Job Description

Interested in a career at Langara College?

Our employees exemplify Langara's values of excellence, collegiality, innovation and integrity. If you think this position fits your qualifications, we encourage you to apply!

Langara College is located in Vancouver, B.C.: applicants to postings must be located in BC or willing to move to BC to accept work with Langara College. Exceptions to this will be clearly outlined in the event Langara College requires work (or positions to be based) to be performed outside BC or Canada.

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Job Title: Librarian, Creative Arts and Student Outreach

Employee Group: LFA

Employee Type: Regular (Fixed Term)

Start Date: Monday, November 14 2022

End Date: Friday, March 31 2023

: The Langara Library is seeking a librarian for a term position, starting as soon as possible, concluding at the end of March 2023. Our new team member will serve as the Subject Librarian for five programs (Art History, Design Formation, Fine Arts, Professional Photography, Web and Mobile App Design). Furthermore, the position will plan and coordinate the Library's community events and social media activities as a member of the library's communications team.

sn?wey?? lel?m - Langara College is a teaching-focused community college committed to providing accessible, affordable, high-quality education. The ideal candidate brings a student-centered approach to academic librarianship and a background in creative arts.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who will contribute to this diversity, including members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, and peoples with disabilities.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Our new team member will:

• Provide cross-disciplinary reference services, online and in person
• Plan and deliver information literacy instruction for their subject areas
• Assist with collections management activities for their subject areas as needed
• Plan and coordinate the Library's community events and social media activities as a member of the library's communications team

Qualifications Required:

Education

• Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program in library or information science
• Two years related work experience as a professional librarian (academic libraries preferred) an asset

Skills & Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to translate complex concepts into easily understood terms
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver effective and engaging library instruction
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated initiative, creativity, and problem-solving skills
• Proven event planning and social media content creation skills
• Academic credentials or work experience in the creative arts an asset

Salary Range: Salary placement is on Langara instructors' salary scale in accordance with qualifications and experience.

Closing Date: Sunday, October 23 2022

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials noted on their resume. In addition, those shortlisted with international credentials must have their education credentials evaluated through WES (World Education Services) and provide Langara College, People & Culture document evaluation access for employment purposes.

We thank you for your interest in Langara College and for taking the time to complete an application. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the number of applications received.

Langara is committed to enhancing our diverse workforce.