Librarian

Royal Roads University is located on the traditional lands of the Lekwungen-speaking Peoples, the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations. This land has been part of the fabric of the life of Indigenous communities long before Hatley Castle was built, and it will be long into the future. It is with gratitude that we now learn and work here, where the past, present and future of Indigenous and non-Indigenous students, faculty and staff come together. Located in one of Canada’s most beautiful National Historic Sites, RRU is just minutes from downtown Victoria, British Columbia and is surrounded by old growth forest and awe-inspiring ocean and mountain views. RRU is a special-purpose university that delivers high-quality applied and professional programs. Established by the provincial government in 1995 through the Royal Roads University Act, RRU was created with a unique mandate and governance structure to respond to the labour market needs of British Columbia. RRU has over 34,000 alumni in 92 countries. With a reputation for innovation, RRU is a leader in the delivery of blended learning programs, which combine intensive residency experiences with online course work.
Requisition #
FL006.5
Job Title
Librarian
Division Department
Royal Roads University -> Office of the Vice-President, Academic & Provost -> Student & Academic Services -> Library
Recruitment Type
Regular Full Time
Category
Faculty
# of Hires Needed
1
Closing Date
Job Description

Royal Roads University is seeking an experienced Librarian to join our university community as Librarian, Collections and Systems.

This role is dedicated to managing collections and systems that support RRU’s academic mission, aligned with our Learning, Teaching and Research Model and serving the objectives of the Academic Strategic Plan.  The successful candidate will play a key role as the point of contact for collections planning and decision-making, as well as the integration and maintenance of user-centric library systems.  It is expected that this role will be filled at the rank of Librarian II or III.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated success in assessing and curating collections to serve a wide range of academic programs, preferably with experience supporting interdisciplinary programs, and implementing and evaluating related systems. They will have experience working with Canadian licensing consortia and with a range of vendors and will draw upon their strong working knowledge of licences and expertise in evaluating resources, recommending and executing renewals, and negotiating with vendors. Additionally, they will be responsible for oversight and continued evaluation of the Library’s suite of discovery tools, as well as gathering evidence for and creating buy-in for best practices related to library systems.

The successful candidate will also provide and assess information literacy instruction, provide customized reference services for students and faculty, develop learning and support materials, and conduct outreach to students and faculty. Projects or initiatives to advance the work of the library or related academic services may also be undertaken.  The successful candidate will foster an environment of collegiality, working closely with Librarian colleagues to establish, assess, and continually improve service, and to share knowledge and expertise.

As an academic appointee and member of the Royal Roads University Faculty Association, appropriate participation and involvement in scholarship and service are expected.

Primary Collections & Systems Responsibilities

• Oversees and negotiates licensing agreements, maintaining relationships and liaising with vendors and consortia.
• Develops reports to identify and analyze collection usage data and external factors to determine trends and inform collection development.
• Supports equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility by assessing and identifying gaps in the Library’s collections and resources.
• Leverages relevant technologies to provide user-centric services for information access and discovery.

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Master of Library and Information Science, or equivalent, from an ALA-accredited program. A second master’s degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience working as an academic librarian at a research university with a minimum of five years of that experience in collections and/or systems.
• Proven track record of continuously improving library collections and systems with a strong orientation to providing digital and open resources.
• Fluency with current issues and trends in information resources and library technologies.
• Demonstrated success with recommending, implementing, and evaluating library-related systems and technologies necessary to serve the needs of students and faculty.
• Experience in conducting library instruction for a wide range of students and scholars.
• Demonstrated collaborative leadership approach with evidence of having fostered a team environment and mentorship of other professionals.
• Proven ability to establish positive relationships and productive collaborations with a wide range of people.
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of students and staff at different levels in the organization, internally and externally.
• Evidence of a strong service orientation and the ability to analyze problems to find realizable solutions, considering fiscal, technical, and human resource realities or limitations.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust priorities, take initiative, set goals, manage time wisely, and make quick, effective decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with integrated library systems discovery systems and authentication management services including OCLC WorldShare and OpenAthens.

Additional Information
At Royal Roads University, Librarians are members of the Royal Roads University Faculty Association (RRUFA) and are defined by excellence and achievement in a combination of three areas: librarianship, research and scholarship, and service. This is an initial three-year appointment with the possibility of conversion into a continuing appointment, subject to performance and operational needs. In addition to a collegial learning community, RRU offers a comprehensive compensation package. The salary range for the Librarian III currently runs between $88,734 to $122,380. Royal Roads University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our faculty and staff including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. The post will stay open until a successful candidate is found.
While Royal Roads University values all applications we receive, only those candidates shortlisted for further consideration will be contacted. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, you will need to be legally eligible to work in Canada for the duration of the employment contract. If you require any form of accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us directly at [email protected] attention: Lorisha Bühler or 250-391-2600 extension 4408 so we can offer you individualized assistance and ensure equity in our recruitment and hiring process. ALL COMPETITIONS WILL CLOSE AT 10.00 P.M. ON THE DATE OF CLOSING