Position Level: Librarian, Assistant or Associate rank
Position Title: Information Resources Librarian (Sciences)
Scope and Accountability:
This continuing appointment track librarian position will help the Information Resources (IR) Team implement, support, and advance its core goals and priorities in managing the Library’s information resources and collections. As part of the IR Team, the Librarian will provide a variety of services to the library and user community with the goal of acquiring, developing, assessing and preserving high quality information resources that support the strategic directions and goals of the Team, Library and University at-large.
Responsibilities:
The incumbent will have important responsibilities related to one or more of the core functions within the IR Team, including collection development, collection management, and/or working with the Acquisitions work team.
With special focus on subject areas in the Life Sciences, the incumbent’s tasks will include some or all of the following:
* Collaborative management of book approval plan
* Development of requests for new journals, databases and other serial resources
* Collection assessment
* Selection of monographic materials
* Weeding / relocation projects, including working with staff within the TUG Libraries
* Completing course and program assessments
* Liaison with faculty, students, other Library Teams and staff on resource issues
* Membership on library committees as appropriate
Environment:
The Library operates in a team-based organizational model. The working style of the IR Team emphasizes the collaborative and interdependent nature of collections work for the benefit of our user community. Thus, while the incumbent will have special focus on designated subject areas, she/he will be expected to take an interest in the development of all areas of the Library’s information resources and be open to collaboration with colleagues as opportunities arise. IR Librarians work within a collegial environment that pursues common strategic team directions and goals while providing room for debate and professional autonomy.
The University of Guelph is one of the country’s top-ranked comprehensive universities. It has a current enrollment of 21,000 students participating in programs that span the natural and physical sciences, social sciences and humanities. The University of Guelph has a distinctive educational philosophy that is both learner-centred and research-intensive, and emphasizes a collaborative approach to learning.
Qualifications:
An ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS degree is required as is a recognized degree (BSc or MSc) in the sciences. Experience in an academic library setting working in collection development and management is preferred.
Required qualifications for this job include:
* Minimum of two (2) years working experience in an academic library setting
* In depth knowledge and experience of collection development and management practices and principles
* Experience with book approval plans and faculty liaison
* Demonstrated project coordination skills and the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
* Strong organizational skills, with a focus on excellent oral and written communications
Other qualifications that would be beneficial include:
* Second advanced degree, preferably in the sciences; as well as one or more of the following:
* Collection assessment experience
* Data management skills
* Budget management experience
Application Procedure:
Rank and salary will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s current individual levels.
Please submit a resume, the names of two referees and a broad statement of interest in the position, a single PDF file, by Friday, March 2, 2012 to:
Sandra Shore
Personnel and Administration
University of Guelph Library
50 Stone Road East
Guelph, ON N1G 2W1, Canada
Email: sshore@uoguelph.ca
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
The University of Guelph is committed to equity in its policies, practices, and programs, supports diversity in its teaching, learning and work environments, and ensures that applications for members of underrepresented groups are seriously considered under its employment equity policy. All qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our University community are encouraged to apply.
The Librarian works within the terms and conditions of employment as governed by the “Collective Agreement between the University of Guelph and the University of Guelph Faculty Association.” All Librarians are expected to engage in: professional practice; scholarship, which includes research, study, professional development and scholarly and creative activities; and, University service and academic or professional service.