus as the Thompson Library and Archives, is located in the heart of the UM-Flint campus in a stunning facility, offering access to an array of collections in a variety of formats and diverse learning and study environments.The faculty, staff, and student assistants of the Thompson Library and Archives are a community of information professionals dedicated to empowering intellectual and personal growth through diverse resources and a welcoming, student-centered environment.

Job Summary

The Frances Willson Thompson Library and Genesee Historical Collections Center seek an Assistant Librarian for User Experience to join a community of information professionals dedicated to empowering intellectual and personal growth through access to diverse resources and a welcoming, student-centered environment. The Assistant Librarian for User Experience coordinates data gathering, analysis, and dissemination for the library and archives and conducts usability studies with students, faculty, and staff. Using this knowledge, they work with colleagues to develop the library and archives? physical space, website, and other online spaces, with the goal of creating a sense of community for users both in-person and online. They provide assistance and instruction services to students, faculty, staff, and others in support of coursework, research, and general inquiry. In collaboration with colleagues, the person in this position will develop relationships with colleges and schools, academic support units, and other student-facing units at UM-Flint and provide research assistance, specialized research support services, instruction, workshops, and seminars in online and in-person formats.

Responsibilities

Conduct studies and gather analyze, and disseminate data to develop the library and archives? in-person and online spaces
? Collaborate with colleagues engaged in user experience, data management, and web development
? Develop and conduct library/archives usability studies
? Coordinate the design of the library website and develop content for the website and other online spaces
? Assist the Archives with web and digital projects

Provide services to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community users, in-person and online
? Assist library users with access to library resources
? Provide in-depth consultation
? Answer reference and research queries
? Lead instruction sessions, individually or in collaboration with colleagues

Provide specialized research support services to students and faculty engaged in research and scholarship
? Assist students and faculty in finding and using specialized library resources
? Engage in training and exploration of specialized library resources
? Consult with colleagues on specialized library resources

Engage in service activities
? Participate in library committees and teams
? Participate in University committees and teams
? Participate in relevant professional committees and organizations at the local, regional and/or national level

Engage in professional development and scholarship activities
? Attend relevant webinars, training sessions, and conferences
? Explore opportunities for presentation and writing for publication

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
? Earned Master of Library and Information Science degree by July 1, 2025 from an ALA-accredited program, or equivalent degree.
? An understanding of user experience and data management fundamentals
? Understanding of website creation and management fundamentals
? Strong service and outreach orientation and ability to make connections and work effectively with students, faculty, and staff
? Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
? Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
? Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
? Ability to engage in scholarly and service activities in keeping with the requirements for Librarians, Archivists, and Curators (LACs) at the University of Michigan-Flint

Desired Qualifications
? Other additional education, background, or willingness to learn in any degree area offered by UM-Flint to aid in serving our students and faculty in various degree programs is desired
? Experience working in a library or archives
? Experience working in higher education
? Teaching experience
? Experience with website creation or management
? Experience in user experience or data management

Additional Information

This is a regular, full-time (12 Month), 100% appointment and is subject to the collective bargaining agreement between the Regents of the University of Michigan and the University of Michigan Lecturer's Employee Organization, AFT Local 6244, AFL-CIO, Librarians, Archivists, and Curators Bargaining Unit.

Salary Information

LEO-GLAM Minimum Salary is $61,000 at the Assistant Librarian level, commensurate with experience and qualifications

Application Instructions

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, interested candidates must apply via Interfolio. Please attach a resume or curriculum vitae, a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, and names/contact information for three professional references. Complete the online application and upload the required documents.

For Additional Information Contact

Laura Peet, Office Manager, Thompson Library, (810) 762-3410 or [email protected]

Why Work for UM-Flint

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future.

Benefits include:
? Generous time off
? A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service, with immediate vesting.
? Many choices for comprehensive health insurance.
? Life insurance
? Long-term disability coverage
? Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Eligibility for benefits is based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment. Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility and download the Comprehensive Benefits for Faculty and Staff flier.

UM-Flint offers dependent tuition support (DTS) for qualified dependents of faculty and staff from all UM campuses. Information can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/hr/benefits/tuition-support-for-dependents/

Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/chancellor/leadership-mission-vision/

Modes of Work: Hybrid

The work requirements allow both onsite and offsite work and an employee has an expected recurring onsite presence. On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite more frequently if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes here.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Lecturers Employee Organization, AFL-CIO, on behalf of their Librarian, Archivists, and Curator bargaining unit (LEO-GLAM), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of ten calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eleventh day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Ideally a candidate would start as soon as practical.

Additional Information

It is the policy of the University of Michigan to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. Pursuant to the 2022-2025 UM|LEO-GLAM agreement, each appointing unit will designate an administrative contact ("administrative designee") who is responsible for communicating with the necessary parties about accommodations requests made by Employees in that appointing unit on each campus. On the Flint campus, accommodation requests need to go to Suzi Bye-Montpas, Benefits Coordinator, [email protected], 810-766-6658.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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