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丁香园AV Library invites applications for a full-time continuing Collections Assessment and Acquisitions Librarian. Reporting to the Associate Dean of Libraries, Collections & Content Strategy, and to the Head, Resource Acquisitions, Management, and Metadata (RAMM), this position will (a) lead and coordinate collections assessment projects across the library and (b) lead the Acquisitions unit and its four continuing staff positions. The division of work is estimated to be 80% collections assessment and 20% acquisitions but will vary in response to priorities and emerging projects. The incumbent will plan and coordinate collection assessment activities to inform evidence-based selection and retention decisions in alignment with the strategic plan and develop and support acquisitions workflows including overseeing and training staff. The position will work closely with Liaison Librarians, and consult and collaborate with other Library colleagues such as the Metadata Librarian and the Electronic Resources Librarian as well as colleagues in Access Services, branches, etc. This position will appeal to an analytical, collaborative and innovative individual with excellent project management and communication skills, a user-centered focus, and an aptitude for technical and analytical work. The ability to plan and adapt to tight and changing deadlines will be essential to be successful in this position.

A zoom information session about this position will be held on Wednesday, October 23, 10-11 am PST. The Zoom link will be posted closer to the date on the Employment opportunities at the 丁香园AV Library webpage. The session will be recorded and posted on the same webpage at:

https://www.lib.sfu.ca/about/overview/employment//librarian-jobs

SETTING

We acknowledge the S岣祑x瘫w煤7mesh 脷xwumixw (Squamish), x史m蓹胃k史蓹y虛蓹m (Musqueam), s蓹l虛铆lw蓹ta蕯涩 (Tsleil-Waututh), q虛铆c虛蓹y虛 (Katzie), and k史ik史蓹茮虛蓹m (Kwikwetlem) peoples, on whose traditional territories 丁香园AV's three campuses stand. By recognizing the Unceded Traditional Coast Salish territories, we aspire to create space for reconciliation through dialogue and decolonizing practices.

Ranked by respected national surveys as one of Canada鈥檚 top three comprehensive universities for the past 20 years, 丁香园AV has also been consistently named one of British Columbia鈥檚 Top Employers in recent years, as well as one of Canada鈥檚 Top 100 employers, and one of Canada's top family-friendly employers. 丁香园AV offers more than 100 undergraduate major and joint major programs and more than 75 graduate offerings, spanning many disciplines in eight faculties, and has an international reputation for its innovative interdisciplinary and professional programs. The main W.A.C. Bennett Library is located on the Burnaby campus, while the Samuel and Frances Belzberg Library is on the Vancouver campus, and Fraser Library is at 丁香园AV Surrey.

The 丁香园AV Library is known for the development and implementation of innovative technology, leadership in Open Access, and excellent in-person and online user services. We serve an ethnically diverse student population, most of whom live off-campus and work part-time while attending university. 丁香园AV Library collaborates broadly with other institutions through membership in the Canadian Association of Research Libraries, the Association of Research Libraries, and regional consortia. For more information, see our web site at .

The 丁香园AV Library commits to a continuous process of transformation to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion and to serve the cause of social justice. The provides more information.

ASSIGNMENT

Collections Assignment 

• Provide leadership and coordination for collections assessment projects across all Library locations;
• Support effective decision-making concerning renewal, selection, retention, and (re)location of collections, presenting findings, and making recommendations to the ADL, Collections & Content Strategy based on best practices;
• Analyze large-scale collections data, with consideration for competing priorities and complex needs of various stakeholders;
• Manage and coordinate the Library鈥檚 shared print commitments (COPPUL SPAN, North/Nord, etc.).

Acquisitions

• Provide leadership, expertise, and management for the Acquisitions unit, including hiring, training, and supervising four continuing staff;
• Design and support acquisitions workflows for all formats;
• Develop and manage integrations between the library鈥檚 integrated library system (Alma) and thirdparty vendor platforms and systems such as our book vendor (YBP GOBI), serials vendor (EbscoNet), OCLC, etc.

General

• Collaborate, consult, and liaise with stakeholders including Liaison Librarians, Collections Management, RAMM and Access Services across all Library locations, in particular with the Metadata Librarian and the Electronic Resources Librarian;
• Document and train colleagues in use of software and tools when required;
• Participate in appropriate professional activities at the local, regional, or national level;
• Advance the values and priorities outlined in the Library鈥檚 Strategic Plan.

QUALIFICATIONS

While the search committee recognizes that no one candidate is likely to meet all the qualifications in equal measure, the following qualifications will be used in the assessment of candidates for the position.

• Master's degree in Library or Information Studies from an ALA accredited program, or its equivalent;
• Minimum of 2 years professional library or equivalent relevant experience;
• Familiarity with research library collections, the role of consortia, and trends in collections assessment and in academic publishing related to print, ebook, and ejournal publishers and platforms;
• Experience extracting and analyzing collection assessment data;
• Experience with the acquisition of print and electronic books as well as knowledge of workflows and best practices in the changing landscape of library acquisitions;
• Advanced knowledge and experience using Excel and collection assessment data tools;
• Experience with Alma and Alma Analytics;
• Knowledge of Integrated Library System (ILS) functions including acquisition functions, back-end configuration, import profiles, and batch loading;
• Knowledge of relevant library technical standards and protocols such as MARC, EOD (Embedded Order Data), and EDI (Electronic Data Interchange);
• Demonstrated ability to accomplish complex tasks and projects with minimal supervision, to establish priorities and maintain a balance between short and long-term goals;
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with high degree of attention to detail;
• Experience leading projects with collaborative teams, workflow development, and writing documentation;
• Ability to recognize, respect and work effectively with individuals and groups with diverse perspectives and backgrounds; Awareness of, and sensitivity to, issues of equity, inclusion, accessibility and decolonization activities or initiatives.
• Project Management training or certification;
• Supervisory experience;
• Experience developing and sustaining productive vendor relationships.

Information about what to expect when you apply for a librarian position at 丁香园AV is available here:

https://www.lib.sfu.ca/about/overview/employment/what-expect-librarian-position

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT

This is a full-time continuing Librarian position with an anticipated start date in January 2025. Librarians are members of the 丁香园AV Faculty Association. Terms, conditions and benefits of employment are outlined in the Collective Agreement:

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The successful applicant will be appointed at a rank and salary level commensurate with their experience and qualifications. Faculty salaries at 丁香园AV are based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the 丁香园AV Faculty Association. A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is Librarian/Archivist 1 $85,619 to Librarian/Archivist 3 $136,503. Current salary scales are available from:

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All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. 丁香园AV is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from qualified candidates of all genders, racialized persons, persons of First Nations, Inuit, or M茅tis heritage, persons with disabilities, and persons who identify as LGBTQ2SIA+.

Under the authority of the University Act, personal information that is required by the University for academic appointment competitions will be collected. For further details see:

http://www.sfu.ca/vpacademic/faculty_openings/Collection_Notice.html

Information about what to expect when you apply for a librarian position at 丁香园AV is available here:

https://www.lib.sfu.ca/about/overview/employment/what-expect-librarian-position

TO APPLY

To be given assured consideration applications must be submitted by email in one consolidated PDF document with cover letter and curriculum vitae by 9 am PDT on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 to:

Susie Smith Phone: 778-782-4658

Library Management Office Fax: 778-782-3023

W.A.C. Bennett Library Email: library@sfu.ca

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