The University of Waterloo Library seeks a creative, dynamic and user-focused professional Engineering & Entrepreneurship librarian to assume librarian responsibilities as a member of the Davis Information Services and Resources department. This is a 1 year, contract position.
The Librarian will support the mission and strategic goals of the Library and the University of Waterloo by establishing strong collaborative relationships with faculty members and students in Civil, Mechanical and Management Sciences Engineering and connecting them to the services, content, and tools that meet their research, teaching, and learning needs. The Librarian will build and curate collections in all formats and support a program of extensive outreach, instruction and consultation, they will develop and deliver responsive and innovative research support and information services and they will collaborate with colleagues and engage with users on scholarly communication initiatives. The Librarian will also play a role in supporting the campus entrepreneurship initiative.
- ALA Accredited MLS/MLIS degree or equivalent
- Academic background and/or applicable knowledge of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) disciplines demonstrated through undergraduate or advanced degree, coursework, work experience
- Academic STEM library experience or experience in a science/engineering library
- Proven excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Proven self-starter with demonstrated commitment to innovation, creativity, and excellence
- Experience developing, delivering and assessing in person and virtual instructional content that supports undergraduate and graduate curricula
- Experience with information services delivery, in-person or virtual, and ability to use and learn new technologies to enhance and deliver information services
- An understanding of the collection development process including principles of proactive information resources development and management, licensing and strong vendor relationships
- Proven ability to work effectively in a service oriented environment, which values collaboration and collegiality
- Experience fostering positive working relationships and building partnerships
- Superior customer relationship management skills. Ability to maintain effective working relationships across multiple and diverse organizations, and across levels within organizations from specialist to executive level in a respectful and sensitive manner
- Knowledge of current practices and trends, as they relate to STEM librarianship, in areas that include:
- Scholarly communication and open access publishing
- Research impact
- Information literacy and instruction
- Information seeking behaviour
- Information services delivery
- Higher education
- Demonstrated ability to identify new service and engagement opportunities, that align with Library and Campus Directions
- Demonstrated ability to independently, as well as collaboratively, plan, coordinate, implement and assess effective services and collections projects, including managing multiple and simultaneous projects
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to analyze data and synthesize recommendations
- Ability and aptitude to collaborate in an online, technology-rich environment
- Experience with financial and budget information
- Understands how research contributes to evidence-based decision-making
Assets:
- Background in or knowledge of business and entrepreneurship research, resources and processes
Compensation:
The salary range for this position is $62,481 - $92,859, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Additional Information:
Interested candidates are welcome to connect directly with Jennifer Haas, Head, Davis Information Services and Resources, to learn more about this exciting position. Jennifer can be reached by email at j2haas@uwaterloo.ca.
To apply:
To apply go to external opportunities at Careers at Waterloo.
Deadline for applications: for assured consideration, applications should be received by Monday, Sept. 28.
Employment equity: The University respects, appreciates and encourages diversity. We invite applications from all interested applicants. Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada will be given priority.
In just half a century, the University of Waterloo, located at the heart of Canada’s technology hub, has become a leading comprehensive university with more than 36,000 full- and part-time students in undergraduate and graduate programs.
Consistently ranked Canada’s most innovative university, Waterloo is home to advanced research and teaching in science and engineering, mathematics and computer science, health, environment, arts and social sciences. From quantum computing and nanotechnology to clinical psychology and health sciences research, Waterloo brings ideas and brilliant minds together, inspiring innovations with real impact today and in the future.
As home to the world's largest post-secondary co-operative education program, Waterloo embraces its connections to the world and encourages enterprising partnerships in learning, research, and commercialization. With campuses and education centres on four continents, and academic partnerships spanning the globe, Waterloo is shaping the future of the planet.
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