Librarian
Position Overview
Reporting to the Library Director, Alexander College Librarians are responsible for ensuring that the libraries support the academic culture of Alexander College. The librarians are generally responsible for management, upkeep, and maintenance of one or more campus libraries, including curating the collections, and scheduling and supervising Library staff. The Librarians also perform duties related to circulation, information literacy instruction, liaising with faculty, collection development, cataloging, research help, and database management.
This position requires a Master’s in Library and Information Studies (or equivalent) from an ALA accredited institution. The ideal candidate will have a working understanding of librarianship in a postsecondary environment, including Library of Congress classification, ILS use, and management and records keeping. The successful candidate should also have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, and good interpersonal and service skills.
ABOUT ALEXANDER COLLEGE LIBRARY:
The Alexander College Library plays a key role in achieving the educational directives of the college by serving as an information centre in which students engage in academic, cultural and social activities. The Library is dedicated to providing the highest level of resources (whether traditional or digital) and instructional services so students and faculty can perform research, study, and surf the web with confidence. Services are thus patron-oriented, and are under constant re-evaluation to ensure they are up-to-date and responsive. In this way, staff and students can get the most out of the resources available to them. To fulfill its role in supporting the College’s educational mission, AC Library is committed to maintaining an environment conducive to study and research.
Reporting Relationship
Library Director (or Interim Library Services Director)
Employment Type
Full Time, Permanent
Work Week
The Employee will work during regular business hours, Monday to Friday, for 37.5 hours per week (not including a 30-minute unpaid meal break per day). Occasional overtime may be required.
LOCATION:
The Burnaby Campus is expected to be the primary location for the current Librarian posting, but flexibility to travel between both the Vancouver and Burnaby Campuses may be required.
Education & Experience Requirements
Qualifications
Specific Responsibilities
How To Apply
If you are interested in the above position and you would like to apply, please e-mail your cover letter and resume with the e-mail title being “[Your full-name]_Librarian 2023” to [email protected]. Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be accepted. In your cover letter, be sure to tell us what you would bring to the team and why you’d be perfect for this role. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. No phone calls please. Thank you!
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Alexander College operates two campuses located in the urban centres of Burnaby and Vancouver.
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