User Experience Librarian @ The Evans Library at Florida Institute of Technology

Posted by Leila Gibradze on

Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The Florida Institute of Technology seeks a highly motivated and service-oriented individual to join the Evans Library as a User Experience Librarian. The User Experience Librarian provides front-line service at the iDesk focusing on exceptionally attentive service, research and assignment help and technology instruction to students, faculty and staff in a welcoming, helpful environment. This is a full-time faculty position with scheduled hours Tuesday – Thursday 12-9 p.m. and Friday-Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. New library school graduates encouraged to apply.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provides excellent user experience at the iDesk through hands-on individualized assistance with instruction, research and technology ensuring seamless access to all Library resources.
  • As a member of the iDesk team, supports student learning, academic programs, faculty teaching and research, and the objectives of Florida Tech.
  • Manages dynamic course reserve shelves to maximize student access to curriculum-specific resources.
  • Acts as the iDesk liaison to the Digital Scholarship Lab (DSL) assisting students with 3D printing, modeling software, and other DSL technology and related services.
  • Manages the iDesk technology lending program through additions and deletions to the collection as well as overseeing overdue and damaged technology lending items.
  • Supervises and coaches student employees at the iDesk to provide optimal patron experience and satisfaction.
  • Keeps current with relevant and emerging library and scholarly research trends and practices.
  • Represents Florida Tech as needed at regional and national conferences and meetings.
  • Serves on Library and university committees.

Experience and Education:

Required Qualifications:

  • ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent with relevant library experience.
  • Ability to assist university community members in a dynamic information and research environment answering a myriad of questions and engaging with users face-to-face.
  • Proficiency in and ability to teach advanced and targeted search techniques.
  • Experience and propensity for using and teaching maker equipment technology, digital fabrication and troubleshooting IT and technology lending issues.
  • Excellent customer service skills and commitment to core tenets of librarianship.
  • Professional communication skills, verbal and written, as a faculty representative of the Library.
  • Ability to collaborate and innovate as a team member within the Library and across campus.

Application Procedures

To apply for this position, send (1) a detailed cover letter addressing how your experience matches the qualifications, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) names and contact information, including email, mail, and phone number, of at least three references to Angela Taylor, Director, Enabling Infrastructure (libadmin@fit.edu).