Science Librarian

Central to academic life and ground-breaking research, Dalhousie Libraries are a collaborative partner in teaching, learning, and research across the university. We are seeking a Science Librarian to join our dynamic team for a probationary appointment at the rank of Librarian 1 or Librarian 2.

The Science Librarian serves as a subject liaison librarian supporting students and faculty in the Faculty of Science, providing a range of liaison services including collections development, library instruction in a variety of formats, and research assistance. An essential element of the position is supporting student success and contributing to an engaged Libraries environment.

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.

• Subject Expertise: Understand the subject and disciplinary needs of the academic disciplines in the Faculty of Science and how they relate to the curriculum, teaching and research needs of students and faculty in the various programs.
• Collection Development: Leverage subject expertise and relationships to collaborate in building digital and print collections that are responsive to the teaching, learning, and research needs of our academic community.
• Instruction: Deliver multi-modal information literacy teaching and learning in all settings via innovative active learning methods. Build and maintain learning objects that facilitate effective access, discovery and use of information resources to support teaching, learning and research needs for students and faculty.
• Research Support: Provide reference and research assistance services as a participant in reference and Live Help (chat) scheduled reference hours, as well as through research consultations with students, faculty, and researchers.
• Relationship Building: Build relationships with colleagues within the Faculty of Science to connect people to the full range of the libraries’ resources and services. Develop outreach and services designed to address the needs of students in the faculty.
• Advocacy: Seek opportunities to engage faculty to increase their awareness of information literacy opportunities and promote participation in library initiatives.
• Collaboration: Contribute to committees, working groups, and teams as appropriate to support Dal Libraries’ strategic direction and initiatives.
• Research and Professional Development: Contribute to librarianship by developing a portfolio of scholarship and/or creative work, and demonstrate a commitment to leadership and service through continuing education and professional development.

The Science Librarian is a member of a team of librarians supporting Dalhousie’s largest faculties – the Faculties of Science, Management, Arts & Social Sciences and Computer Science. Appointed to the Killam Memorial Library and reporting to the Dean of Libraries through the Head, Library Academic and…