| Organization Name |
| Thompson Rivers University |
| Job Title |
| Reference & Instruction Librarian |
| Job Type |
| Full Time (Contract) |
| Location |
| Kamloops, BC Canada |
| Posting Date |
| 01/25/2023 |
| Application Deadline |
| 02/10/2023 |
| Job Start Date (Expected): |
| March 1, 2023 |
| Compensation |
| $64 375 – $77 059 |
| Target Audience |
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| Job Category |
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| Job Description |
| Liaison, Research Support, and InstructionPromote Library services and collections through liaison activities with a range of disciplines. These activities include engaging with liaison area faculty to provide information literacy instruction, and participating in collaborative collection development including selection and withdrawal.Create and maintain online instructional materials.Participate in library-wide planning and projects through service on teams, committees, task forces, and special projects as assigned.Assess user needs to develop and maintain relevant, high quality services and information resources.Provide in-depth research consultations and library instruction for liaison areas.Provide general research support through face-to-face and/or online reference tools.Teach general information literacy classes or assist other liaison librarians’ information literacy classes.Collaborate with other liaisons to support interdisciplinary research, scholarship, and collections.Student Success and Library Outreach:Ensure library presence at various campus orientations and open houses.Provide research support where needed at Cplul’kw’ten, the campus Indigenous Gathering Place.Prioritize, coordinate and maintain other student engagement and outreach events, such as library participation in campus and city Pride events and the library’s Stress-Free Zone during exams.Assist with training, oversight, and guidance of library technicians or students involved with library outreach initiatives.General responsibilitiesConsult closely and meet regularly with library colleagues and support them in their daily workand interaction with users.Engage in long-range planning, assessment, and promotion of library resources and services in coordination with other librarians and library administration.Participate with the University Librarian and others in the development of library policies, planning, and strategic initiatives; participate in library faculty governance.Continue professional growth and development to enhance skills and knowledge.Serve on relevant department, library, and University committees as appropriate.Position type and Salary:Limited term contract (24 months, full time), starting March 1, 2023Excellent benefits, including 40 days of vacation time and 20 days of professional development timeSalary range $64 375 – $77 059, depending on experience; please refer to section 11.5 of the Collective Agreement for salary scale placement details http://trufa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/TRU_TRUFA_2019-2022-Final-June-23-2020.pdf |
| Please include the public link to your posting if available |
| https://tru.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/24988 |
| Application Process |
| Refer to web link for instructions |
Reference & Instruction Librarian
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