Limited Term Research Assistance & Subject Liaison Librarian

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Posting Number F813P

Type of position

Type of position Limited Term

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About the opportunity

About the opportunity
The Dalhousie Libraries seek a collaborative, flexible, innovative and service-oriented professional librarian for a full-time, 12-month term position with an anticipated start date of November 1st, 2026. Appointed to the Killam Memorial Library and reporting to the Dean of Libraries through the Head, Library Academic and Research Services, the incumbent will assist in the provision of a range of liaison librarian services to support teaching, learning, research and outreach to support the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences.

Located on Canada’s East Coast, with campuses in the vibrant oceanside city of Halifax and an Agricultural Campus in the town of Truro, Dalhousie welcomes 21,000 students from across the country and more than 115 countries around the world. Dalhousie is Nova Scotia’s leading research-intensive university, with 13 faculties that expand understanding through teaching excellence and a drive for discovery.

Dalhousie Libraries enhance learning and discovery for our students and community through our extensive collections, innovative services, and vibrant learning environments. Dalhousie Libraries’ system comprises five library locations and two learning commons across the university’s four campuses, and includes archival collections, a GIS (Geographic Information Systems) centre, and a copyright office. Visit Dalhousie Libraries ’ website for more information.

As a subject liaison librarian for Political Science, International Development Studies, Black and African Diaspora Studies, College of Sustainability, Classics and Arabic Studies, the incumbent provides a range of liaison services including collections development, library instruction in a variety of formats and research assistance, working closely with colleagues from all libraries in the Dalhousie Libraries system. Instructional and research assistance sessions may be in-person, hybrid or online.

Main Areas of Responsibility:

• Serve as liaison librarian for the following departments and programs in the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences:
  Political Science, International Development Studies, Black and African Diaspora Studies, College of Sustainability, Classics and Arabic Studies.
• Provide reference and information services including reference & research consultations to students, faculty and researchers.
• Develop and deliver information research instruction in in-person, hybrid and online settings, applying active learning methods as well as innovative educational technologies.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure collection, research needs and learning outcomes are met.
• Complete course and program collection assessments as needed.
• Plan and create digital learning objects including tutorials, learning modules and instructional materials, for the use of students and faculty.
• Seek opportunities to engage faculty to increase their awareness of information literacy opportunities and benefits.
• Instruct and assist clients on site and remotely to effectively discover, access and use the full range of library and information resources available to meet teaching, learning and research needs.
• Contribute to the Dal Libraries’ strategic initiatives through participation in various projects and committees, such as teaching and learning, scholarly communication and research data management.
• Actively engage in continuing education/professional development.

• MI/ MLIS / MLS degree from an ALA accredited program or equivalent.
• A strong commitment to public service and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of relevant information resources in the liaison areas and how to deploy them in support of research and teaching.
• Ability to work successfully with a wide variety of people and to promote respect and inclusion.
• Experience presenting online or in-person library instructional material in a clear and well-designed manner.
• Experience providing research support or reference in an academic or special library.

• Undergraduate education in the social…