Archivist/Liaison Librarian

Assistant Librarian or Associate Librarian (tenure track) Duration: three years, with the possibility of renewal Salary minimum: salary commensurate with experience Posting number: 20-AL9870-05 The McGill Library seeks an innovative, autonomous and resourceful Archivist/Librarian to curate its archival collections and perform other liaison duties in Rare Books and Special Collections. Rare Books and Special Collections is part of the McGill Library’s ROAAr unit, which consists of the Osler Library of the History of Medicine, the McGill University Archives, and the Visual Arts Collections. The candidate must have a passionate interest in archival collections and will promote their use in diverse ways. The candidate will enable access to the historical collections through descriptive and digitization efforts, and be active in donor relations and applying for external funding. McGILL UNIVERSITY Within sight of one of Frederick Olmsted’s great urban parks, Mount Royal, McGill University is consistently cited as one of the world's top universities and has been ranked first among Canada's medical-doctoral universities by Maclean's magazine for ten consecutive years. Established in 1821, and one of only two Canadian members of the Association of American Universities (AAU), McGill University is located in Montreal, one of North America’s great urban centres. The University systematically appears on the annual list of the best employers in Montreal. McGill Library has the largest collection in Quebec and is one of Canada’s largest academic libraries with over five million monograph titles and 100,000 e-journals and databases. The Library is a member of the Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL), the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), the Bureau de coopération interuniversitaire (BCI), the Center for Research Libraries (CRL), and is the first Canadian member of the HathiTrust Digital Library. The McGill Library is committed to the delivery of innovative information products, services and programs of the highest quality focused on client needs in support of the University's strategic mission and directions. The Library proactively supports the teaching, learning and research needs of faculty and students to ensure that the university’s strategic mission of excellence as a research intensive, student-centred university is satisfied. The McGill Library has a richly diverse archival collection. Its holdings document political, commercial and literary world of Montreal and beyond. It is particularly rich in the two-hundred-year history of McGill University, its graduates, scholars and benefactors. There are rich complementary holdings in Montreal and Canadian history for the past four hundred years. Textual holdings are augmented by photographic, print and other media. INFORMATION FOR PROSPECTIVE STAFF Information about the University and the McGill Library can be found on the University’s web site (www.mcgill.ca and www.mcgill.ca/library). As a tenure stream appointee, the successful candidate is expected to satisfy the requirements of the Regulations Relating to the Employment of Librarian Staff. DUTY STATEMENT Primary Purpose of Position To provide a range of archival, library and information services to students, faculty, staff and the general public; to build, to describe, and to process collections to support teaching, learning, research and outreach activities at McGill University and to advance the role of the McGill University Library in the development of the documentary heritage of the University and beyond. Duties Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Advise clients on discovering, accessing and using effectively the full range of library and information resources available to meet teaching, learning and research needs with particular emphasis on rare books and special collections. * Perform standard archival functions, such as the process (arrange and describe) and the appraisal of archival fonds and collections. Develop and maintain archival documentation, including web content, finding aids and user guides. * Assist in the development of the Library's collections to ensure teaching, learning and research needs are met. * Promote and market collections, initiatives, products and services through tours and presentations, physical and online exhibitions, digitization and other innovative initiatives. * Assist in fundraising, grantsmanship, development and outreach activities. * * Participate and support ROAAr digitization projects in accordance with the Library’s digitization program. * Develop and maintain communication links and appropriate liaison with relevant academic departments/and university centres. * Assist in ensuring that proper conservation and preservation standards are followed for all formats and media types. * Co-ordinate the work of other library staff in designated areas and work as a member of a team. * Conduct information literacy/skills classes and training programs for readers and library staff and ensure that they are integrated into teaching programs of various departments. * Apply copyright and privacy legislation for reproduction and dissemination, respectively. * Work in partnership with other library and university staff and sections, as well as external groups, on specific projects. * Create and maintain library system and database records as appropriate. * Attend various library, faculty and university-wide committees and represent the library on external committees as required. Reporting relationships The position reports to the Assistant Head Librarian of Rare Books and Special Collections. SELECTION CRITERIA Required: 1. A minimum of a bachelor’s degree and ALA-accredited master’s degree in library or information science. 2. Knowledge of archival collections and practices. 3. Knowledge of and experience in the use of relevant information resources, including electronic and networked resources, and information and communications technology. Historical manuscript collections at McGill Library and Archives are described on the AToM platform and OCLC World/Cat/WMS system. 4. Ability to conduct information skills classes for small and large groups. 5. Capacity to supervise other staff and coordinate workflows. 6. Excellent oral and written communication skills. 7. Excellent organizational, client service and teamwork skills. 8. High level of professionalism and commitment to the organization and its mission and the ability to work flexibly in a changing environment. 9. Ability to promote the McGill Library and Archives and its services. 10. Ability to understand and respond to priorities and trends in library and university environments. Preferred: 11. Graduate level study in addition to the master’s degree in library or information science. 12. Familiarity with McGill’s 200-year history. 13. Professional experience in an academic, special or research library, or equivalent relevant experience is highly desirable. 14. Bilingualism (English and French). APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications should address the above selection criteria, be accompanied by a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of three referees and should be submitted by March 21, 2020, as one (1) .pdf document. Please indicate the number of the posting (20-AL9870-05) on the letter of interest and on the subject line of the email. Isabelle Roberge Office of the Trenholme Dean of Libraries McGill University 3459 McTavish Street Montreal, Qc H3A 1Y1 Fax: (514) 398-3561 Email: application.library@mcgill.ca COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND DIVERSITY McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, Professor Angela Campbell, Associate Provost (Equity and Academic Policies) by email or phone at 514-398-1660. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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