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Department: Libraries and Archives
Opportunity type: Academic (full-time)
Position title: Part-time Data and Digital Services Librarian
Classification: Assistant librarian
Supervisor’s title: University Librarian
Posted date: October 20, 2021
Closing date: November 5, 2021
Anticipated start date: January 1, 2022

Position description

Mount Allison University Libraries and Archives invites applications from qualified candidates for the position of Data and Digital Services Librarian. This is a half-time 6-month sabbatical replacement appointment to begin January 1, 2022 and end June 30, 2022. 

Duties
Reporting to the interim University Librarian, the Data and Digital Services Librarian manages and promotes the institutional repository, supports data and digital literacy teaching across all disciplines, and answers government data and science reference questions. The Data and Digital Services Librarian serves as the liaison, across all subjects and disciplines, for data and digital services, working actively with faculty and students to understand and support their needs in these areas. The Data and Digital Services Librarian provides access to and support for restricted Statistics Canada data as Mount Allison’s representative for the Data Liberation Initiative. As a member of Library Council, the Data and Digital Services Librarian will contribute to the R. P. Bell Library renovation planning discussions. 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. 
 

Qualifications/skills

Qualifications for this position include an MLIS or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited library school and an undergraduate or graduate degree in science. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated abilities and recent experience with institutional repositories, teaching, research data management, and reference in an academic environment. Knowledge of Islandora and Zotero are assets. The successful candidate must possess excellent oral and written communication skills; a strong public service centred philosophy; and a keen interest in digital literacy. 

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 November 5, 2021. A letter of application and curriculum vitae should be formatted in MS Word or as a PDF and sent by email to:

Elizabeth Stregger, Chair of the Search Committee
Mount Allison University Libraries and Archives
49 York Street
Sackville, NB  E4L 1C6
estregger@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 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 and about the University at 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 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.