Creative Arts Librarian - Jobs in Sackville, NB

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Mount Allison University invites applications from qualified candidates for the position of Creative ArtsLibrarian. This is a full-time twelve-month term appointment beginning July 1, 2021, subject to budgetaryapproval.Reporting to the University Librarian, the Creative Arts Librarian is responsible for the management andoperations of the Alfred Whitehead Music Library and for providing research, teaching, and learningsupport in the areas of Music, Fine Arts, Visual and Material Culture, Classics, and Museum andCuratorial Studies. These responsibilities include the delivery of reference services, information literacyinstruction, collection development, music cataloguing, the supervision of one full-time staff assistant,and the shared training and supervision of student assistants.Working with the Mount Allison University Libraries and Archives' team of librarians and staff, theCreative Arts Librarian also participates in delivery of reference service offered by the Main Library andcontributes to the collegial governance of the Libraries and Archives. Duties may also include support forother related subject areas, depending on the strengths and interests of the successful candidate. Librariansat Mount Allison engage in research, creative activity, and scholarship, and provide service to theUniversity.Requirements for this position include an MLIS or equivalent from an ALA-accredited library school, andan undergraduate degree in music, fine arts or related discipline or an equivalent music or fine artsbackground. Preference will be given to candidates with a graduate degree in music or fine arts. The idealcandidate will have two or more years work experience in an academic library (preferably working withmusic or fine arts), and previous successful supervisory experience. The ideal candidate will also haveexperience operating and managing a music library and have advanced subject knowledge in music.Knowledge in the current standards for music cataloguing is required. The successful candidate mustpossess excellent oral and written communication skills, a strong public service centred philosophy, andthe ability to work well in a collegial environment. Prior experience with digitization projects or digitalhumanities will be considered an asset. Applicants are invited to indicate any other subject knowledgethey may have.This appointment will be made at the rank of General or Assistant Librarian. Salary will be within theestablished range and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of applications willbegin May 26, 2021. A letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information forthree referees should be sent to:Anne LePageChair of the Search CommitteeMount Allison University Libraries and Archives49 York StreetSackville, NB E4L 1C6Phone: (506) 364-2562Fax: (506) 364-2617Applications will be accepted in electronic form and should be e-mailed to Carol Wilson, AdministrativeAssistant, at cwilson@mta.caMount Allison acknowledges, honours, and respects that the land named Sackville, NB is part of theunceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People who are the historic inhabitants, custodians, and dwellers on theland where our University is built and confirms its commitment to strengthening relationships with allIndigenous people.Mount Allison is committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We encourage applications from members ofracialized communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual and genderidentities. We seek candidates with qualifications and knowledge to contribute specifically to the furtherdiversification of our campus community.All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents aregiven priority. Canadians and permanent residents should indicate their citizenship status in theirapplication.