Mount Allison University invites applications from qualified candidates for the position of Creative Arts Librarian. This is a full-time twelve-month term appointment beginning July 1, 2021, subject to budgetary approval.  

Reporting to the University Librarian, the Creative Arts Librarian is responsible for the management and operations of the Alfred Whitehead Music Library and for providing research, teaching, and learning  support in the areas of Music, Fine Arts, Visual and Material Culture, Classics, and Museum and Curatorial Studies. These responsibilities include the delivery of reference services, information literacy  instruction, collection development, music cataloguing, the supervision of one full-time staff assistant,  and the shared training and supervision of student assistants.  

Working with the Mount Allison University Libraries and Archives’ team of librarians and staff, the Creative Arts Librarian also participates in delivery of reference service offered by the Main Library and contributes to the collegial governance of the Libraries and Archives. Duties may also include support for other related subject areas, depending on the strengths and interests of the successful candidate. Librarians at Mount Allison engage in research, creative activity, and scholarship, and provide service to the University.  

Requirements for this position include an MLIS or equivalent from an ALA-accredited library school, and an undergraduate degree in music, fine arts or related discipline or an equivalent music or fine arts background. Preference will be given to candidates with a graduate degree in music or fine arts. The ideal candidate will have two or more years work experience in an academic library (preferably working with music or fine arts), and previous successful supervisory experience. The ideal candidate will also have experience operating and managing a music library and have advanced subject knowledge in music. Knowledge in the current standards for music cataloguing is required. The successful candidate must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, a strong public service centred philosophy, and the ability to work well in a collegial environment. Prior experience with digitization projects or digital  humanities will be considered an asset. Applicants are invited to indicate any other subject knowledge they may have.  

This appointment will be made at the rank of General or Assistant Librarian. Salary will be within the established range and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of applications will begin May 26, 2021. A letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three referees should be sent to:  

Anne LePage  
Chair of the Search Committee  
Mount Allison University Libraries and Archives  
49 York Street  
Sackville, NB E4L 1C6  
Phone: (506) 364-2562  
Fax: (506) 364-2617  

Applications will be accepted in electronic form and should be e-mailed to Carol Wilson, Administrative Assistant, at cwilson@mta.ca  

Mount Allison acknowledges, honours, and respects that the land named Sackville, NB is part of the unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People who are the historic inhabitants, custodians, and dwellers on the land where our University is built and confirms its commitment to strengthening relationships with all Indigenous people.

Mount Allison is committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We encourage applications from members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual and gender identities. We seek candidates with qualifications and knowledge to contribute specifically to the further diversification of our campus community. 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Canadians and permanent residents should indicate their citizenship status in their application.