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1 month ago
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced librarian to join our team as Assistant Dean, Collections and Discovery/Collections Strategy Librarian. This is a tenure-track position that will play a key role in shaping the University Library's collections strategy and leading the Collections and Discovery Division.
About the RoleThe successful candidate will be responsible for providing leadership and oversight of the Collections and Discovery Division, advancing the division's goals, and promoting an environment that inspires collegiality, respect, and collaboration among all members of the division. They will also serve as a conduit between the library's senior leadership and members of the division, cultivating a forward-thinking and collaborative approach to setting and achieving goals.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the development and implementation of an overall vision for library collections in all formats.
- Oversee the management of the collections budget.
- Work closely with collections librarians and collaborating with subject specialists and other stakeholders to plan, develop, interpret, and implement system-wide policies and procedures for supporting the scholarly resources lifecycle.
- Lead ongoing systematic collection assessment and analysis to respond to shifting budgets and changing priorities.
- Maintain and apply awareness of current and emerging trends, standards, and sound practices in collection management and scholarly communications.
- Respond to and uphold the imperatives of decolonization and Indigenization within the library's collections strategy.
- Foster diversity, equity, and inclusion through collection management strategy.
- Engage in research and scholarly activity.
An ALA-accredited Master of Library and Information Science degree or international equivalent is required for this appointment. Related professional experience and experience in an academic environment coordinating and leading projects are also required.
We are seeking candidates who demonstrate knowledge and experience in some, but not all, of the areas listed below. Candidates who are excited about this role are encouraged to apply.
- Leadership experience with progressively increasing responsibility.
- Evidence of advanced current knowledge of strategic collection management, including standards, practices, procedures, policies, and technologies.
- Ability to assess and lead a response to the rapidly changing environments of higher education, research libraries, and scholarly communications.
- The ability to foster a collaborative environment and drive performance to meet organizational commitments.
- Knowledge of current and evolving models of scholarly communication and open publishing.
- Experience applying the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, decolonization or Indigenization in a collections or leadership context.
- A record of contributing to scholarship and knowledge creation, and the ability to develop and sustain a formal program of research.
- Excellent workplace communication skills, including active listening and openness to feedback.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in relation to collection management.
- Ability to successfully lead projects from inception to completion.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and to engage with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and with diverse perspectives.
- Experience developing and maintaining effective professional relationships in a collegial and unionized environment.
- Strong commitment to user-centred library service.
- Aptitude for learning technologies, including software applications to manage, analyze, and present data (e.g., Excel, OpenRefine, Tableau).
- The ability to balance multiple priorities, deadlines, and changing project parameters.
Saskatoon is a vibrant, livable city known for its natural beauty, friendly community, and diverse cultural and leisure offerings. The University Library has a robust digital library and is physically distributed across six locations on campus to support the learning, teaching, and research communities.
The University Library values a diverse employee complement in the broadest sense and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. To correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada, the University Library encourages applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.
Salary bands for the academic year are as follows:
- Assistant Librarian: $89,982 to $107,322
- Associate Librarian: $107,322 to $128,130
- Librarian: $128,130 to $155,874
It is anticipated this tenure-track position will be filled at the rank of Associate Librarian. The Assistant Dean appointment will be for a term of up to 5 years with the possibility of renewal. Starting salary will be calculated from the base salary for the rank with consideration given for previous librarian experience and will include a stipend for the Assistant Dean appointment.
This position includes a comprehensive benefits package which includes a dental, health, and extended vision care plan; pension plan, life insurance (compulsory and voluntary), academic long-term disability, sick leave, travel insurance, death benefits, an employee assistance program, a professional expense allowance, and a flexible health and wellness spending program.
Interested candidates must submit, via email and preferably as a single PDF, a cover letter highlighting qualifications, accomplishments, and a detailed curriculum vitae to:
Charlene Sorensen
Interim Dean, University Library
University of Saskatchewan
Email:
Due to federal immigration requirements, we ask candidates to indicate whether they are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or are otherwise already authorized to work at this position for the duration of the appointment, with an explanation if this last category is indicated.
Review of applications will begin November 13, 2024; however, applications will be accepted and evaluated until the positions are filled. The anticipated start date is April 1, 2025.
Status: Tenure Track
Employment Group: USFA
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Posted Date: 9/27/2024
Closing Date: Until Filled
