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Assistant Dean, Collections and Discovery / Collections Strategy Librarian

Assistant Dean, Collections and Discovery / Collections Strategy Librarian

University of SaskatchewanSaskatoon, Saskatchewan
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$63,460.00–CA$72,980.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

The University Library invites applications for a full-time, tenure track Collections Strategy Librarian position, with a five-year renewable appointment to the role of Assistant Dean, Collections and Discovery Division. This position includes a research component and is in scope of the . As Assistant Dean, the incumbent works as part of the library’s senior leadership team to progress the University Library’s strategic framework within the context of the University’s strategic plan and institutional priorities. As Collections Strategy Librarian, they will lead the development of an overall vision for library collections in all formats, including strategic and operational management of the collections budget. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic, flexible, and innovative leader able to work collaboratively to support divisional and library-wide priorities; they will also bring high-level knowledge of collections strategy in an academic library environment, and experience in collections and discovery.

Reporting to the Dean through the Associate Dean, Research and Collections, the successful candidate will be responsible for :

  • Providing leadership and oversight of the Collections and Discovery Division and advancing the division's goals
  • Promoting an environment that inspires collegiality, respect, and collaboration among all members of the division including faculty and staff
  • Serving as a conduit between the library’s senior leadership and members of the division
  • Cultivating a forward thinking and collaborative approach to setting and achieving goals in the division
  • Leading the development and implementation of an overall vision for library collections in all formats
  • Overseeing the management of the collections budget
  • Working closely with collections librarians and collaborating with subject specialists and other stakeholders to plan, develop, interpret, and implement system-wide policies and procedures for supporting the scholarly resources lifecycle
  • Leading ongoing systematic collection assessment and analysis to respond to shifting budgets and changing priorities
  • Maintaining and applying awareness of current and emerging trends, standards, and sound practices in collection management and scholarly communications
  • Responding to and upholding the imperatives of decolonization and Indigenization within the library’s collections strategy
  • Fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion through collection management strategy
  • Maintaining strategic alignment with the library’s in the collections domain
  • Engaging in research and scholarly activity

Qualifications

An Master of Library and Information Science degree or international equivalent is required for this appointment. Related professional experience and experience in an academic environment coordinating and leading projects are also required.

The Search Committee welcomes applications from candidates who demonstrate knowledge and experience in some, but not all, of the areas listed below. Candidates who are excited about this role are encouraged to apply.

We are seeking candidates who demonstrate :

  • Leadership experience with progressively increasing responsibility
  • Evidence of advanced current knowledge of strategic collection management, including standards, practices, procedures, policies, and technologies
  • Ability to assess and lead a response to the rapidly changing environments of higher education, research libraries, and scholarly communications
  • The ability to foster a collaborative environment and drive performance to meet organizational commitments
  • Knowledge of current and evolving models of scholarly communication and open publishing
  • Experience applying the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, decolonization or Indigenization in a collections or leadership context
  • A record of contributing to scholarship and knowledge creation, and the ability to develop and sustain a formal program of research
  • Excellent workplace communication skills, including active listening and openness to feedback
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in relation to collection management
  • Ability to successfully lead projects from inception to completion
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and to engage with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and with diverse perspectives
  • Experience developing and maintaining effective professional relationships in a collegial and unionized environment
  • Strong commitment to user-centred library service
  • Aptitude for learning technologies, including software applications to manage, analyze, and present data (e.g., Excel, OpenRefine, Tableau)
  • The ability to balance multiple priorities, deadlines, and changing project parameters

    • About Saskatoon

    is situated along the banks of the South Saskatchewan River, on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. Saskatoon is a vibrant, livable city known for its natural beauty, friendly community, and diverse cultural and leisure offerings. Although Saskatoon is the largest urban centre in the province with a population of over 300,000 its residents enjoy short commute times and some of the lowest and in the country.

    About the University of Saskatchewan

    The is one of the top research-intensive, medical doctoral universities in Canada, and is home to in areas of global importance, such as water and food security and infectious diseases. Guided by our , we work together across disciplines and with our communities to find creative solutions to the most pressing global challenges. USask has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research, and scholarly activities and offers a to a student population of over 25,000.

    About the University Library

    As one of Canada’s leading research libraries, the University Library serves as the intellectual hub of USask, providing resources, services, and spaces that facilitate inquiry, discovery, and knowledge creation. Our focuses on building scholars and decolonizing the library. The University Library is committed to developing welcoming, responsive, and accessible services and resources to support our diverse clientele, with a strategic focus on Indigenous peoples.

    The University Library has a robust digital library and is physically distributed across six locations on campus to support the learning, teaching, and research communities. We are structured in four functional divisions : Collections and Discovery, Learning and Curriculum Support, Research Support Services, University Archives and Special Collections.