Job Summary
Vaughan Memorial Library
Librarian, Rank 1 or 2
36-Month Contractually Limited Appointment
Acadia University and the Vaughan Memorial Library acknowledge that we are in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaw Nation. This land is governed by the treaties of Peace and Friendship, first signed by the Mi’kmaq, Wolastoqey, Peskotomuhkatiyik, and the British Crown in 1726. These treaties did not implicate or affirm the surrender or transfer of land to the British, but recognized Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqey title and set the rules for what was to be a long-standing relationship between nations. As an educational institution, we are continually learning more about how we can deeply engage and move forward the work of truth, reconciliation, and equity. As library faculty and staff, we are grateful to live and work in Mi’kma’ki. We recognize that without action, an acknowledgment is empty. It marks the beginning of the work ahead of us, not the end.
About Acadia University
Acadia University is located in Mtaban, Mi'kmaki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaw, Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet), and Peskotomuhkati (Passamaquoddy) people, and is committed to upholding the spirit and tenets of the Treaties of Peace and Friendship, as well as respecting the historical and contemporary contributions of African Nova Scotians to the land, culture, and life of the region. Acadia University is recognized as one of Canada’s premier undergraduate universities, offering a liberal arts education unique among post-secondary institutions.
About the Position
The Vaughan Memorial Library invites applications from candidates for a 36-month contractually limited term position at the rank of Librarian I or Librarian II commencing on July 1st, 2025.
As a member of Research Services at the Vaughan Memorial Library, the successful candidate will take on liaison responsibilities for the Department of Biology, Department of Chemistry, and the School of Nutrition & Dietetics, as well as the coordinating responsibility for electronic resources management (ERM).
Liaison duties include but are not limited to: developing and delivering information literacy sessions; providing one-on-one research consultations for students and faculty in liaison departments; collections development and management in liaison subject areas; maintaining online research guides for liaison subject areas; communicating and collaborating with faculty and students in liaison departments.
The ERM coordinator works closely with librarians and library staff, including the Acquisitions & E-Resources Coordinator, to assess, acquire, and manage subscriptions to electronic resources including e-journals, e-books, and databases. Using our integrated library systems, ALMA and Primo, the ERM coordinator will ensure access to the library’s electronic resources in collaboration with the library systems team and Novanet. The ERM coordinator will also be a locus of knowledge for current and future functionality in ALMA, Primo, and other subscription products.
The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in scholarly and professional activity, which may include academic research and publication, and participation in academic and professional conferences. The candidate should have a demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in their work, and the interest and willingness to participate in service and administrative activities within the department, the university, and externally.
Salary Range:
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Librarian I: $69,660 - $87,307
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Librarian II: $79,744 - $97,391
Salary will be determined based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.
About the Vaughan Memorial Library
The Vaughan Memorial Library is committed to providing the highest standards of programs, services, and vital resources necessary to support learning, teaching, research, and scholarly communication. Every Department and School at Acadia has its own liaison librarian who provides instructional services, informs departments/schools about research tools and strategies within their specific disciplines, and develops and maintains library collections to support teaching and research. Our liaison librarians and archivists are instrumental in supporting study, research, critical inquiry, academic honesty, and a lifelong love of independent learning. Librarians and archivists are also academics in their own right and are engaged in research, scholarship, and critical inquiry.
Academic Qualifications
Master of Library Science or its equivalent from an institution accredited by the American Library Association or an equivalent organization
Preferred Qualifications
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Academic, professional, community-based, or lived experience in the areas of Biology and/or Chemistry and/or Nutrition & Dietetics
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Experience with electronic resources management of collections
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Experience delivering information literacy instruction or teaching in other capacities
Compensation
How To Apply
Candidates are asked to submit their application in a single PDF document to Faculty.Careers@AcadiaU.ca. Receipt of the application will be acknowledged via email. Applications should include the following:
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a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, and the names and email/phone contact information of three references (to be contacted if short-listed).
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application should be addressed to:
Mike Beazley, Head, Research Services
Acadia University
Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada B4P 2R6
Email: Faculty.Careers@AcadiaU.ca
Acadia University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent residents shall be given priority. The University encourages applications from Indigenous people; African Canadians; African Nova Scotians; persons with disabilities; visible minorities; women; persons of any minority sexuality, gender identity or gender expression; and all intersections of these identities. Acadia embraces the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion as fundamental in creating an expansive academic environment and champions diverse knowledge systems as pillars of academic excellence. All applicants are required to submit an online Employment Equity Self-Identification Form as part of their application package. The form provides the option of self-identifying based on the applicant’s comfort level. Failure to complete the form by the closing date will result in the disqualification of your application.
Closing Date: Sunday, May 25th, 2025
Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that considers an applicant's accessibility needs. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact Mike Beazley (mike.beazley@acadiau.ca)