Academic Librarian

King’s University College at Western University, situated on the traditional territories of the Anishnaabek, Haudenosaunee, Lūnaapéewak, and Chonnonton peoples, invites applications for a Full-Time Academic Librarian.

King’s University College is affiliated with Western University a large, world-class university. King’s students enjoy learning in smaller classes led by outstanding faculty on a small, beautiful campus while enjoying the experiences of being part of a comprehensive university. As a Catholic university, King’s emphasizes the value of each individual and the importance of social justice. Faculty, employees and students from all faiths and backgrounds are welcome. Respect for the human person is behind our commitment to diversity, accessibility, social justice and to building the common good. King’s is home to approximately 3500 full- and part-time students from across Canada as well as 35 other countries.

King’s University College is situated in London, Ontario. With a diverse population of over 530,000 people, London is currently the 11th largest city in Canada and offers its residents and visitors big-city appeal mixed with small-town charm. To learn more about London, please visit https://www.ledc.com.

JOB TITLE: Academic Librarian

JOB TYPE: Continuing Full Time

JOB AVAILABILITY: This posting is for an existing vacancy

DESCRIPTION:

The Academic Librarian provides leadership and oversight for the User Services and Teaching & Learning portfolios, to align with the Cardinal Carter Library’s mission to support teaching, learning and research while collaboratively engaging with campus partners. They play a leading role in shaping and implementing a strategic vision for user services and outreach, educational resources, and teaching and learning, including curriculum development, library instruction, and assessment.

The duties and responsibilities of an Academic Librarian include a combination of Professional Practice of Academic Librarianship; scholarship: research, study, professional development, scholarly and creative activities; and, university service and academic or professional service. Academic Librarians have a year-round involvement in the work of the University. The Academic Librarian is a key member of the library team and will participate in key discussions regarding the general management and long-term strategic direction of the library.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate will bring/have:

• An ALA-accredited Master of Library Science (MLS)/Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS) degree or with undergraduate or master's degree in one of the academic disciplines offered at King’s University College.
• A minimum of 5 years of recent/related professional experience in an academic library
• Six years of post-MLIS (or international equivalent) progressively responsible library leadership experience in an academic or research library, including supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of the informational and research needs and behaviour of academic library users in order to provide the necessary services, collections and resources to meet those needs
• Demonstrated experience designing, teaching, and assessing information literacy and research skill development sessions. Experience developing, teaching and assessing sessions that are online, in-person or hybrid (synchronous and/or asynchronous) is an asset.
• Effective interpersonal and human relations skills necessary to build strong relationships with the library's leadership team, direct and indirect reports, student library assistants, library users, colleagues at Western and the affiliate university college libraries, and consortial partners.
• Leadership, motivational and team building skills.
• Demonstrated and effective planning, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, implement, and carry out complex projects, with excellent time management skills in order to set appropriate priorities and meet deadlines.
• A strong understanding of customer focused service delivery, research supports and library learning techniques, collection management, the organization of libraries, automated library systems and web-based systems.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills necessary to relate to other campus departments, vendors and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and antiracism (EDI-D), and experience applying this commitment to work in libraries or archives
• Knowledge of current issues and trends in library and general technology facing academic libraries and the ability to exploit those technologies to further the library’s mission.
• Ability to operate, maintain, support, and evaluate Library systems, specifically Ex Libris in the Alma/Primo environments

Applicants must have fluent written and oral communication skills in English.