The Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) is seeking a dedicated individual to fill the role of Outreach and Copyright Librarian. Reporting to the Director of Library Services, you'll advance our mission to support learning, teaching, and research. You will be promoting Library collections and services, coordinating copyright education and compliance, planning and delivering instruction, and providing reference services.
As our Outreach and Copyright Librarian, you'll develop innovative outreach initiatives to raise awareness of resources available through the library. Collaborating with departments across the institution, you'll develop strategies to effectively promote library services and collections to students, faculty, and justice and public safety professionals. You will craft engaging promotional materials, online guides, and tutorials, and contribute to website content. Additionally, you'll educate our community about copyright, delivering educational sessions to faculty and staff, and guiding them through copyright clearance processes for third-party materials used in JIBC courses.
In addition to outreach and copyright, you'll deliver engaging library instruction sessions tailored to student and faculty needs. Working closely with faculty, you'll ensure students receive comprehensive instruction in information literacy, including research skills modules and workshops on APA Style.
Providing expert reference services will also be a cornerstone of your role. You'll assist students, faculty, and staff with inquiries, utilizing online databases and tools to conduct literature searches. Your support will extend to helping students find material for papers and presentations, offering guidance on APA citations, and alerting faculty to current research trends.
As one of three liaison librarians, you will coordinate access to Library services for students, faculty and staff in the School of Criminal Justice and Security. You will collaborate with faculty to ensure excellent instruction and reference services for this School.
Beyond your core responsibilities, you'll collaborate with the Director of Library Services on matters involving library policy and future plans. Special projects may arise, providing opportunities for professional growth and development. Engaging in continuous professional development activities, such as attending conferences and networking events, will be essential for staying abreast of developments in the field.
Academic:
Master’s degree in library and information studies from an ALA accredited school.
Other Knowledge/Training:
Knowledge:
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of information literacy goals, trends and developments.
• Knowledge of adult education principles.
• Comprehensive knowledge of educational technology as it applies to libraries, such as the BlackBoard LMS.
• Broad knowledge of print and electronic resources for a wide variety of disciplines
• Comprehensive knowledge of reference services for a wide variety of subjects.
• In-depth knowledge of APA citation style.
• Familiarity with SpringShare products e.g. LibGuides.
Skills and Abilities:
• Strong customer service commitment
• Ability to work effectively with students, faculty and staff.
• Ability to establish relationships with faculty in order to promote the Library.
• Excellent interpersonal skills (including networking, promotional, and advocacy skills).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (including ability to speak in public).
• Ability to work effectively in a collegial team environment.
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to plan, design, and deliver instruction, face to face and online.
Desirable Qualifications:
• Comprehensive knowledge of Canadian copyright law and practices in relation to education, and ability to keep up to date with changes to these laws.
• Knowledge or experience in subject areas such as criminology, policing, and legal research.
Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) is a public, post-secondary institution that provides education and training to those who’ll be there to support British Columbians and others around the world, when a life is at stake or when health, safety or property is in jeopardy. Work for JIBC and be a part of the big picture – supporting justice and public safety professionals at all stages of their careers in fields including law enforcement, firefighting, paramedicine, security and emergency management.
As a JIBC employee, you’ll play a role in our educational programming, which also includes complementary and related areas of study – from conflict resolution, mediation, leadership and counselling, to cybersecurity, business intelligence, and tactical criminal analysis – as well as applied research in the justice and public safety fields. Join our team and help us prepare JIBC graduates to contribute to safer communities and a more just society.
We offer a total compensation package that includes a benefit plan, which includes Extended Health and Dental Benefits after three months, and enrollment in the College Pension Plan upon hire. In addition, we offer 20 vacation days and 10 Personal Days annually (pro-rated in first year), as well as generous other leave entitlements.
Start date: Open until filled with a first review of applicants on May 20, 2024.
Position Number: 1000070
This full-time, regular position is available from June 17, 2024. This position is located at the New Westminster campus.
Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online. Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying. Only candidates selected for an interview will be notified.
The Justice Institute of British Columbia is an equal-opportunity employer and is interested in broadening the diversity of its staff. We encourage applications from individuals from visible minority groups, individuals of Indigenous heritage, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientation or gender identity.
If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at hr@jibc.ca.
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