Job Description

Job TitlePublic Services Assistant, Scholarship and Open PublishingRequisition #997707.2Job TypePermanent (for any group)Union or Employee GroupMRSAClassificationSLB06 Library Assistant VIPosition End Date (if applicable)Location:MRU Main Campus - Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 CA (Primary)PostingAbout MRUFounded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. Today, Mount Royal offers 14 bachelor degrees and 38 majors, along with a wide range of diploma and certificate options. We boast a diverse community with nearly 16,000 credit students, more than 5,500 non-credit students and about 1,700 employees.Mount Royal is located in the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut\'ina, and the Iyarhe Nakoda. The City of Calgary is also home to the M\xc3\xa9tis Nation.A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, we are known for our top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. Learn more at mru.ca/AcademicPlan.We are committed to removing barriers and fostering the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented or discouraged in our society. In support of our belief that diversity in our faculty and staff enriches the work, learning and research experiences for the entire campus community, we strongly encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply and self-identify.About the LibraryHoused in the Riddell Library and Learning Centre, the University Library is an integral part of the MRU experience. The services, facilities, programming and expertise available in the Library support innovative teaching, learning, and scholarship across campus. The Library includes the Archives and Special Collections, and specialized and technology-enriched teaching and learning spaces, including information literacy classrooms, a Maker Studio, audio production rooms, and a range of visualization, simulation, and immersive spaces.The Library values a healthy inclusive workplace, encourages a culture of innovation and teamwork, and provides support for professional development. The Library team consists of approximately 60 employees.About the RoleThe PSA, Scholarship and Open Publishing provides support and assistance for MRU Library initiatives that further the university community\'s ongoing scholarship and research efforts, including the Library\'s scholarship and scholarly dissemination initiatives. The role collaborates within the Library and with our diverse community of researchers to provide information, services and support for Open Access, Open Education, Open Data, and Undergraduate Research initiatives led by or involving the Library.This position provides one-to-one instruction, assistance and support for Library users (students, staff, faculty) with a range of research-related tasks, skills, and knowledge to support their academic work and their information needs in-person and virtually.The PSA Scholarship and Open Publishing provides information, user support, training and troubleshooting services on platforms and systems that support Open and Digital publishing, including the Institutional Repository, Open Journal Systems and Pressbooks platforms.Note: This position works a Tuesday-to-Saturday schedule for the Fall and Winter semesters and transitions to a Monday-to-Friday schedule for the Spring and Summer semesters. This position is a full-time role working 35 hours per week and requires occasional evening shifts.ResponsibilitiesAssists with the development, implementation, and delivery of educational, instructional, and outreach programs and materials to promote and increase awareness of digital and open publishing, including open access, open education, open data, research data management, e-publishing, author rights and copyrightProvides support for the institutional repository including: identifying / depositing / updating materials in the Institutional Repository on behalf of users, and assisting users with the deposit process; monitoring repository traffic and relevant statistics and metrics, liaising with the IR metadata editing team in Collections & Metadata/Technical services on adding and editing metadataProvides information, support, and services to support open publishing at MRU Library including support for researchers and journal publishers using platforms such as OJS and Pressbooks platformsProvides one-on-one instruction and assistance to Library users (students, faculty and staff) in both virtual and physical environments, to assist them in meeting their information needsAssists users with current and emerging Library learning technologies and equipment (including computers, media equipment, printers, audio production equipment and software; and the technologies available in the Library\'s Maker Studio, and Visualization and immersive spaces)Processes materials and equipment, including course reserves, interlibrary loans and other materials, to make items available to Library usersQualifications and Experience3-4 year Bachelor\'s degree2 to 3 years of relevant experience.Library education, such as Library and Information Technology diploma or equivalent is an asset.Experience working with or instructing undergraduate students in academic libraries is a strong asset.Experience with digital publishing and Open Access publishing, including Open Journal System (OJS) and PressBooks is an asset.Salary: $51,745 - $65,500 per annum.Closing Date: July 01, 2024.A cover letter and resume should be submitted in one .pdf document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number], [Document Title].pdf (ex. Smith, 999999, CV.pdf).All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others currently eligible to work in Canada will be given priority. Recent Mount Royal graduates who are foreign nationals may be eligible to work on campus. Please refer to the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website under Post-Graduation Employment at .If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify erecruiter@mtroyal.ca and we will work together on your accommodation request.If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify erecruiter@mtroyal.ca and we will work together on your accommodation request.We thank all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. After the close date, you can check on the status of your application through your Career Centre. New career opportunities arise frequently and are posted as they become available. Please check back often to view our latest postings on our Career Opportunities page. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others currently legally eligible to work in Canada will be given priority. Recent Mount Royal graduates who are foreign nationals may be eligible to work on campus. For more information, please refer to the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website under Post-Graduation Employment at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/index.asp.

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