Indigenous Learning and Engagement Librarian, Libraries and Cultural Resources

7 days ago

Calgary, Canada The University of Calgary Full time

**Description**
- The University of Calgary (UCalgary), located in the heart of Southern Alberta, both acknowledges and pays tribute to the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7, which include the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprising of the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai First Nations) as well as the Tsuut¿ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda (including Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations). The university recognizes that the City of Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta (Districts 5 and 6). By virtue of the signing of Treaty 7 in 1877, the university recognizes that we are all treaty people. The City of Calgary is home to a culturally diverse community. Together, we share this land, strive to live together, learn together, walk together, and grow together ¿in a good way.¿_

Libraries and Cultural Resources (LCR) is a leader in the development of innovative information resources and services, locally, nationally and internationally. In a converged environment, it successfully incorporates the resources and services of libraries, institutional and research archives, rare books and special collections, art galleries, and a university press to provide outstanding support for scholarship, learning and the creation of knowledge.

**Position Responsibilities**

In addition to providing Indigenous research support to projects on campus, this position will deliver outreach support, instruction and services to students and faculty across campus. Assigned areas of focus and responsibilities will cover activities centered on learning and engagement. As an academic appointee, appropriate participation and involvement in scholarship, teaching and service is expected.

**Responsibilities will include**:

- Developing LCR learning and research materials to support Indigenous research.
- Build strong, authentic connections between the LCR and local Indigenous communities by serving as a cultural liaison, facilitating community outreach, and engagement efforts.
- Actively engaging with faculty members, students, and staff in assigned areas to promote and market library programs, services, and resources through unit, campus and other outreach opportunities.
- Advocate for Indigenous initiatives and inclusivity within the library system and education LCR staff and the broader community about Indigenous history, culture, and experiences.
- Work with areas across campus, such as the Office of Indigenous Engagement, to support learning opportunities to build intercultural capacity of the campus community with respect to Indigenous peoples¿ histories, cultures, and experiences.
- Advising on data management and retention, and research impact.
- Participating in collection and scholarly resource development in assigned discipline areas.
- Contributing to the collaborative delivery of library services to faculty, students, and staff through team teaching, resource sharing, committee service, and participation in collaborative projects.
- Participating in and supporting system-wide and unit level initiatives including support for data resources, scholarly communications, open access, web archiving, research impact, and knowledge synthesis.
- Maintaining awareness of current and emerging trends both in the University and in librarianship and proactively identifying appropriate service responses.
- Contributing to the University¿s commitment to serve the community.

**Required Qualifications**
- Master¿s degree from an American Library Association accredited program in librarianship or recognized equivalent.
- Experience working with and knowledge of Indigenous research and Indigenous communities.
- Evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish positive and productive collaborations with staff and faculty.
- Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team member in a dynamic environment and on a variety of simultaneous projects.
- Demonstrated ability to adjust priorities, take initiative, set goals, manage time wisely, and make quick effective decisions in a fast-paced environment.

**Preferred Qualifications**
- An interdisciplinary undergraduate or graduate degree.
- Familiarity with current issues and trends in library technology and information resources.
- Experience in conducting library instruction or teaching in an academic environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to user instruction and to consultation with users on their information decision and strategy needs.
- Familiarity with qualitative or quantitative data, manipulation of datasets, and experience teaching data sources to researchers, faculty and students.

**Salary and Benefits**

**Application Procedure**

Questions regarding this role can be sent to:
Coordinator, Human Resources
Libraries and Cultural Resources
University of Calgary
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, AB T2N 1N4

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