[Rdap] Fwd: [LIBJOBS] Reference Librarian, Woodward Library, UBC Library, British Columbia, Canada

[Eugene Barsky]

Hello All:

Please see below UBC Library recruitment for a science librarian with a team
lead role in research data management.
Eugene




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From: Go, Sharon <sharon.go at ubc.ca>
Date: Mon, Jan 18, 2016 at 10:52 AM
Subject: [LIBJOBS] Reference Librarian, Woodward Library, UBC Library,
British Columbia, Canada
To: "LIBJOBS at infoserv.inist.fr" <LIBJOBS at infoserv.inist.fr>


*Reference Librarian, Woodward Library*

*UBC, Vancouver Campus*

*(Full-time, ongoing)*

*Anticipated Start Date – April 1, 2016*



*UBC Library*



The University of British Columbia Library is one of the largest academic
libraries in Canada and consistently ranks among the top university
research libraries in North America. UBC Library has 14 branches and
divisions, two campuses (Vancouver and Kelowna), one off-site hospital
library, and the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre - a multi-purpose
teaching and learning facility.



The Library’s collection of over 7M items includes 1.4M ebooks, 229,020
electronic journals, 850,000 maps, audio, DVD/video and graphic materials,
and 1,703 bibliographic and fulltext databases.



More than 300 knowledgeable employees – librarians, management and
professional staff, support staff and student staff – provide users with
the excellent resources and services that they need to further their
research, teaching and learning.  The UBC Library Strategic Plan 2010-2015
can be viewed at www.library.ubc.ca/strategicplan/.  To learn more about
working with UBC Library and to explore our aspirational values visit UBC
Library - Why work with us
<http://about.library.ubc.ca/work-with-us/why-work-with-us/>.



For more information about UBC Library and Woodward Library, please visit
www.library.ubc.ca and http://woodward.library.ubc.ca/



*Overview of the Position:*



The Woodward Science Librarian provides liaison to designated subject areas
and departments. Actively engages and collaborates with faculty and
instructors to integrate information literacy competencies into the
curriculum, collaborates with faculty, students and colleagues to provide
support for scholarly communication and research data management services
and initiatives and other new library initiatives as they arise. Develops
re-usable learning objects and designs, develops and maintains a library of
digital materials to support information literacy instruction in online and
print environments. Conducts assessment of resources, and provides input on
collections management. Willing to take a team lead role in, currently,
research data management (RDM).



Participates as a member of the Woodward Library team to provide liaison,
research and reference support, instructional programs and information
services to faculty, students and community users. Assumes responsibility
for liaison with designated subject areas and departments. Currently
liaises with the undergraduate programs in Biochemistry, Biology and
Microbiology/Immunology, and with the departments of Computer Science,
Mathematics and Statistics. Provides online and in-person instruction and
assistance in the use of information resources. As a member of the Woodward
Library team, plans and implements services that respond to the changing
needs of the sciences communities. Participates in the development and
assessment of library collections for designated subject areas.
Participates in the development of library policy, procedures, and
services.  Assumes responsibility for coordination and management of staff,
services or projects as required. Evening and weekend work may be required.
The nature and scope of responsibilities for this and other library
positions are expected to change as the Library organization evolves.

Qualifications:



Required:

·         Graduate degree from an accredited school of Library, Archival
and Information Science

·         Knowledge of electronic information technologies and their
applications to reference, as well as knowledge of best practices in online
learning pedagogies

·         Demonstrated ability to initiate, plan and carry out projects,
both independently and as a member of a team

·         Evidence of a proactive, user-centred vision of services

·         Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills

·         Demonstrated initiative, flexibility and ability to work
creatively and effectively both independently and as a team member

·         Ability to adjust and accommodate to changing demands within
Libraries and academic institutions

·         Ability to work collegially with a diverse population of
colleagues and clients



Preferred:

·         Academic background in one of the sciences or engineering as well
as relevant work experience

·         Demonstrated interest in research data management and curation

·         Familiarity with research data lifecycle support in an academic
environment

·         Experience with outreach, promotion and marketing of library
services and resources

Duties:

Reference and Research Services

·         Provides reference and research services to University of British
Columbia students, staff and faculty members; and members of the public.

·         As the librarian responsible for particular subjects, advises and
assists in difficult or extensive searches in these areas.  Employs the
full range of Internet, electronic and print resources.

·         Participates in collection development in liaison areas.

·         Works with others to develop and maintain the Woodward Library
presence on the UBC Library webpage and throughout the UBC campus, as
appropriate.

·         Provides Information/Reference training for support staff and UBC
iSchool student librarians.

Teaching and Orientation

·         Develops and provides instruction on the use of the full-range of
the Library’s resources, Open Access resources and key digital literacy
competencies.

·         Undertakes specialized instructional programs; including
planning, designing and organizing, and including various formats for
presentations.

·         Participates in library-use instruction programs.

·         Prepares handouts, research guides and informational brochures in
appropriate formats.

·         Provides instruction/presentations to faculty and students (in
the library, online and in the faculty departments).

Faculty Liaison

·         Initiates and maintains contact with faculty in assigned
departments.

·         Informs faculty of services and instruction offered to complement
research, teaching and learning.

·         Works with faculty on the development of information and research
modules and courses for students.

·         Selects print and electronic materials to support assigned
liaison areas.

·         Liaises with faculty on issues of collection development.

·         Responds to faculty requests for accreditation, new course
proposals, etc., in consultation with the Head of Woodward Library.

·         Attends faculty meetings and participates in faculty committees.



Research data management

·         Provide team leadership and training on key research data
management competencies.

·         Collaborate with the Research Data Management Librarian to
provide RDM services that meet the needs of faculty and students in the
life sciences.

·         Develop and maintain instructional materials related to RDM, with
a focus on life sciences.



Supervision and Administration

·         May be required to supervise staff in the absence of the
supervisor(s).

·         May be assigned supervisory responsibility for building
maintenance, collections management and storage.

·         May be assigned coordination of reference or instruction services
within Woodward Library: reference, information desk scheduling, teaching
and instruction, web presence, subject guides and/or information guides,
etc.

Library Liaison

·         Represents Woodward Library on library committees and working
groups.

·         Liaises with librarians in other areas of the library system.

·         Maintains an awareness of new literature and research
developments in areas of research data management, in areas of liaison and
specialization and in emerging trends in sciences libraries.

·         Keeps abreast of public services developments in the rest of the
Library.

Working Relationships:

Reports to the Head, Woodward Library or designate Head in the branch and
consults with colleagues and Library staff as required. Works with all
other UBC Library Divisions as required, assessing and trouble-shooting
information technologies, marketing services and scheduling information
literacy sessions, etc. May be required to supervise student assistants and
library assistants for assigned projects or for group-related functions.

*Terms of Appointment and Salary:*

This position will be filled as a full time ongoing position. If eligible
and qualified, the successful applicant may be appointed with a confirmed
appointment. Otherwise, there will be an initial three-year probationary
appointment.  Normally, such an appointment is reviewed by the end of the
second year of the appointment, and a recommendation is made at that time
to grant or not to grant a confirmed appointment.



Salary will be commensurate with experience and academic/professional
qualifications.



We are seeking applications from Librarians with up to 2 years of
experience.  However, all internal candidates will be considered regardless
of years of experience and are encouraged to apply.



*UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. The
University especially welcomes applications from visible minority groups,
women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority
sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and
knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. We encourage all
qualified applicants to apply. However, Canadian citizens and permanent
residents of Canada will be given priority.*



Applications will include: a detailed and current curriculum vitae; and a
letter of application that includes a statement of citizenship/immigration
status and indicates the candidate’s education, training and work
experience in the areas listed above.



To view the complete job description and to submit an application, please
visit the UBC Careers page at
http://www.hr.ubc.ca/careers-postings/faculty.php by *midnight on* *February
18, 2016.*









(Sent on behalf of Ingrid Parent, University Librarian, UBC)
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