DELTA Student Assistant - Division IV (Computer Science & Engineering)
About The Position
Schaffer Library’s DELTA program (design-based, experiential learning with a team approach) seeks Union College students to work on its second summer project. The scenario involves developing a low-cost, educational digital escape room for library information literacy instruction to supplement an existing in-person version and reach more students. The DELTA project team, composed of students from each academic division, will collaborate to assess the future of information literacy instruction, determine the best use of technology based on library staff needs, and optimize communication with campus community users. The Student Assistant will report to the Digital Collections and Preservation Librarian and the Reference and Instruction Librarian, receiving training in project management techniques, cross-disciplinary collaboration, challenges and solutions for gamifying instruction, and library responsibilities and resources.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Experience in web, client/server and design including planning and developing design prototypes.
- Experience with general programming standard practices, including software management tools, testing frameworks, and documentation.
- Interactive game design
- Written and verbal communication skills
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with technologists and researchers to develop a prototype for the library to use in the classroom or remotely
- Bring stakeholders, designers, product owners and engineers together to build, maintain, and evolve a robust information literacy game for students.
- Design the aesthetic elements of user interfaces and design systems.
- Write for the web, ranging from crafting effective labels to creating user instructions to developing long-form descriptions of services, collections, and guidance based on stakeholder requirements.
- Use technical writing skills to document your project’s output and usage through creation of a Quick Start guide or small manual.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
