Instruction & Technologies Librarian - Jobs in Comox Valley, BC

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Posting Number F0366Division Student Services & RegistrarDepartment Library ServicesSupervisor Title Coordinator of Library ServicesLocation Comox Valley/Campbell River (CV/CR)Posting Type Internal/External PostingPosition Status RegularIf Others, please specifyDesired Start Date 04/04/2022Position End Date (if temporary)Weekly work schedule (please indicate the start and end times for each day of work)Schedule to be determined. May include evening and weekend hours.% 100Pay GradePosition SummaryReporting to the Coordinator Library Services, the Instruction and Technologies Librarian, is a non instructional faculty position in the North Island College Library & Learning Commons.The librarian provides library instruction and reference services in person and virtually to advance the principles of information literacy. The incumbent remains current with evolving information technologies to best integrate and advance the LLC’s teaching and service goals. The librarian holds a leadership role in overseeing the technologies used within the LLC. The Instruction & Technologies Librarian participates actively as a contributing member on College committees or other college-wide activities and regularly engages in professional development activitiesPosition Competencies

• Creates a Positive Climate and Culture;
• Effective Communication Skills;
• Effectively Develops Goals & Objectives;
• Focuses Effectively on Key Results and Priorities;
• Demonstrates a Focus on Continuous Improvement;
• Interpersonal Effectiveness.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Works collegially with library team members to foster a compassionate, inclusive, service-oriented Library &Learning Commons (LLC).
• Leads the creation and enhancement of online learning objects such as specialized research guides and multimedia tutorials
• Produces, maintains and assesses the LLC’s virtual presence and works with the library team to communicate the LLC brand (inclusivity, look-credibility/trust/usability and functionality) of social media and the LLC website
• Provides expert research and instructional services virtually and in person in addition to furthering current/emerging trends in information literacy instruction and technologies.
• Liaises with Faculty to support virtual library instruction and reference services as an embedded librarian within the Learning Management System (designing webinar presentations, creating multimedia content for online guides, and answering reference questions)
• Develops and delivers virtual and in-person clinics/workshops on various topics related to the research process
• Participates as a member of the Provincial AskAway chat service
• Chooses and integrates information technologies to effectively deliver library resources and services while working closely with the Library Technician Cataloguing/Systems to maximize existing technology infrastructure
• Trains library staff on current and newly adopted technologies
• Establishes user experience assessment practices to assess how student interaction with library technology and resources

Required Education & Experience

• Masters Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited program
• Minimum of two years’ recent experience in providing reference services, both virtual and face to face in an academic library environment
• Minimum of two years’ recent experience in providing information literacy instruction in an academic library environment
• Minimum two years’ work experience providing progressive leadership in utilizing library technologies

Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Skilled in conducting reference interviews and providing reference services
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of ACRL Information Literacy Standards and Framework to effectively teach information literacy concepts
• Demonstrated ability to incorporate emerging technologies into research support.
• Knowledge of integrated library systems and library applications, familiarity with Springshare, ILS, LMS, LibGuides, Screencasting software; chat, knowledge of open information sources
• Experience creating, editing and managing collaborative web-based content management tools; experience with basic HTML
• Proven excellent communication and customer service skills, with demonstrated ability to exercise tact, good judgment and diplomacy
• Clearly evidenced organizational and time management skills, with the ability to plan and prioritize tasks, ensure attention to detail and efficiently meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated effective team behaviors such as active listening, sharing, balanced participation, and development of shared team goals
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and work collaboratively and respectfully within a collegial team environment.

Special Instructions to ApplicantPlease scan copies of your transcripts into one document for attachment. If your transcripts are not available at the time of application, please attach a letter or certificate of confirmation from the educational institution.Posting Open Date 02/04/2022Posting Close Date 02/20/2022Open Until FilledQuick Apply

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