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Vernon Campus Librarian

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For more information about this posting, please contact Roen Janyk, Interim Director of Library Services (rjanyk@okanagan.bc.ca) or Eva Gavaris, Library Department Chair (egavaris@okanagan.bc.ca).

For more information about the library or our EDISJ statement, visit our website: https://www.okanagan.bc.ca/library/about-oc-library#LibraryEDISJ



Competition Details

Position Information

Position Number S00397
Position Title Vernon Campus Librarian
Division/Portfolio Library Services
Department/Program Library
Location Vernon
Other Flexible Work Options
Your Opportunity
Under the general direction of the Director of Library Services, is responsible for coordinating and participating in the delivery of Vernon campus Library reference and instruction services, supervising Vernon Library support staff, and representing the Library in working with campus administrators and support units and in campus committee participation. Other duties include collection development, liaison with one or more instructional departments, participation in Library committees, collaboration with other Librarians, professional development, service, and may include scholarly activity.
Functions and Duties
1. Coordinates Library public services (reference, instruction, circulation, etc.) on the Vernon campus
2. Supervises Vernon Library support staff.
3. Provides reference services, in person, by email, and in a real-time virtual environment.
4. Prepares and delivers instruction to students, in person and in a virtual environment.
5. Prepares guides and tutorials to research and to the use of Library collections and services, using a variety of media and formats.
6. Acts as liaison to one or more instructional departments as appropriate to ensure that Library collections and services meet instructional and student needs.
7. Participates in the development of the library collection by working with the Collections and Metadata Librarian and departmental Library representatives to plan for resource needs and to select books, media and other materials.
8. Contributes to planning and development of Library policies and procedures by participating in the Library Management Committee
9. Represents the Library in working with campus administrators and support units and in campus committee participation and in campus activities.
10. Engages in professional development activity intended to promote subject area and technical competence in librarianship and information science.
11. Engages in service activities that support the College and/or the profession and/or the community.
12. If requested and approved, may engage in scholarly activity, which may include scholarship, research and creative activity.
13. Performs other related Librarian duties as assigned.
14. Some evening and weekend work may be required.
Education and Experience
Minimum qualification is a degree from an accredited Master’s program in library and information studies
Experience in the provision of library instruction and reference services.
Experience assisting library users with both print and electronic resources, including creating instructional materials in a variety of formats.
Recent experience in an academic library is preferred.
Supervisory experience is preferred.
Collection development experience is preferred.
Experience coordinating initiatives and integrating concepts related to equity, diversity, inclusion and social justice (EDISJ), accessibility, and/or Indigenization in a library setting is an asset.
Experience with planning and project management is an asset.
Skills and Abilities
· Familiar with, and supportive of, new and emerging technologies in library services and instructional settings
· Strong oral and written communication skills
· Ability to facilitate communication and connections among students and faculty
· Ability to work independently, and as part of a team, to assist in the delivery of library services
Preferred Qualifications
Desired Start Date 06/17/2024
Position End Date (if temporary)
Schedule
35 hours/week; some evenings and weekend work may be required from time to time.
Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary range $71,846 to $115,129 with normal starting salary between $78,872 and $85,897 annually*, dependent on relevant education and experience. *Note: Part-time Term and summer appointments subject to adjustment factors as per the collective agreement
Appointment Type Faculty - Full-time Continuing
Special Instructions to Applicants
For more information about this posting, please contact Roen Janyk, Interim Director of Library Services (rjanyk@okanagan.bc.ca) or Eva Gavaris, Library Department Chair (egavaris@okanagan.bc.ca).

For more information about the library or our EDISJ statement, visit our website: https://www.okanagan.bc.ca/library/about-oc-library#LibraryEDISJ
Employee Group Faculty
Posting Detail Information

Competition Number C002782
Posting Open Date 04/22/2024
Posting Closing Date 05/12/2024
Open Until Filled No
Inclusion Statement

Okanagan College is committed to increasing the equitable and inclusive participation of marginalized people in all aspects of college life. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black People, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities or expressions. People with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, AccessibilityHR@okanagan.bc.ca.

Supplemental Questions

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  1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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    • academicacareers.ca
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    • Accelerate Okanagan
    • Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
    • BCCPA.ca
    • BCLA.bc.ca
    • castanet.net
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    • CICAN
    • collegesinstitutes.ca
    • educationcanada.com
    • Eluta
    • Facebook
    • family/friend referral
    • Higher Education
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    • ica.bc.ca
    • indeed.ca
    • IndigenousCareers.org
    • Indigenous.link
    • Job Bank
    • kijiji.ca
    • linkedin.com
    • Newsletter/E-subscribe
    • Newspaper
    • okanagan.bc.ca
    • payroll.ca
    • Senior Women Academic Administrators of Canada (SWAAC)
    • Tradestrainingbc.ca
    • universityaffairs.ca
    • WorkBC.ca
  2. * What is the highest level of education attained?
    • GED
    • High School Diploma
    • Diploma/Trade
    • Bachelor's Degree
    • Master's Degree
    • PhD
  3. * Do you currently work, or have you worked for Okanagan College?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. If yes, please enter your 9-digit employee ID#.

    (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume/CV
  2. Cover Letter
  3. References
Optional Documents
  1. Other Document 1
  2. Other Document 2
  3. Other Document 3