Public Services Librarian, Centre for Newfoundland Studies

Public Services Librarian
Centre for Newfoundland Studies
Tenure Track
Queen Elizabeth II LibraryMemorial University of Newfoundland Libraries invites applications for a tenure track position at the Centre for Newfoundland Studies (CNS).

Centre for Newfoundland Studies
The Centre for Newfoundland Studies, located in the Queen Elizabeth II Library, is a research library with a mandate to collect published materials in all areas relating to Newfoundland and Labrador. It is a closed stack collection consisting of monographs, microforms, government documents, periodicals, maps, rare books and an extensive vertical file collection. It provides reference service to the faculty and students of Memorial University, to visiting scholars and to the public, both in-person and virtually with a worldwide reach. It has a special responsibility for bibliography projects and development and maintenance of reference tools that contribute to scholarship in the field of Newfoundland and Labrador Studies.

Position Description
CNS is seeking a creative, out-going, user-centered and initiative-driven librarian who can work in an environment with a diverse clientele and a wide-ranging, multi-disciplinary array of requests concerning Newfoundland and Labrador topics.
The successful candidate will provide the following duties: reference services to undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and the public; the design and delivery of information literacy instruction both in-person and virtually for diverse audiences; collection development, particularly in the areas of government documents, e-resources, music and film; subject analysis and creation of annotations for article citations in the Periodical Article Bibliography ; oversight of CNS web pages; and engagement and outreach activities with community groups. The successful candidate will participate in academic service through committee work within the library system, university-wide committees and/or community service related to their areas of expertise. The successful candidate will engage in scholarly activities such as research, scholarship and/or creative pursuits. On occasion, they will act as delegate for the Head of the Centre.

Qualifications
An ALA-accredited graduate degree is required. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and a demonstrated ability to deliver a high-level of customer service are essential. An academic degree or significant experience in an area relevant to the work in CNS is a definite asset. Experience with library public service duties and information literacy is desirable.

Who we are
Librarians at Memorial University Libraries are part of the Memorial University of Newfoundland Faculty Association (MUNFA). For more information about MUNFA, see https://munfa.ca/  Memorial University Libraries contributes to and supports the University’s research agenda and student success at all levels. For more details about Memorial University Libraries, visit our website at: http://www.library.mun.ca

Memorial University is committed to employment equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism, and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including: women; people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous Peoples; visible minorities, and racialized people; and people with disabilities. All applicants are invited to identify themselves as a member of an equity-deserving group(s) as appropriate. Applicants cannot be considered as a member of an equity-deserving group(s) unless they complete an employment equity survey. Memorial is committed to providing an inclusive learning and work environment. If there is anything we can do to ensure your full participation during the application process please contact [email protected] directly and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements.

We acknowledge that the lands on which Memorial University’s campuses are situated are in the traditional territories of diverse Indigenous groups, and we acknowledge with respect the diverse histories and cultures of the Beothuk, Mi’kmaq, Innu, and Inuit of this province.

Memorial has an all-Indigenous Committee on Ethical Research Impacting Indigenous Groups (CERIIG) to ensure research, including classroom research, meets high standards of ethics and responsibility. For more information, including the university’s Indigenization Strategy, see the Vice President (Indigenous) website: https://www.mun.ca/indigenous/
Memorial University is the largest university in Atlantic Canada and has a special obligation to the people of this province. As the province’s only university, Memorial plays an integral role in the education and cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador. Offering diverse undergraduate and graduate programs to 19,000 students, Memorial’s St. John’s campus provides a distinctive and stimulating environment for learning in the capital city, which has a vibrant cultural life and access to a wide range of outdoor activities.

Salary
An appointment at the rank of Librarian I or Librarian II is anticipated. Salary is based on experience and qualifications. The salary floors for a Librarian I and II are $64,018 and $73,286 respectively, as of September 1, 2023.
To apply Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of three referees, stating competition #F01149-2024-32, no later than April 5th, 2024, electronically or in writing to:

Dr. Dianne Keeping
Dean of Libraries
Memorial University Libraries
St. John’s, NL
Email: [email protected]