Department: Libraries and Archives
Opportunity type: Academic (full-time)
Position title: Public Services Librarian
Classification: Assistant librarian
Posted date: September 23, 2021
Closing date: October 1, 2021

Position description

Mount Allison University Libraries and Archives invites applications from qualified candidates for the position of Public Services Librarian. This is a part-time (7 hours/week) position that will support the work of our major revitalization project. The appointment will begin as soon as possible and end on August 31, 2023.

Duties

As a member of the Public Services team, responsibilities will be assigned in consultation with the incumbent and will be in line with the allocated hours per week. Duties will include some or all of the following: reference service, collection development for selected subjects, information literacy instruction, and the development of reference and instructional materials. The successful candidate may also be assigned responsibilities in other areas befitting the Libraries’ priorities and dependent on the successful candidate’s strengths and expertise. Shift duties for reference service include evenings and weekends.

Qualifications/skills

Qualifications for this position include an MLIS or equivalent from an ALA-accredited library school. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated abilities and recent experience in reference service, information literacy instruction, and collection development in an academic environment. The successful candidate must possess excellent oral and written communication skills; a strong public service centred philosophy; and a keen interest in reference, collection development, teaching, and outreach in a collegial environment.

This position is represented by the Mount Allison Faculty Association and includes opportunities for participation and involvement in scholarship, teaching, and service. The appointment will be made at the rank of Assistant Librarian. Salary will be within the established range and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The deadline for applications is October 1, 2021. A letter of application and curriculum vitae should be formatted in MS Word or as a PDF and sent by email to:

Elizabeth Millar, Chair of the Search Committee
Mount Allison University Libraries and Archives
49 York Street
Sackville, NB  E4L 1C6
emillar@mta.ca

Mount Allison University, located in Sackville, NB, is a leader in providing quality liberal education to undergraduate students in arts, sciences, social sciences, fine arts and music. Mount Allison’s intimate educational environment extends learning beyond the classroom, encouraging the growth of the whole person through a full range of experiences in the campus and community.

The Mount Allison University Libraries and Archives is committed to working with students and faculty in order to meet their academic and research needs. Mount Allison Libraries & Archives includes the Ralph Pickard Bell Library which is the main library, the Alfred Whitehead Music Library, and the University Archives. We invite you to look at our website for more information about the Libraries & Archives and about the University at http://www.mta.ca. Mount Allison acknowledges, honours and respects the Mi’kmaw and Wolastoquyik (Maliseet) peoples, the historic inhabitants, custodians, and dwellers on the land where our university is built, and confirms its commitment to strengthen relationships with them.

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.

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