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Humanities and Social Sciences Library McGill University: Liaison Librarian, History & East Asian Studies

Position Summary: To assist in the provision of a range of library and information services and collections to support teaching, learning, research, and outreach activities in the Humanities and Social Sciences at McGill University.

Duties

This liaison librarian position will support teaching, learning, and research in History (all areas) and East Asian Studies.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Advise clients on discovering, accessing, and effectively using the full range of library and information resources available to meet teaching, learning and research needs in specific discipline areas.
• Provide to on-site and remote clients, assistance and consultation services in information resource
discovery and access in relation to specific teaching, learning or research needs.
• Develop and maintain communication links, and appropriately liaise with designated academic
departments and/or university centres to ensure library and information needs are understood and met.
• Coordinate the work of other library staff in designated areas and work effectively as a member of a team.
• Conduct information literacy/skills classes and training programs for clients and library staff.
• Develop, produce, and maintain library documentation, including web content.
• Assist in the development of the Library’s collection in specific disciplinary areas to ensure teaching, learning, and research needs are met.
• Promote the Library’s resources and services and assist in fundraising activities as appropriate.
• Work in partnership with other library and University staff and sections, as well as external groups, on specific projects.
• Serve on various library, faculty, and university committees and represent the library on external
committees, as required.
• Maintain current awareness of emerging technologies and developments in the library, education,
and information environments and develop possible responses.
• The discipline areas outlined on the posting are not exclusive and may change over time.
• The list of duties and responsibilities outlined above is representative and not a complete and detailed list of tasks which may be performed by a librarian. It may be amended from time to time.
Reporting relationship
The position reports to the Head, Liaison Services.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Required:
1. ALA-accredited master’s degree in library or information science.
2. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
3. Proficiency in Chinese, written and spoken.
4. User-focused orientation in provision of library services.
5. Three years of professional experience serving library users in an academic setting.
6. Knowledge of, and experience in, the use of relevant information resources, including electronic and networked resources.
7. Experience developing and offering information literacy classes to both small and large groups.
8. Experience developing a collection of print and online resources in the areas of History and/or East Asian Studies.
9. Sound information and communication technology skills.
10. Excellent organizational, user service, and teamwork skills.
11. High level of professionalism, a commitment to the organization and its mission, and the ability to work flexibly in a changing environment.
12. Ability to understand and respond to priorities and trends in the Library and University environments.

Desired:

  • Academic credentials in either History or East Asian Studies.
  • Oral and written communication skills in French.
  • Working knowledge of Japanese or Korean.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applications should address the above selection criteria, be accompanied by a letter of interest,
curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of three referees.

Internal Candidates: Current McGill employees must apply via internal postings on Workday. These are accessed using the ‘Find Jobs’ report in Workday under the “Careers” application. Please refer to the job aid: Applying at McGill Guide for Internal Candidates

External Candidates: Applicants who are not current McGill employees must apply via external postings on Workday. Use the filters on the left-hand side to focus your search. The website will direct you to create a Workday account. Please note you must use a personal email address when creating this account. Do not use @mail.mcgill.ca or @mcgill.ca email addresses. Applicants must use their legal name when creating an applicant account on Workday. Please refer to the job aid: Applying at McGill Guide for External Candidates

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND DIVERSITY

At the McGill Library, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where
everyone feels valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that
reflects the diversity of our community.

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity
groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons
with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures.
Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application
process may contact, in confidence, Professor Angela Campbell, Associate Provost (Equity and
Academic Policies) by email or phone at 514-398-1660.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.