Reference Librarian
David Lam Library, UBC Library
(Full-time, one year term)
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The David Lam Management Research Library and Canaccord Learning Commons is an integrated unit which provides collections and services to support Sauder School of Business students, faculty and staff at the University of British Columbia, as well as others who require use of the collection.
OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION:
The Reference Librarian provides instruction and reference assistance in business resources and research strategies in support of Sauder School of Business students, faculty and staff and to others who require use of the collection and services. The librarian develops and maintains learning resources including online course and subject guides and other appropriate tools. The librarian assists in developing and maintaining the electronic collection, working with librarians and staff in the unit, as well as in Acquisitions, Licensing and Technical Services to coordinate subscriptions to the electronic resources of the David Lam Library. The librarian works cooperatively with other librarians and staff in the unit, and in the UBC Library System, as well as faculty and staff in the Sauder School of Business to develop and maintain high quality business library collections in all formats. The librarian participates in the planning and implementation of library and learning commons services that support the needs of Sauder faculty and students. The librarian assumes responsibility for coordination and management of staff, services and projects, as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED:
· A graduate degree from an accredited school of Library, Archival and Information Science
· Excellent oral and written communication skills
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively as a member of a team
· The enthusiasm and ability to teach users about business resources and research strategies and to carry out projects, both independently and as part of a team.
· Strong information technology and digital literacy skills
· A strong service commitment, flexibility and a willingness to assume a variety of assignments.
PREFERRED:
· A degree in commerce and business administration or experience in an academic business library
· Extensive knowledge of business and financial resources in all formats, and of the research process in business disciplines
· Familiarity with the UBC Library system
· Experience with collection development and management
· Experience working with and building relationships with vendors
DUTIES:
REFERENCE AND INSTRUCTION
Contributes to the provision of library services, including reference consultations, orientations, tours, and bibliographic and research skills instruction. Participates in and contributes to the creation of online course guides, research guides and tutorials and other learning objects.
LIAISON
Develops and maintains strong working relationships with Sauder School of Business faculty divisions and academic units, as assigned. Consults with faculty on their needs for collection, research and instructional support. Keeps abreast of trends and developments in resources relevant to assigned subject areas and communicates new relevant resources, as well as any changes to existing resources when appropriate. Responds to faculty requests including collections, new course proposals, etc. in consultation with the Head. Contributes to Sauder Faculty database wish list. Liaises with relevant Sauder committees and Sauder program offices and students in specific graduate programs, as assigned. Liaises with electronic resource vendors, as assigned.
TECHNICAL SERVICES
Coordinates branch website maintenance, in consultation with colleagues in the unit, as well as in collaboration with colleagues in Systems and Web services.
Manages and supervises relevant processes related to collections, as assigned. Consults with David Lam Library staff and Technical Services and Systems colleagues to resolve issues related to the life cycle of relevant electronic resources. Participates in technical troubleshooting and maintenance of David Lam Library’s online resources as needed. Contributes to monograph selection and collection development, as assigned. Contributes to other collections-related projects, as needed.
SELECTION AND COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT
In consultation with librarians and staff, as well as Sauder faculty, supports the selection and acquisition, evaluation, maintenance and cancellation of electronic resources in accordance with faculty and subject area needs. Liaises with colleagues in Technical Services and Systems. Liaises with database vendors. Contributes to collection policy development. Consults and communicates with faculty affected by collection decisions or significant changes in platforms.
BRANCH PLANNING AND OPERATIONS
Undertakes or supports special projects, new services or assignments deemed necessary by the Head. Contributes to planning and policy development for the unit, as required.
OTHER
Serves on Library, Sauder and other committees where appropriate. Participates and contributes to the Library's evolving initiatives (cIRcle, Data Management, Open Access, Digital Initiatives etc.) Keeps current with changing professional expectations, service requirements, and developments in academic libraries, academic business libraries and learning commons.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to the Head of the David Lam Management Research Library and Canaccord Learning Commons. Consults with colleagues both within the unit and the UBC Library system, as required. Works with faculty, staff and students at the Sauder School of Business and the University of British Columbia, as well as members of the public. May supervise the work of library assistants and student assistants working in areas for which the librarian is responsible.
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT AND SALARY:
This position will be filled as a full-time one year term position with a possibility of extension.
Salary will be commensurate with experience and academic/professional qualifications.
We are seeking applications from Librarians with up to 5 years of experience. However, all internal candidates will be considered regardless of years of experience and are encouraged to apply.
UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. The University especially welcomes applications from visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. However, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
Applications will include: a letter of application that includes a statement of citizenship/immigration status and indicates the candidate’s education, training and work experience in the areas listed above; a detailed and current curriculum vitae.
To view the complete job description and to submit an application, please visit the UBC Careers page at www.facultycareers.ubc.ca/21790 by midnight on October 16, 2015.
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