Reference Librarian

3 weeks ago


Montréal, Canada Marianopolis College Full time

**EMPLOYMENT PPORTUNITY**
**Reference Librarian**

**ABOUT MARIANOPOLIS COLLEGE**

Founded in 1908, Marianopolis is a private English-language college in Montreal specializing in pre
- university education for about 2,000 students. A gateway to the world’s top universities, the College’s
record of academic excellence, on-time graduation levels and university-acceptance rates into
competitive programs is unmatched in Quebec.

As members of a close-knit community, Marianopolis employees have the opportunity to excel
professionally and enjoy generous benefits as well as a stimulating environment associated with working
at one of the province’s premier post-secondary institutions.

**POSITION**

**Title**:Reference Librarian
**Reporting to**:Coordinator, Library Services

**Classification**:Librarian

**Category**:Professional Staff

**Status**:Permanent, full-time

**Annual Salary**:$48,521.20 to $83,174.00

**Working Hours**:Weekdays, 35 hours, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm (some flexibility between semesters)***

**Start Date**:August 9, 2023

**NATURE AND SCOPE**

Under the authority of the Coordinator, Library Services, the Reference Librarian** **provides research
assistance, collaborates with other Library staff in the development of information literacy activities
and the delivery of in-class workshops, and develops Library support services to meet digitizing and
archiving needs across the College.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Provides in-depth academic reference services to students, faculty and staff
- Supports the development of activities and tools to strengthen information literacy skills

and research methodologies
- Offers workshops on the efficient use of the Library and its print and digital resources, on

academic integrity and plagiarism, and other relevant topics
- Creates library guides, content bibliographies, and any other appropriate tools for users
- Develops and implements Library support services to meet digitizing and archiving needs

across the College
- Participates in the Library’s projects as required, including collection development

and the exploration of new resources and technologies
- Collaborates in the preparation and delivery of special events in the Library
- Encourages and upholds an atmosphere of decorum in the Library

**PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES**
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Proven ability to work effectively, independently and collaboratively in a service-oriented

and fast-paced environment that values collaboration and collegiality
- Energetic and positive demeanor; strong public speaking ability
- Autonomy, creativity, and eagerness to improve and implement new initiatives
- Highly organized, with an ability to set priorities and meet deadlines

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited

institution
- Minimum 2 years of related experience, preferably in an academic environment
- Comprehensive knowledge of emerging trends, new technologies and advancements in

information services
- Excellent computer literacy skills and knowledge of digital online resources
- Excellent spoken and written English; working knowledge of French represents a strong

advantage
**APPLICATION**

members of visible and ethnic minorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities. Only
those applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.


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