Wanted: UX Specialist with Reference Preparation or Reference Classes Assist Students in Preparing for UX Careers. Issue 1 (2nd January 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Roy, Loriene; Kennedy Hallmark, Elizabeth; Gilbert, Sarah
• Is Part Of: Reference librarian. Volume 59:Issue 1(2018)
• Page Start: 35
• Page End: 41
• Publication Date: 2018-01-02
• Subjects: career development -- job qualifications -- job skills -- library education -- transfer of training -- user experience -- work experience (employment) assessment; Reference services (Libraries) -- Periodicals; Library administration -- Periodicals; 025.5205
• DOI: 10.1080/02763877.2017.1356654
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0276-3877

Abstract

ABSTRACT: One of the most versatile and dynamic career paths available to information specialists is that of UX or user experiences. Graduate students seeking careers in UX may benefit by enrolling in and completing a basic reference class. This article provides support for this option through the reflections of a faculty member teaching reference courses, a UX specialist who was one of her students, and the director of career services who helps students and apply for UX positions and others in the information fields.