Collections Strategy Librarian (Replacement)

University of Ottawa•Ottawa, ON

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Ottawa Library is seeking an innovative, motivated, and service-oriented Collections Strategy Librarian for a temporary replacement position. The ideal candidate is creative and adaptable, thriving in a stimulating and evolving environment. Currently, the role primarily focuses on collection maintenance for physical materials, collection analysis, and deselection projects. The University of Ottawa is a nationally and internationally recognized top research university, the largest bilingual (French and English) university globally, located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Anishinaabe-Algonquin people in downtown Ottawa.

Requirements

A Master's degree in Library and Information Sciences (MLIS) from an institution that has been accredited by the American Library Association or equivalent.
At least 2 years of related professional experience, or fewer if the experience is particularly pertinent to the position.
Effective oral and written communication skills in both French and English.
Knowledge of collection development principles, practices and trends, e.g. licensing models, budget management, collection assessment, and consortial collection strategies.
Knowledge of the scholarly communications and publishing landscape, and its relationship to collections strategy.
Understanding of the role of library collections in supporting the academic mission of the university, and the diverse ways in which the collection is used.
Advanced ability to use a variety of collection-related tools, systems, and datasets to conduct large scale collections assessment and analysis using various data sets.
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret complex data from multiple sources and develop strategies to support evidence-based collections decisions.
Ability to analyze complex issues and exercise sound judgement in decision making.
Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.
Demonstrated adaptability, initiative and problem-solving skills.
Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and develop practical, innovative solutions.

Nice To Haves

Project management experience, including planning, organizing, and managing resources to achieve objectives within a specific time frame.

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively within a team environment and contribute to group decision making and planning for the strategic development, management, and evaluation of the University of Ottawa Library’s collections across all subject areas and formats.
Contribute to the development of collection-related policies to ensure that the university community has access to world-class scholarly content and collections.
Assess, evaluate, and analyze the Library collection, using quantitative and qualitative data, to support evidence-based decision making, which may include managing large data sets across various systems.
Contribute to the University of Ottawa’s participation in shared initiatives by contributing to large scale collection development and analysis; identifying gaps and overlaps in our collection in conjunction with other libraries and initiatives.
Participate in a variety of projects, which may include, but are not limited to, collection maintenance, evaluations of major in-kind donations, annual subscription reviews, weeding projects, and the development and maintenance of approval plans.
Actively participate in and/or lead Library collaborative activities within the Library and across campus.
Contribute to an evolving organization values service excellence, innovation, outreach, and partnership.