Mount Allison University Libraries and Archives invites applications from qualified candidates for the position of Collections Project Librarian. This 18-month position is designed to provide collections support in advance of a major library renovation. The position will run from January 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Dean of Libraries & Archives, the Collections Project Librarian will undertake a comprehensive review of the Main Library General Collection and Reference Collections (~288,000 items). In collaboration with subject librarians and using data gathered via Alma Analytics and other sources, they will:
Required Qualifications
This position is represented by the Mount Allison Faculty Association. The appointment will be made at the rank of Assistant Librarian. Salary will be within the established range and commensurate with qualifications and experience. In 2023-2024, the annual salary minimum for the rank of Assistant Librarian is $80,937 (Step 1) to $112,204 (Step 10).
The review of applications will begin November 18, 2024. A letter of application and curriculum vitae should be formatted as one MS Word or PDF file and sent to Anne LePage, Chair of the Search Committee, by e-mail to:
Caroline Kaszar, Administrative Assistant
Mount Allison University Libraries and Archives
49 York Street
Sackville, NB E4L 1C6
ckaszar@mta.ca
Mount Allison University, located in Sackville, New Brunswick, is a leader in providing quality liberal education to undergraduate students in arts, sciences, social sciences, fine arts and music. Mount Allison’s intimate educational environment extends learning beyond the classroom, encouraging the growth of the whole person through a full range of experiences in the campus and community.
The Mount Allison University Libraries and Archives is committed to working with students and faculty in order to meet its academic and research needs. Mount Allison Libraries & Archives includes the Ralph Pickard Bell Library, which is the main library, the Alfred Whitehead Music Library, and the University Archives. We invite you to look at our website for more information about the Libraries & Archives and about the University at www.mta.ca.
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Mount Allison University is committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We encourage applications from members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual and gender identities. We seek candidates with qualifications and knowledge to contribute to the further diversification of our campus community.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Canadian and permanent residents should indicate their citizenship status in their application.
Mount Allison University acknowledges, honours, and respects that the land named Sackville, NB is part of the unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People who are the historic inhabitants, custodians, and dwellers on the land where our University is built and confirms its commitment to strengthening relationships with all Indigenous people.