The University of Waterloo Libraries are the campus' partner in learning, research, and innovation. Its two main locations and three satellite spaces act as interdisciplinary hubs, bringing together the knowledge, expertise and resources needed by our diverse campus community. The University was built for change and the Libraries exemplify Waterloo’s agility as we continuously transform our approaches to creating, discovering, using, sharing, and preserving information. With a commitment to open and equitable access to information, we equip researchers and students with the critical research skills to improve our world as active citizens, creative problem solvers and agile leaders. All of our work is done with a strong commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (EDIA).
The Head, Information Services and Resources (ISR) is responsible for the ISR activity in the Dana Porter Library (Porter), managing a team of 11 professional staff, plus co-op students. The Head works collaboratively with other library department heads, Library Executive, committees, and teams to advance the Libraries' strategic objectives. They provide vision and leadership, strategic planning, and management for all departmental operational activities. They engage actively within the department, and with internal and external partners, to oversee instruction and research services, and to enable collection development and curation activities that support users’ learning and research needs in a continuously evolving academic environment.
The Libraries support many campus priorities including student wellness, sustainability, and the development of Indigenous initiatives, recognizing the responsibility of truth and reconciliation as outlined in the 94 Calls To Action.
The University of Waterloo Libraries are a member of the Ontario Council of University Libraries (OCUL), the Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL), the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), and the Coalition for Networked Information (CNI). The Libraries are transitioning towards enhanced collaboration on a shared library platform through the OCUL Collaborative Futures project.
Qualifications
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Compensation:
The salary for this position will be commensurate with experience qualifications within the USG 14 salary level. Hiring range: $97,008 - 121,260. based on 2021/2022 salary scales.
For more about this job and to apply:
To apply go to external opportunities at Careers at Waterloo.
We welcome interested candidates to connect directly with Victoria Chu, Associate University Librarian: Learning, Research, and User Services to learn more about this exciting position. Victoria can be reached by email at v7chu@uwaterloo.ca.
Deadline for applications: For assured consideration, applications should be received by 29 April 2022.
Job openings are posted until the position has been filled. Due to the number of applications received, only applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
The University of Waterloo is committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. The University of Waterloo is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River.
The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources at hrhelp@uwaterloo.ca or 519-888-4567, ext. 45935.
About the University of Waterloo
Waterloo has spawned thousands of commercial and social enterprises, is home to the world's largest co-operative education program and boasts a uniquely entrepreneurial culture that encourages experimentation and risk-taking. The result is an outstanding learning and research experience for more than 36,000 undergraduate and graduate students in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada — the anchor of Canada’s innovation corridor.
University of Waterloo — Canada’s top innovation university — is a research powerhouse and the engine of one of the world’s leading startup ecosystems. Offering world-class scholarship and research, combined with unparalleled experience-based education, Waterloo builds a better future for Canada and the world by championing innovation and collaboration to create solutions relevant to the needs of today and tomorrow.
For more information about Waterloo, please visit the University of Waterloo website.