| Organization Name |
| University of Waterloo |
| Job Title |
| Library Associate, Information Services & Resources |
| Job Type |
| Full Time (Permanent) |
| Location |
| Waterloo ON Canada |
| Posting Date |
| 12/15/2023 |
| Application Deadline |
| 01/05/2024 |
| Compensation |
| $54,119.36 – $67,649.21 |
| Target Audience |
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| Job Category |
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| Job Description |
| The University of Waterloo Library is seeking a Library Associate, Information Services & Resources with strong Geospatial Information Services (GIS) skills and experience in libraries and communications to join the library team at Musagetes Architecture Library (Musagetes) in Cambridge, ON. Serving the School of Architecture, this position is primarily onsite at Musagetes with some flexibility for hybrid work.The Library Associate, Information Services & Resources has the primary responsibility of providing basic to intermediate GIS and specialized GIS instruction at Musagetes, in collaboration with the Geospatial Centre. The incumbent is accountable for the promotional activities of Musagetes, in close collaboration with the Liaison Librarian for Architecture and other Musagetes staff, including managing web and social media content and associated communications, liaising for Outreach activities, and participating in Open House activities. The incumbent is responsible for day-to-day information services provision in a variety of environments.The University of Waterloo library is the campus’s partner in learning, research and innovation. It has two main campus locations plus three satellite locations to meet the diverse needs of our community. The University was built for change and the Library’s agility allows us to continuously transform approaches to creating, discovering, using, sharing and preserving information. We equip researchers and students with critical research skills – while committing to open and equitable access to information – to empower our campus community to improve our world as active citizens, creative problem solvers and agile leaders. Our work is done with a strong commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and access (EDIA). The Library supports many campus priorities including student wellness, sustainability, and the development of Indigenous initiatives, recognizing the responsibility of truth and reconciliation as outlined in the 94 Calls To Action.Qualifications• Undergraduate degree or equivalent in education/experience• Experience in addressing challenges and opportunities associated with a rapidly changing• environment, including the ability to manage and prioritize tasks• Experience in an academic library setting• Experience providing training in a workplace setting• Proven excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and commitment to fostering positive working relationships & build partnerships• Proven ability to work effectively in a service-oriented environment, which values collaboration and collegiality, and to interact with all staff in a respectful and sensitive manner• Demonstrated commitment to high-quality customer service• Proven self-starter with demonstrated commitment to innovation, creativity, and excellence• Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, identify, plan, coordinate, and implement new services, resources and work methods• Well-developed organization and problem-solving skills• Proven aptitude to learn new software applications, independently and with support• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office suite• Intermediate skills in ILS and basic skills in GIS software, web best practices and associated softwareCompensationThe salary for this position will be commensurate with experience and qualification within the USG 7 salary level. Hiring range: $54,119.36 – $67,649.21 based on 2023/2024 salary scalesFor more information about this job and to apply, see the posting on Waterloo’s Careers at Waterloo website.We welcome interested candidates to connect directly with Nancy Collins (Head, Information Services & Resources, Dana Porter Library and Musagetes Architecture Library) ncollins@uwaterloo.ca, to learn more about this exciting position.Deadline for applications: For assured consideration, application should be received by January 5, 2024.Job openings are posted until the position has been filled. Due to the number of applications received, only applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.The University of Waterloo is committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. The University of Waterloo is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River.The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources at hrhelp@uwaterloo.ca or 519-888-4567, ext. 45935.About the University of WaterlooWaterloo has spawned thousands of commercial and social enterprises, is home to the world’s largest co-operative education program and boasts a uniquely entrepreneurial culture that encourages experimentation and risk-taking. The result is an outstanding learning and research experience for more than 36,000 undergraduate and graduate students in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada — the anchor of Canada’s innovation corridor.University of Waterloo — Canada’s top innovation university — is a research powerhouse and the engine of one of the world’s leading startup ecosystems. Offering world-class scholarship and research, combined with unparalleled experience-based education, Waterloo builds a better future for Canada and the world by championing innovation and collaboration to create solutions relevant to the needs of today and tomorrow. For more information about Waterloo, please visit uwaterloo.ca. |
| Application Process |
| https://careers-uwaterloo.icims.com/jobs/11480/library-associate%2c-information-services-%26-resources/job?mobile=false&width=1200&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-300&jun1offset=-240 |
Library Associate, Information Services & Resources
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