Indigenous Engagement Librarian - Edmonton, Canada - University of Alberta

University of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Library Faculty Engagement:

Competition No.

Closing Date

Sep 20, 2023

Working within a team environment, under the direction of the Head, Faculty Engagement (Natural + Applied Sciences), the Indigenous Engagement Librarian contributes expert knowledge in the provision of services supporting teaching, learning and research in the Indigenous context.

The Indigenous Engagement Librarian brings expert knowledge of information behaviour, scholarly communications and relationships with faculty and students to collaborate with librarians and staff who deliver specialized services.

The Indigenous Engagement Librarian demonstrates expertise in the use of technology to help users discover, use, and access library services, resources and collections.

The Indigenous Engagement Librarian seeks to enhance Library engagement with Indigenous communities within the University and beyond.

About Us:

Role:

The Indigenous Engagement Librarian performs a wide range of collaborative and self-directed activities that focus on meeting the information and research needs of the faculty, staff, and students in the area of Indigenous studies.

The librarian liaises with local communities and University Indigenous groups to ensure library programming and initiatives align with the Library's strategic initiatives while honouring the practices of Indigenous peoples.

The Indigenous Engagement Librarian:
Advances the Library's strategic priority of decolonization and Indigenization.

Enhances the value of the Library as a partner in teaching, research, and scholarship related to Indigenization, decolonization, and reconciliation.

Works closely with Indigenous and non-Indigenous faculty, researchers, staff, and students to support learning and research in all disciplines around Indigenous ways of knowing and methodologies.

Supports research, teaching, and learning by providing guidance for faculty, students and staff in matters relating to Indigenous library services, collections, and engagement, in collaboration with others at the University of Alberta Library.

Advises on, and participates in, the integration of Indigenous knowledge with library services and functions, including Indigenous research methodologies, teaching and learning activities, information services, and collection development.

Supports Indigenous research methodologies and participates in cross-disciplinary and collaborative research, education and outreach, building on Indigenous knowledge, perspectives, traditions, and experiences developed among and in collaboration with First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples.

Independently and in collaboration within the Library and with Faculty Engagement Librarians, develops, instructs, and assesses courses, workshops, sections of courses, or single instructional sessions/workshops.

Engages in assessment activities to evaluate services and collections in assigned areas using evidence-based practices and sharing of information with colleagues.

Qualifications:

A Masters degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited institution or equivalent is required
Previous experience in an academic library setting is required
Demonstrated experience working effectively and developing strong professional relationships with Indigenous students, faculty, and communities is required
Priority will be given to Indigenous applicants, defined under Section 35(2) of the Constitution Act, 1982 which defines Aboriginal peoples as Indian, Inuit, and Métis.

This is a tenure-track position at the Librarian I level with a current salary range of $62,231 - $124,387. Librarians at the University of Alberta have academic status and participate in a generous benefits program. When applying, please include your cover letter, curriculum vitae and the names of three supervisory references.

**How to Apply