| The successful candidate will:
Evaluate the relevance, quality and cost-effectiveness of resources in all formats.
Inform collection development decisions, strategies and policies including trials, subscriptions, weeding and assessment for Business & Education resources.
Support communication and outreach related to collections.
Contribute to consortial initiatives, including involvement in consortia working groups and projects (eg. Ontario Council of University Libraries, Collaborative Futures, Canadian Research Knowledge Network)
Support the Library’s strategic goals through active membership on working groups and project teams.
Participate in developing recommendations for improving library-wide policies, procedures, and services.
Engage in professional development, scholarly activity, and service under the terms of the Collective Agreement.
Work with colleagues responsible for acquisitions, e-resource management, e-learning, metadata, and discovery and access in order to maximize user access to collections.
As part of a team, contribute to the development and implementation of workflows to manage electronic resources.
Assist with other collection development priorities as required.
All applicants to this Brock Black cluster hire must identify as Black, African, and/or as a person of African-Caribbean descent in their cover letter and through the self-identification application process. This opportunity is specific to applicants who self-identify as Black, African, and/or of African-Caribbean descent, and this self-identification information will be used for the purposes of screening candidates. Candidates are invited to share their intersectional identities at their discretion. Please note this information will be securely accessed only by members of the search committee and all professional librarians for the fulfillment of this cluster hiring initiative.
Qualified candidates will possess the following:
A Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library program or equivalent.
Knowledge of collection development theory and practice, as well as acquisitions business practices.
Understanding of concepts, tools, and methods used in collections assessment.
Demonstrated aptitude with relevant information technology, such as integrated library systems, Microsoft Office applications, including proficiency with Excel.
Awareness of national and provincial consortia (e.g. Canadian Research Knowledge Network, Ontario Council of University Libraries) and their role in licensing and managing access to resources.
Demonstrated flexibility and ability to manage a diverse workload.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.
Familiarity with inclusivity, accessibility, reconciliation, and decolonization initiatives in academic libraries.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve problems.
Evidence of creative and flexible approaches to setting and achieving professional goals.
Demonstrated ability to work well in both team-based and self-directed environments.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Qualifications Considered an Asset:
We want to emphasize that these qualifications are considered an asset. They are not required, and we are committed to helping our future colleague develop these skills.
Master’s level education in an academic discipline.
Relevant professional background or education in Business or Education.
Detailed knowledge of resources in Business and/or Education.
Familiarity with discovery and resource management systems, e-resources access management, authentication methods, as well as cataloging and metadata processes, standards, and tools.
Familiarity with interpreting and monitoring license agreements.
Familiarity with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and implications for collections work including acquisition, discovery, and assessment. |
