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• Location: Newnham and Markham Campuses, with some travel required to other campuses.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager of Library Literacies & Instruction and working collaboratively with librarians and staff within the department, the Liaison Librarian supporting Seneca Business will actively pursue partnerships with campus programs and departments and seek opportunities to integrate library resources and instruction into academic and special programs. The incumbent will be part of a team developing and teaching information literacy and research skills classes to students and faculty and building relationships with program areas. The Liaison Librarian must have a highly developed interest in the application of information technology in post-secondary education, knowledge of and concern for the instructional needs of polytechnic students, ability to work with faculty and staff in a collaborative environment, and a commitment to innovation.??

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Manager, Library Literacies & Instruction, the Librarian is responsible to:

• Serve as the library liaison to academic schools in Seneca Business.
• Design and deliver instructional programs/classes to a variety of different learners.
• Develop customized library learning outcomes for literacy competencies and business research skills.
• Identify and use a variety of technologies to develop instructional activities, materials, and asynchronous modules.
• Conduct research appointments and other online support for students.
• Maintain multiple subject guides for Seneca Business
• Lead and participate in various literacy committees, projects and working groups.
• Develop, design and utilize methodologies and techniques to assess the instruction program.
• Participate in the promotion of library services and resources.

Qualifications

Education

• A completed Master???s Degree in Library Science or a related discipline from an ALA-accredited institution.

Experience

• Minimum of three to four (3-4) years??? professional experience in a library.??
• Minimum of three (3) years??? experience providing instruction in face-to-face and virtual environments.
• An academic background in a business or related discipline and familiarity with business research and information resources is preferred.

Skills

• Ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively both independently and as a team member or leader.??
• Effective assessment and analytical skill, problem-solving ability, and ability to prioritize multiple projects.??
• Strong understanding of key issues and trends in the design and delivery of library instruction in support of the academic mission of Seneca; and skills to develop relevant and engaging instruction materials in collaboration with others.??
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
• Preferred:??
  • Experience with the Springshare Software Platform (e.g. Libguides, Libinsight, Libwizard, Libanswers)
  • Experience with Blackboard Ultra
  • Experience with a variety of educational technologies (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, Mentimeter, Padlet, etc.)
  • Advanced experience with data analysis software (e.g., Excel, Google Looker Studio)
  • Understanding of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and accessibility requirements (AODA)
  • Experience with initiatives and resources related to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Calls to Action, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, and Sustainability

Note:??

• A skills assessment will be required during the recruitment process.
• A minimum of two (2) days on campus per week.
• Seneca requires copies of educational credentials at the time of an interview. Confirmation of educational credentials in the form of an official Canadian transcript or an official evaluation of international credentials which determines Canadian equivalency will be required upon hire.