Position Purpose and Summary
The University Archivist and Assistant Librarian: Special Collections primary responsibility is managing all aspects of the University Archives and Special Collections. The position also provides reference support to TWU students, faculty, staff, and other library users, both in person and through the Library’s involvement with a provincial-wide chat reference service.
The Archives serves as the repository of the recorded history of Trinity Western University. Through the acquisition and preservation of archival records and the provision of access to them, the Archives supports and furthers the mission of the University. Special collections include the C.S. Lewis and Friends Collection, which supports the University’s Inklings Institute of Canada, and other rare books, including Christian texts and hymnals.
As a dual role, the position is approximately 80% Archives/Special Collections and 20% reference services.
The Norma Marion Alloway Library currently houses more than 211,000 print volumes, access to over 1 million e-books and 140,000 e-journals, in addition to archival and curriculum collections. The Library is a member of the Archives Association of British Columbia, British Columbia Electronic Library Network, Canadian Research Knowledge Network, Council of Prairie and Pacific University Libraries, and the Electronic Health Library of British Columbia.
Key Areas of Accountability
University Archives and Special Collections
Reference Services
Other
The Person
Skills and Abilities
Personal
Driven and inspired by the idea of positively impacting the various marketplaces of life through the development of godly Christian leaders by serving the Trinity Western University community.
Warm-hearted, dedicated, committed and mature evangelical Christian with a keen desire to serve in family, church, work and community. A firm commitment to TWU’s Mission Statement, Core Values, Statement of Faith and Community Covenant. Strength of character and reputation, a pleasant personality with a positive and friendly attitude in the midst of a very busy and challenging atmosphere.
Servant-Leader Way of Life: Act in a manner that exemplifies Jesus Christ in all on and off campus contacts thereby living out the servant leadership mission of the university and contributing effectively towards achieving the institutional and Kingdom goals of the organization.
Key Internal Interactions
Reports: Assigned student employees
Reports to: University Librarian
Standards & Requirements
Education: Master’s Degree in Archival Studies from a recognized university archival education program or a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program with an archives specialization.
Experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience in archives management preferred, ideally in an academic environment, as well as experience providing reference/public service in a library setting.
Duties and responsibilities that do not constitute a major change may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of the supervisor either orally or in writing.
Created: Revised April 2024
Agreed to by: University Librarian & HR
How to Apply:
Trinity Western University is Canada’s premier Christian University of the arts, sciences, and professions.Recognized for quality, TWU is consistently ranked among the top two universities in Canada for Educational Experience by the National Survey of Student Engagement; holds four Canada Research Chairs; wins National Championships in U Sports; and emphasizes experiential learning to prepare graduates to make a global impact. TWU has been developing leaders of character and competence for more than 50 years. Interested candidates are asked to carefully review the TWU Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, and Community Covenant (available here). Successful candidates must be willing to support these statements during their employment at TWU.
All prospective faculty are required to submit the following as part of their online application:
Please complete the online application available here; only complete applications will be considered. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.
Trinity Western University encourages applications from all eligible candidates who are able to commit to the university’s mission, values, and Christian identity as articulated in its Statement of Faith and Community Covenant. We are committed to an ethic of inclusion and to the equal treatment of all persons without discrimination in accordance with human rights law. We particularly invite applications from indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations during the application process should contact Isabel Lopez (Isabel.Lopez@twu.ca) in the Human Resources Department.
Trinity Western University is located on the traditional and ancestral territory of the Sto:lo people.
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