[LIBJOBS] Reference Librarian, Education Library (Vancouver, BC, Canada) - REPOST

 Reference Librarian, Education Library

(Full time, continuing)

 

Extension:

Competition is extended to June 13 2010.  Correction has been made to remove years of experience restrictions.  Applications will continue to be reviewed during this extension period.  Previous applicants need not reapply.

 

UBC Library

The University of British Columbia Library is the second-largest academic library in Canada and consistently ranks among the top university research libraries in North America. UBC Library has 21 branches and divisions, including two campuses (Vancouver and Kelowna), three off-site hospital libraries, Robson Square Library and the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, its newest multi-purpose teaching and learning facility.

 

Our collections include 5.9 million volumes, over 500,000 electronic books, over 65,000 electronic journals, over 19,000 numeric databases, 1.6 million digital pages, and over 830,000 maps, audio, DVD/video and graphic materials.

 

More than 300 knowledgeable employees – librarians, management and professional staff, support staff and student staff – provide users with the excellent resources and services that they need to further their research, teaching and learning.

 

For more information about UBC Library, please visit www.library.ubc.ca, and for more information about the Education Library, please visit http://www.library.ubc.ca/edlib/.

 

Overview of the position:

We are seeking a professional librarian to provide reference and information services to faculty, students, and other users and to assume responsibility for designated subject areas and liaison with assigned departments. This position will participate in the development and assessment of the library collections and be responsible for overseeing technical services assistants and local branch processing activities related to same. The Reference Librarian will maintain close liaison with Cataloguing, Serials and other technical service units to review current practices. The incumbent will collaborate with the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre regarding digitization projects and their use in the K-12 curriculum. Additionally, the Reference Librarian will provide web-based and classroom instruction and assistance in use of information resources. Planning and implementing services that respond to needs of our users are part of this position.  Participation in the development and review of library policy, procedures, and services; and adoption of responsibility for coordination and management of staff, services and projects may be required. This position will report to the Head, Education Library.

 

A detailed job description can be viewed at www.library.ubc.ca/careers/ and we welcome you to view the UBC Library Strategic Plan 2010 – 2015 www.library.ubc.ca/strategicplan/.

 

Qualifications and requirements:

·         graduate degree from an accredited programme in Library Science

·         academic background or related experience in the education sector

·         excellent written and oral communication skills

·         enthusiasm and ability to teach classes, make presentations and carry out projects, both independently and as a member of a team 

·         strong service commitment and flexibility

·         willingness to assume a variety of assignments

 

Terms of Appointment and Salary:

This position will be filled as a full time ongoing position. If eligible and qualified, the successful applicant may be appointed with a confirmed appointment. Otherwise, there will be an initial three-year probationary appointment.  Normally, such an appointment is reviewed by the end of the second year of appointment, and a recommendation is made at that time to grant or not to grant a confirmed appointment.

 

Salary will commensurate with experience and academic/professional qualifications.  Salary will commensurate with experience and academic/professional qualifications.

 

The position is appropriate for a Librarian with up to 7 years of professional experience.  

 

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. However, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

 

Applications for this exciting opportunity to be submitted by e-mail in one consolidated file (PDF or Microsoft word format) and will include:  A letter of application, including a statement of citizenship/immigration status, indicating the candidate’s education, training, and work experience in the areas listed above; a detailed and current curriculum vitae; and the names of three referees, including at least two professional, with their email addresses.

 

To ensure full consideration, complete applications are to be submitted by 5:00 pm PST on Sunday June 13 2010 to:

 

Human Resources – UBC Library

2nd Floor, Koerner Library

1958 Main Mall

Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z2

Email:  library.hr@ubc.ca