Librarian (Temporary, Part-time)

Langara College • Ottawa, ON

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Langara Library is seeking a Librarian who is team-oriented, innovative, and has a strong commitment to customer service. Librarians work in a collegial environment to develop and implement services, policies, and collections to meet the College’s educational goals. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills. The position requires a high degree of flexibility and openness to change. This role will provide reference services in person and online in all disciplines taught at Langara College to students, faculty, and staff. Reference duties include assisting users in the effective use of print and electronic information resources and providing one-to-one instruction. Other related tasks, including project work, may be required. Work on campus will be required. Summer Reference hours are Monday to Friday, 10:00am–6:00pm. Some flexibility within this schedule is preferred; specific working hours can be negotiated. Langara College is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from qualified candidates who will contribute to this diversity, including members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, and people with disabilities.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited program
• Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate library research and technical concepts
• Working knowledge of print and electronic resources for a wide variety of disciplines
• High level of computer literacy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and intercultural skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team

Nice To Haves

• Recent experience in reference work and instruction in an academic setting is an asset
• Experience working with content management systems such as LibGuides is an asset
• Experience with AskAway virtual reference an asset

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement services, policies, and collections to meet the College’s educational goals
• Provide reference services in person and online in all disciplines taught at Langara College to students, faculty, and staff
• Assist users in the effective use of print and electronic information resources
• Provide one-to-one instruction
• Perform other related tasks, including project work, as required

Benefits

• Extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
• Generous vacation package plus paid time off during college winter closure (1 week in December)
• Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
• Potential eligibility for educational, training, and developmental programs
• Access to on-site daycare subject to availability
• Tuition waivers for courses at Langara College, subject to space availability
• Course/program tuition reimbursements
• Wellness classes and campus engagement events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time