The University of Waterloo Library is seeking two creative and dynamic librarians to fill two full-time, permanent positions as Liaison Librarians in the Dana Porter Library’s Information Services and Resources department. Successful candidates will support research, teaching, and learning in assigned liaison areas and will work in close collaboration with academic departments, other Liaison Librarians, specialist librarians, and additional key partners within the Library and University.
Successful candidates will assume responsibility for the following liaison assignments, which may be subject to change:
- History and Political Science
- Recreation and Leisure, Communication Arts, and Fine Arts
The University of Waterloo Library is the campus's 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 Library exemplifies 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. 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.
With assigned responsibilities for one or more academic departments/schools/programs or strategic areas of specialization, Liaison Librarians support research, teaching and lifelong learning by developing and delivering effective instructional activities, providing expert research and information services, and developing and curating collections to meet research and learning needs. Liaison Librarians are engaged in keeping the campus community informed about scholarly communication developments and this role undertakes service and leadership activities locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally.
Please note that our recruitment system has limitations. Hiring managers will only see the last updated version of the application (cover letter and resume) as older versions will be overridden. Therefore, if you are applying to more than one job simultaneously, your self-identify will be available to all hiring managers.
External Candidates: To ensure consideration, please submit your application by August 12, 2022. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
Qualifications
- A Master’s degree in library, archival or information studies from an ALA- accredited or equivalent institution
- Academic background and/or applicable knowledge of specific liaison portfolios (noted above) demonstrated through undergraduate or advanced degree coursework or work experience
- Demonstrated experience providing a user-centred vision and practice of library services
- Experience developing, delivering, and assessing instructional content and learning objectives and/or outcomes
- Experience analyzing information and making recommendations or decisions based on that analysis
- Experience with communication technologies
- Experience managing projects
- Experience managing collections budgets
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Knowledge of best practices in adult education and online learning pedagogies
- Understanding of the principles and current issues in collection development and curation
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Time management skills, and the ability to balance multiple responsibilities, and adjust according to changing priorities
- Ability to create, sustain and enhance effective working relationships and partnerships
- Commitment to professional and service activities such as participation in library organizations and consortia
- Creative, flexible, adaptable thinker
- Dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment that recognizes barriers faced by people and encourages and incorporates contributions from diverse groups and individuals
- Contributes to the Library’s sense of community and encouragement of equitable and balanced involvement in decision making
- Commitment to continued learning and growth, including the ability to develop expertise in the field of librarianship and act as a resource to the department and library community
- Ability to promote the Library and its services to clients and present a positive image of the Library to clients
- Ability to understand and respond to priorities and trends in the Library and University environments
- Knowledge of Library resources and services and their application to advance research and scholarly communication on campus
- Knowledge of current issues in scholarship and librarianship and ability to communicate effectively in the academic community
- An additional graduate degree in a discipline related to specific liaison portfolio(s) (noted above) is highly desirable
- Experience in an academic library
- Knowledge of current practices and trends in the areas of interest to the specific liaison portfolio(s) (noted above) including a basic understanding of research methodologies in the portfolio subject areas
- Experience with information service delivery
- Demonstrated experience leading and managing staff
Compensation
The salary for this position will be commensurate with experience and qualification within the USG 10-13 salary level. Hiring range: $ 69,405-$112,436 based on 2022/2023 salary scales
For more information about this job and to apply: go to external opportunities at Careers at Waterloo.
We welcome interested candidates to connect directly with Nancy Collins, Head, Information Services & Resources, Dana Porter Library to learn more about this exciting position. Nancy can be reached by email at ncollins@uwaterloo.ca
Librarian and Archivist Employment Handbook: https://uwaterloo.ca/library/waterloo-library-staff/handbook This document outlines the rules and procedures around promotion and professional development.
Deadline for applications: To ensure consideration, please submit your application by August 12, 2022. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
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 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.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Vaccination Requirement Statement
Effective May 1, 2022, the University suspended its Vaccination Requirement. Prior to May 1, pursuant to this Requirement, all University employees were required to submit proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 (subject to the University’s obligations under the Human Rights Code to accommodate employees who were unable to receive a vaccination). The University’s Vaccination Requirement website can be found here: https://uwaterloo.ca/coronavirus/return/vaccination-requirement.
The pandemic is ongoing and public health advice continues to evolve. Accordingly, the University reserves the absolute right to reinstate the Vaccination Requirement on short notice, and upon such reinstatement you will be required to comply. You shall also be required to comply with any new health and safety policies/requirements implemented by the University from time to time, including new policies/requirements related to mandatory employee vaccination. As the University may need to reinstate the Requirement on short notice, it will continue to collect and maintain up-to-date information on employee vaccination status. Please submit your Covid-19 vaccine status (QR code) to: https://checkin.uwaterloo.ca/
Failure to comply with the Vaccination Requirement if it is reinstated, including failure to comply with any future amendments to the Vaccination Requirement, or failure to comply with new health and safety policies/requirements implemented by the University, including those related to new mandatory employee vaccination, shall result in discipline up to and including termination of employment.
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Equity Statement
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+.
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.
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