Associate University Librarian, Learning & Research Services

Athabasca University (AU); Town of Athabasca; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent Canadian university located in Alberta seeks an experienced Associate University Librarian to lead its Learning and Research Services team. This role involves establishing priorities, coordinating library services, and promoting support for teaching and research. The ideal candidate will have an ALA-accredited master's degree, strong leadership skills, and experience in academic library settings. Commitment to professional development and user-centered service is paramount in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years supervisory experience in an academic library.
• Experience leading and mentoring staff for success.
• Commitment to continual professional growth and lifelong learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the library's learning & research services team.
• Establish plans and priorities to align with university goals.
• Serve as delegate for the University Librarian when required.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

User-centered approach to service

Time management skills

Education

ALA-accredited master's degree in library and information science

Tools

Online communication and presentation tools

Job description

Overview

Athabasca University's Library and Scholarly Resources is recruiting for a permanent full-time Associate University Librarian, Learning and Research Services.

Position

Reporting to the University Librarian, the Associate University Librarian Learning & Research Services (AUL, L&RS) leads the library's learning & research services (L&RS) team, comprised of digital literacy, reference services, open educational resources, and public services (the library information desk, interlibrary loans and library mailroom). The incumbent establishes plans and priorities for the team, ensuring that university and library goals are met, and that provided services are assessed for effectiveness, efficiency, and alignment with broader university goals. The AUL, L&RS works closely with other senior library staff in departmental planning and is responsible for expanding awareness of Library support for learning, teaching, and research at AU. The incumbent will also serve as delegate for the University Librarian when required.

Qualifications

• ALA-accredited master\'s degree in library and information science or international equivalent is required. Educational background in education, instructional design or a related field is a definite asset.
• Minimum of three years supervisory experience is required, including the provision of training and the assessment of employee performance, preferably in an academic library.
• Minimum three years\' experience in increasingly responsible positions related to public service, reference, and instruction is required, preferably in an academic library.
• Experience leading, coaching, and mentoring staff for success, and ability to cultivate an environment of collegiality, respect, trust, and teamwork is required.
• Demonstrated experience with strategic planning and collaborative decision making is required.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills are required.
• Established user-centred approach to service, and ability to develop partnerships with colleagues, users, and internal and external partners is required.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver effective information literacy instruction to library users is required.
• Demonstrated understanding of online pedagogy is required.
• Attention to accuracy and detail, and the ability to meet deadlines is required.
• Demonstrated facility with online communication and presentation tools is required.
• Established understanding of library supports for research is required.
• Experience leading in a changing environment is required.
• Commitment to continual professional growth and lifelong learning is required.
• Effective time management skills are required.
• Experience supervising staff across bargaining units is a definite asset.
• A demonstrated understanding of graduate research requirements and processes and of the provision of library services in the context of a distance education environment is desired.
• Strong awareness of openness in education is highly desired.

A detailed job description can be viewed at: Associate University Librarian, Learning and Research Services.

Contact Information: For more information regarding this role, please contact Elaine Fabbro, University Librarian, Library & Scholarly Resources at [e-mail].