Position Number: S00397
Position Title: Campus Librarian (Vernon)
Division/Portfolio: Library Services
Department/Program: Library
Location: Vernon

Your Opportunity

Under the general direction of the Director of Library Services, is responsible for coordinating and participating in the delivery of Vernon campus Library reference and instruction services, supervising Vernon Library support staff, and representing the Library in working with campus administrators and support units and in campus committee participation. The position has responsibility for coordination and promotion of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice Activities and initiatives across all OC campus libraries. Other duties include collection development, liaison with one or more instructional departments, participation in Library committees, collaboration with other Librarians, professional development, service, and may include scholarly activity.

Functions and Duties

1. Coordinates Library public services (reference, instruction, circulation, etc.) on the Vernon campus
2. Supervises Vernon Library support staff
3. Provides reference services, in person, by email, and in a real-time virtual environment
4. Prepares and delivers instruction to students, in person and in a virtual environment
5. Prepares guides and tutorials to research and to the use of Library collections and services, using a variety of media and formats
6. Acts as liaison to one or more instructional departments as appropriate to ensure that Library collections and services meet instructional and student needs
7. Participates in the development of the Library collection by working with the Collections and Cataloguing Librarian and departmental Library representatives to plan for resource needs and to select books, media and other materials
8. Contributes to planning and development of Library policies and procedures by participating in the Library Management Committee
9. Represents the Library in working with campus administrators and support units and in campus committee participation and in campus activities
10. Coordinates and promotes activities and initiatives related to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice (EDISJ) within Library Services; represents Library Services on OC-wide bodies related to EDISJ.
11. Engages in professional development activity intended to promote subject area and technical competence in librarianship and information science
12. Engages in service activities that support the College and/or the profession and/or the community
13. If requested and approved, may engage in scholarly activity, which may include scholarship, research and creative activity
14. Performs other related Librarian duties as assigned
15. Some evening and weekend work may be required
    
    Education and Experience
    
    · Minimum qualification is a degree from an accredited Master’s program in library and information studies
    · Experience in the provision of library instruction and reference services
    · Experience assisting library users with both print and electronic resources, including creating instructional materials in a variety of formats
    · Recent experience in an academic library is preferred
    · Supervisory experience is preferred
    · Collection development experience is preferred
    · Experience coordinating initiatives related to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice is an asset
    · Experience integrating Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice (EDISJ) into instruction, collection development, and service delivery is an asset
    · Experience with planning and project management is an asset
    Skills and Abilities
    · Familiar with, and supportive of, new and emerging technologies in library services and instructional settings
    · Strong oral and written communication skills
    · Ability to facilitate communication and connections among students and faculty
    · Ability to work independently, and as part of a team, to assist in the delivery of library services
    
    Desired Start Date: 08/02/2022
    Schedule: 35 hours/week; some evening and weekend work may be required from time to time
    Annual Salary/Hourly Rate: Salary range $62,828 to $100,958 per year; normal starting salary between $69,017 and $75,206, or higher depending on relevant education and experience.
    Appointment Type: Faculty – Full-time Continuing
    
    Special Instructions to Applicants
    For more information about this posting, including the complete job description, please contact Ross Tyner, Director of Library Services (rhtyner@okanagan.bc.ca) or Eva Gavaris, Library Department Chair (egavaris@okanagan.bc.ca).

Okanagan College is committed to increasing the equitable and inclusive participation of marginalized people in all aspects of college life. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black People, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities or expressions. People with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, AccessibilityHR@okanagan.bc.ca.

Posting Detail Information
Competition Number: C001856
Posting Open Date: 02/23/2022
Posting Closing Date: 04/03/2022