Librarian, Student Engagement

Job Summary

UFV seeks an innovative, dynamic, and service-oriented professional for the position of Student Engagement Librarian (“SE Librarian”), who will collaboratively develop, coordinate, and support engagement and outreach initiatives for students, including non-traditional students and those from underserved populations, to target and meet the unique needs and interests of each student group.

The position will work with their colleagues, campus departments and community partners to plan and implement innovative outreach efforts, targeted programming, and inclusive initiatives, engaging the university community while adapting and promoting student-centered library services that contribute to student success and retention.

Under the supervision of the University Librarian, the Student Engagement Librarian will participate in a wide range of activities, including information literacy instruction and research help consultations; decolonization initiatives; institutional committee meetings; collaborative and grant-funded projects; employee and student orientation; and the UFV Library Student Engagement Working Group (SEWG). Assists with other projects that will arise such as open education, digital humanities, archives, and professional development activities in keeping with their discipline in and outside the institution.

The Librarian will:

• Develop, deliver, and assess, in collaboration with colleagues, campus departments and community partners, effective library communications and outreach initiatives that increase undergraduate and graduate student awareness of library resources, facilities, services and events, enhancing the student experience and supporting learner success.
• Manage the Student Engagement Working Group including scheduling and managing meetings, liaising with Library and student groups, and managing membership.
• Liaise with campus departments to promote awareness of the library's pivotal role as a crucial partner in facilitating student engagement, success, and learning.
• Collaborate closely with a team of librarians to ensure a cohesive and well-integrated outreach approach that leverages the collective expertise of the team.
• Advance the Library's goals of information and digital literacies as core competencies.
• Work with the Library Access Services and Reference team to design and deliver a cohesive program of research help services, information literacy instruction, and collection-based solutions, integrating assessment measures of programs and student success.
• Work on the UFV Library Marketing Committee to support the marketing and promotional needs of the department.
• Act as liaison librarian for assigned subject areas; Organize events and programs which advocate library resources and services, providing outreach to incoming students and potential students as well as those students transitioning out.
• Connect and liaise with community partners to share expertise, promote the library, or participate in projects.

Qualifications

• ALA-Accredited Masters Degree in Library and Information or an international equivalent. Three years of Academic Library experience is preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Comprehensive information technology and digital literacy skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work creatively and effectively as a member of a team.
• A high-level service commitment and flexibility and willingness to assume a variety of assignments.
• Ability to recognize, respect, and work effectively with individuals and groups with diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
• Demonstrated knowledge of issues related to equity and inclusion.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and productive working relationships and engage in workplace culture.
• Ability to recognize and appreciate the contributions of colleagues.
• Committed to demonstrating respect for colleagues at every level by trusting in their abilities and knowledge to perform their roles and earning respect through meeting commitments.
• Models and demonstrates good communication through active listening and appreciative inquiry and open to providing and receiving timely, constructive feedback.
• Listens to, encourages, and expresses creative and innovative ideas. Open to experimenting with and improvising new ways of approaching processes, tasks, or problems.

About UFV

The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Stó:lo Tém:éxw (Stó:lo Land; Stó:lo World). In all that we do, UFV strives to support and honour the Stó:lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW — which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization, recognizing our responsibilities to community, and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty, staff, and administrators working at UFV.

UFV has campus locations in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, and Hope in the beautiful British Columbia, and in Chandigarh, India. Recognized as one of BC's top employers, UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1,400 passionate professionals who value integrity, inclusivity and excellence. At UFV, you will serve a vibrant community and shape the future of 15,000 students.

Indigenization, equity, and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of groups that experience discrimination due to race, colour, place of origin, ancestry, and/or religion, persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer.  Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process, and results are not shared with the selection committee.  Inquiries about the survey may be directed to careers@ufv.ca.  Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible, UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials.

UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.