Librarian: Competition #136
An Internal/External Posting in the SCFA Employee Group.
Castlegar
Posted:
Thursday, August 22, 2019
Closes: Tuesday, July 23, 2019
Under the direction of the College Librarian, and working collegially with other Library staff, the Librarian -Casual is responsible for providing reference and instructional services for students and faculty, and developing the collection in assigned subject areas. As a small academic library, all librarians are expected to be generalists and be able to provide support for other librarians in their absence.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Provides Library services to students and staff by:
- Developing and conducting instructional classes for research skills and information literacy;
- Providing reference services for students and faculty as needed;
- Developing the collection through the selection of new material and weeding of older material in designated subject areas;
- Creating and maintaining supplemental material such as citation style guides, research workbooks and subject guides;
- Performs other duties as assigned
Maintains positive relationships with colleagues and other members of the College staff by:
- Developing positive relationships with College faculty, staff and other professionals;
- Being a positive and active participant in the Library’s responsibilities;
- Providing support and cooperative assistance to fellow professionals and College staff; and
- Acting with professionalism and integrity at all times.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Expertise with using major research databases
- Ability to effectively work with the various information technologies used in the Library
- Ability to work with and contribute to a team
- Excellent understanding of current trends in library and information science
- Strong services commitment
Education and Experience
- A Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLS or MLIS) from an ALA-accredited institution
- Minimum 1 year experience working as a Librarian in an academic environment
This is a short-term, casual leave replacement position commencing August 15, 2019 and ending December 15, 2019, depending on return of the incumbent. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Selkirk College Faculty Association Collective Agreement. The salary range is $2,232.42 - $3,587.27 bi-weekly (at 100% appointment) and is based on qualifications and experience.
Selkirk College appreciates the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Interested and qualified applicants are invited to email their chronological resume (along with cover letter, work references and supporting documentation including diplomas and transcripts) no later than 4:00 pm on the closing date to . The personal information provided by applicants is collected pursuant to Sections 26 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). The required personal information is collected for the purposes of supporting and evaluating your application for employment with Selkirk College and for aggregate statistical purposes. The personal information will be used, retained and only disclosed by Selkirk in accordance with FIPPA. The information is related directly to and needed by Selkirk to initiate the employment application process. The information will be used to contact references supplied by you, evaluate your qualifications, and complete the employment process by making a hiring decision.
Selkirk College is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential and where each member of the college community shares a responsibility for developing and maintaining a healthy work environment in which differences are valued. The college welcomes applications from persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Aboriginal people. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
All résumés must be submitted via email.
This posting closes on Tuesday, July 23, 2019.