Collections Librarian, Social Science and Business

The Opportunity:

The University of Guelph Library invites applications for a Collections Librarian, Social Sciences and Business.

The Team:

As part of the Collections and Content team, the incumbent actively contributes toward the fulfillment of the mandate to:
* build and manage collections that are central to teaching and research, are easily discoverable and available in a timely manner;
* implement tools, processes and strategies in order to improve the discovery experience for library users;
* engage in evidence-informed decision making;
* leverage collections resources to support the transition to open scholarship; and
* negotiate and advocate for the best possible terms for our users while being prudent fiscal stewards.

Environment:
 
The Library is committed to supporting research, teaching, and learning through the provision of high-quality information resources and services, and the promotion of lifelong learning, information literacy, and intellectual freedom.
 
Position Description:

Reporting to the Head, Collections & Content and working collaboratively with two other Collections Librarians (one for the Arts and Humanities and one for Sciences and Engineering) and the rest of the C&C team, the Collections Librarian:

* engages in the following collections activities with a primary focus on the social science and business disciplines:
        o collection development
        o budget management
        o collection management
        o collection assessment
        o communication and outreach;
* utilizes evidence-informed decision making using a variety of sources, including:  quantitative data, qualitative data, university curriculum documents and plans, university research documents and plans, and formal course/program assessments and accreditations;
* demonstrates the impact of library collections on teaching, learning and research at Guelph;
* ensures communication and proper consultation and collaboration with stakeholders, and other Library strategic teams; 
* fosters good communication and effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and other library users;
* collaborates and consults with colleagues on other teams to develop a distributed model of collections in support of teaching, learning and research needs across campus;
* works with colleagues responsible for acquisitions, e-resource management, e-learning, metadata, and discovery and access in order to maximize user access to collections;
* maintains current awareness of best practices and emerging services in collections activities among research libraries and the scholarly communication ecosystem within the disciplines; and stays abreast of changes in policy and legislation, and the emerging services and developments at other institutions and within the disciplines.

Required Qualifications:

* An ALA-accredited M.L.S. degree
* At least one year of experience in any area of library collections work
* Education or experience in a social science or business discipline(s)
* Understanding of the scholarly communication ecosystem, particularly in the social science and business disciplines
* A commitment to working in a collaborative team environment
* Intellectual curiosity/initiative and a commitment to ongoing professional development
* Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities
* Demonstrated project coordination skills and the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
* Ability to multi-task and to be flexible and adaptable in a variety of professional contexts
* Strong oral and written communications skills
* Strong technical aptitude to learn and utilize an evolving array of tools in support of evidence-informed decision making

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience working in an academic library environment
* In depth knowledge and experience in collection development, management and assessment practices and principles in all formats
* Demonstrated engagement in the scholarly communication ecosystem, particularly in social sciences or business disciplines

 
Application Procedure:
 
The position will be filled at the relevant level. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and a comprehensive benefits package provided.
 
Please submit a curriculum vitae; the names of three professional referees, indicating your relationship to them, and including a current supervisor; and a broad statement of interest in a single PDF file no later than Friday, February 16, 2018, to the following email address: libhire@uoguelph.ca. References will not be contacted without consent.

The Librarian works within the terms and conditions of employment as governed by the "Collective Agreement between the University of Guelph and the University of Guelph Faculty Association." All Librarians are expected to engage in professional practice; scholarship, which includes research, study, professional development and scholarly and creative activities; and, University service and academic or professional service.

The University of Guelph is a top-ranked comprehensive university in Canada with a total enrolment of 28,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Located in Guelph, Ontario, the University is known for its commitment to student learning, innovative research, and collaboration with world-class partners. It is dedicated to establishing a culturally diverse environment, encouraging all members of our learning society. Our University community shares a profound sense of social responsibility, a drive for international development, and an obligation to address global issues.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

The University of Guelph acknowledges the Attawandaron people on whose traditional territory the University of Guelph resides and offer our respect to our Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee and Métis neighbours as we strive to strengthen our relationships with them.

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion  is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

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