Librarian, Creative Arts and Student Outreach

Job Description :

The Langara Library is seeking a librarian for a term position, starting in February 2025 and running until August 2026 (18-month contract). 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 lead, plan and coordinate the Library’s community events and social media activities as a member of the Library's Social Media and Outreach team.

snəw̓eyəɬ leləm̓ - 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 and 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
• Lead, plan, and coordinate the Library’s community events and social media activities as a member of the Library's Social Media and Outreach team

Qualifications :

Required Skills and Experience :

Salary Range : 45.88 - $94.99

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

Pay Grade :

LFA Non-Instructional

Closing Date :

Sunday, January 12 2025

People and Culture is committed to embracing, honoring, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We remain dedicated to focusing our efforts on creating an inclusive employee community that fosters a sense of safety and belonging for everyone. We humbly acknowledge that we are just beginning our journey, which includes engaging in our own internal learning and creating a data-driven action plan that supports the integration of EDI practice into the work of People and Culture and the work we do with employees and leaders. Langara College welcomes applications from everyone including people from groups that are experiencing inequity including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please us.

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.