Liaison Librarian I/II

The Department of Library and Cultural Resources at CBU invites applications for a full-time continuing position in as Liaison Librarian (Librarian l/ll). This position will commence in September 2021.

One of Canada’s youngest and most ambitious universities, CBU recognizes its location on Cape Breton Island as part of Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people. CBU offers a comprehensive set of liberal arts, science, and professional programs and a unique commitment to community, economic development, aboriginal learning, and research into many aspects of environment and culture. Currently home to approximately 5000 students, CBU’s vision of higher education allows students to pursue diverse fields of study in programs with national reputations in final year student satisfaction, faculty-student interaction, and employability.

CBU delivers an authentic multicultural experience to all who become part of its community. Our faculty bring passion to their teaching and research, and we are known for our smaller class sizes as well as our friendly and inclusive culture. Strong community involvement and a spirit of entrepreneurship enhance CBU’s position in post-secondary education.

The successful candidate will fulfil liaising duties with the Shannon School of Business including: information literacy instruction, reference services, student outreach, and collections development in support of the University’s mission for teaching and learning, research and creative endeavours, as well as student success and achievement.  This position is continuing full-time with CBUFA affiliation.

Candidates should have:

• A Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program or its equivalent as a minimum qualification.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience as a librarian, experience and/or knowledge of the business sector, or combination.
• Demonstrated ability to teach effectively in areas of library services and literacy in business related programs.
• Able to provide outreach services in an academic library setting or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provide the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of information resource needs and scholarship trends in Business, Hospitality and Tourism Management, and Community Economic Development.
• Familiarity with quantitative and qualitative statistical software packages.
• Experience in developing and managing collections and budgets.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

CBU teaches programs on campus, off campus in locations across and outside of Canada, and on-line. The university and its partners will therefore provide opportunities for faculty members to teach in different modes in different locations as part of their regular workload. While these opportunities may not be available equally for all faculty positions in all programs, a clear willingness to teach in different modes and locations will be noted as part of your application.

Applicants are expected to demonstrate potential and commitment with regard to professional practice; service; and scholarly activity.

The union affiliation of this position is with the Cape Breton University Faculty Association.

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Applications must be received by August 18, 2021.

Cape Breton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Cape Breton University
Human Resources Dept.
1250 Grand Lake Road
Sydney, NS B1M 1A2