STUDENT SUCCESS LIBRARIAN

Contract

With generous support from the Ontario College and University Library Association (OCULA) and its New Librarian Residency Award, Nipissing University is pleased to announce this opportunity.

Join a progressive library at a university that focuses on quality undergraduate teaching and research.  The Library is small enough that each individual makes a difference in shaping its future.  It is unique in that it serves Nipissing University and Canadore College in a full partnership.  The Student Success Librarian ensures a positive library experience for all students entering post-secondary education for the first time.  This position promotes student retention through responsive library support for first-year students.

The successful candidate will have graduated from an Ontario graduate school with an ALA accredited MLIS or equivalent between May 2009 and August 2010, have excellent communication skills, be innovative, have the ability to work with diverse groups of students, faculty and staff, be available to work some weekends and some evenings.   A commitment to professional activities is expected, including service to the University, the College and to the community.    

Please submit your letter of application, statement of philosophy of librarianship and resume by 4:00 p.m., August, 11, 2010, to: Human Resources, Nipissing University, 100 College Drive, P.O. Box 5002, North Bay, ON  P1B 8L7. E-mail: hrinfo@nipissingu.ca .

The Selection Committee would like to thank all applicants for their interest in Nipissing University; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Nipissing University and Canadore College are situated in a beautiful natural setting on an escarpment, that overlooks Lake Nipissing in North Bay, Ontario.  The city is located just 3.5 hours north of Toronto or west of Ottawa, and has a population of 54,000.  For more information on Nipissing University and the City of North Bay, please visit the website at www.nipissingu.ca  For more information about Canadore College, please visit:  

www. canadorec.on.ca   

Nipissing University is an equal opportunity employer and will provide accommodation in accordance

with the Ontario Human Rights Code