Associate University Librarian, Learning & Research Services

Athabasca University Library and Scholarly Resources is seeking a dynamic, engaged individual to fill the position of Associate University Librarian, Learning & Research Services (AUL, L&RS).

AU shapes and enables mutually supportive communities, regardless of where those communities exist. AU's Strategic Plan IMAGINE: Transforming Lives, Transforming Communities (http://imagine.athabascau.ca/ ) has as one of its strategic themes "Moving Beyond Place."

As part of Athabasca University's workspace optimization, this role has been assessed to be Virtual/Virtual with Place-Based Functions.

While this role can be primarily performed in a virtual environment, there are some functions that will require the incumbent to come into AU's place-based location in Athabasca. The frequencyof times requiring the incumbentto be in AU's place-based location will be determined by their supervisor in collaboration with the incumbent.

Athabasca is located in the heart of Alberta's boreal forest on the banks of the Athabasca River. The vibrant town of Athabasca is a welcoming picturesque community situated approximately 150km north of Edmonton, Alberta. If living in a community that is rich in heritage and offers outdoor adventures speaks to you, then we would love to welcome you to Athabasca, Alberta.

Should you choose to relocate to the Town of Athabasca or Athabasca County, relocation assistance may be provided.

To discover the Town and Region of Athabasca, please visithttp://www.visitathabasca.caandhttp://www.athabasca.ca

Please note this is a permanentfull-time[1.0 FTE] position starting January, 2024.

The Position:

Reporting to the University Librarian, the Associate University LibrarianLearning & Research Services (AUL, L&RS) leads the Learning & Research Services team of the Library,(comprised of instruction andreference services, the copyright office, the library information desk, and interlibrary loans). The incumbent has full supervisory responsibilities for positions reporting to the AUL. The incumbent establishes priorities and plans for the team to ensure that departmental objectives and operational requirements are met and align with broader University plans; and assesses the efficiency and effectiveness of Learning & Research Services. The AUL, L&RS leads and coordinates AU Library's digital literacy initiatives, including the design and delivery of the Library's instruction activities. The position is responsible for expanding awareness of Library support for learning and teaching at AU. The incumbent provides reference and instruction services and works closely with the University Librarian and other senior staff in planning for the work of the unit.?

Qualifications:

• MLS from an ALA-accredited library school or equivalent is required. Educational background in business, health or related fields is a definite asset.
• Minimum five years' experience with digital literacy or information literacy and reference service is required, preferably in an academic library
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver effective information literacy training materials to library users is required
• Demonstrated facility with online communication and presentation tools is required
• Two-three years supervisory experience is required, preferably in an academic library
• Must demonstrate an understanding of searching and researching techniques for both electronic and print materials
• Excellent organizational and communication skills are required
• Attention to accuracy and detail, and the ability to meet deadlines is required
• Experience supervising across bargaining units is a definite asset
• Experience in the provision of training and the assessment of employee performance is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of Canadian copyright legislation is highly desirable
• Collection development and maintenance experience is highly desired
• Educational background in business, health or related fields is a definite asset
• A demonstrated understanding of graduate research requirements and processes and of the provision of library services in the context of a distance education environment is desired.

A detailed job description can be viewed at: AssociateUniversity Librarian,Learning & Research Services

For further information regarding this position, please contact Elaine Fabbro,University Librarian,Library and Scholarly Resources atelainef@athabascau.ca.