[Web4lib] Job Opening: Information Architecture and Design Specialist: Northwestern University Library, Evanston, IL USA

[H. Frank Cervone]

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duplication.)

 

Senior Web Applications/Software Developer (Information Architecture and
Design Specialist)

 

Interested applicants must apply online via Northwestern's eRecruit website,
referencing job opening ID #12084, at:
<http://www.northwestern.edu/hr/jobs/>

 

The Northwestern University Library invites applications for the position of
Senior Web Applications/Software Developer (Information Architecture and
Design Specialist). The person filling this position will utilize web,
graphics, usability, and programming knowledge and skills to create and
enhance web-based services provided by the University Library. Working as
part of a team within the IT division as well as cross-cutting
implementation groups throughout the Library system, this position will have
a primary role in creating a dynamic and interactive online environment that
facilitates the mission of the University Library in providing an integrated
research and learning environment. The person in this position will take a
lead role in all aspects of web design and development such as defining
interaction designs and functionality based on sound usability principles
and research.

 

Responsibilities: 

- Advocate for a culture of user-centered service throughout the
organization

- Apply principles of information architecture and usability to develop
effective interfaces and navigation structures

- Work with staff throughout the Library to develop a seamless web
environment, integrating various library applications and services

- Collaborate with library staff, faculty, and external constituencies to
develop an information architecture for the University Library web site

- Designs and tests user interfaces

- Designs and writes programs to support integration of services and
interfaces

 

Minimum Qualifications: 

- Bachelor's degree in Information Architecture, Information Design,
Information Studies, or Human-Computer Interaction or an equivalent
combination of certification and experience

- Three to five years experience designing and developing enterprise-level
web-based interfaces based on diverse technologies

- Demonstrated interest in the application of emerging technologies to meet
the changing needs of users

- Strong collaborative orientation

- Excellent communication sand negotiation skills

- Ability to facilitate groups representing diverse interests

- Proficiency using Dreamweaver, PhotoShop, XML, HTML, CSS, Javascript and
Flash

- Knowledge of PHP, Java, or PERL

- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.

- Creativity in problem solving to independently resolve technical issues as
well as extrapolate from one situation to another.

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

- Master's degree in Information Architecture, Information Design,
Information Studies, or Human-Computer Interaction or an equivalent
combination of certification and experience

- Knowledge of XPATH, and XSLT.

- Two or more years academic library experience

 

Environment: Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, is a major private
university with an extensive library system. This includes the Northwestern
University Library, three branch libraries on the Evanston Campus, and three
libraries on the Chicago Campus.  Northwestern University Library is a
member of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and participates in
programs of the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC). The holdings
of the libraries total over 4 million volumes. See more information about
the Library at: <http://www.library.northwestern.edu>.

 

Salary: Dependent on qualifications and experience.

 

To apply: Interested applicants must apply online via Northwestern's
eRecruit website, referencing job opening ID #12084, at:
<http://www.northwestern.edu/hr/jobs/>

 

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Employment eligibility verification required upon hire.

 

 

H. Frank Cervone, Ph.D.

Assistant University Librarian for Information Technology

Northwestern University Library

1970 Campus Drive

Evanston, IL 60208

847.491.8304

847.491.8306 (fax)