The following job ads were posted this month (newest ads listed first) :

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Posted October 8, 2002.



Business and Government Publications Library
York University



Reference Librarian



York University Libraries is seeking an energetic, creative librarian to
work in the business and Government Publications Library, located in the
Schulich School of Business. Presently, the Library has business
reference resources and periodicals, as well as collections of documents
from Canadian federal, provincial, municipal, foreign governments and
international organizations, and data sets from both government and
business sources. In the Fall of 2003, a new library devoted to business
will open in a new faculty facility. (The main government documents
collection is moving to another library.) The Library’s mission is to
play a key role in meeting the research and academic business
information needs of growing and developing Schulich School of Business
and Atkinson Faculty of Liberal & Professional Studies Administrative
Studies programs as well as business-related studies in other York
Faculties. The Library has been a leader in distributing access to
information to its user community and in supporting the information with
training and instruction for many faculties and disciplines.



York University is the third largest university in Canada, serving a
population of approximately 50,000 students from diverse cultures. The
Schulich School of Business offers wide-ranging business education
programs to prepare graduates to successfully manage in private, public
and non-profit organizations. With Canada’s first international MBA
(IMBA) and a new International BBA (IBBA), Schulich is a global business
school featuring multiple strategic partnerships worldwide.



Responsibilities:   The successful candidate will provide in-depth
reference and research assistance in business fields such as economics,
accounting, marketing, finance, management science, and organizational
behaviour to undergraduate, graduate students, and faculty. The
librarian works with colleagues in developing and managing the
collections that support these disciplines within the context of an
interdisciplinary research environment and actively promotes library
collections and services to faculty with special liaison
responsibilities for various aspects of business programs. The Library’s
professional staff engage in library instruction and outreach. They
offer individual research consultations and develop a proactive outreach
program that includes course-integrated instruction for undergraduates
and graduate students, in the classroom and on the Web. The successful
candidate will ensure full identification and integration of reliable
electronic resources and datasets into services and collections; closely
coordinate collection development with other subject specialists;
prepare print and online user guides and Web pages; and instruct library
staff, students and faculty in the use of business databases, including
numeric ones. The librarian participates in library and university
committees and contributes to librarianship and scholarship by carrying
out professional research and/or scholarly work.



Qualifications required:  ALA accredited MLS or equivalent. Educational
background in business or the liberal arts. A minimum of two years but
not more than 5 years successful reference experience in a business or
business-related environment. Knowledge of print and electronic
resources in business, economics and finance. Collection development
experience. Demonstrated success in library liaison and outreach
activities. Proven ability to provide instruction in varied teaching
environments. Demonstrated skill with web page creation. Demonstrated
successful experience in providing reference and instructional support
for financial and economic electronic datasets. Knowledge of and ability
to work with standard statistical packages to make data available in
appropriate file formats. Demonstrated ability to use dataset
documentation in electronic formats. Excellent interpersonal and
communications skills, both oral and written, and proven ability to work
effectively as part of a team with a commitment to public service.
Interest in library and university committee responsibilities and
ability to manage a diverse workload. A flexible and innovative approach
to problem solving.



This is a continuing appointment position (tenure track) to be filled at
the Assistant Librarian level and appropriate for a librarian with up to
5 years experience following completion of the MLS degree. The
anticipated salary level is mid to high 50s depending on experience. All
positions at York University are subject to budgetary approval. This
position is included in the York University Faculty Association
bargaining unit. Librarians at the Business and Government Publications
Library are required to work regularly scheduled evenings and weekends.



York University has had a policy of employment equity including
affirmative action for women. The York University Libraries welcome
applications from women and men who are members of racial/visible
minorities, aboriginal people, and persons with disabilities.
Candidates who are members of one or more of these three groups are
encouraged to self-identify at any time during the selection process.
Please note that only candidates who are from the three groups and
self-identify will be considered within the priorities of the
affirmative action program. A description of the affirmative action
program can be obtained by calling 416-736-5713. In accordance with
Canadian immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed to
Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada.



Campus resources include an on-site daycare centre, a women’s centre, a
race and ethnic relations centre, a sexual harassment centre, a
‘positive space’ program in support of sexual and gender diversity, and
a wellness centre. York University encourages attitudes of respect and
non-discrimination toward persons of all ethnic and religious groups,
regardless of gender or sexual orientation.



Preference will be given to applications received by November 8, 2002.
Applications, including a covering letter relating qualifications and
requirements of the position, and a current curriculum vitae with the
names of three referees, should be sent to:



Chair, Business and Government Publications Library Reference Librarian
Appointment Committee
York University Libraries
310 Scott Library
4700 Keele Street
Toronto, Ontario
M3J 1P3
Fax: (416) 736-5451



Applications should be sent by mail or fax, with a mail copy following.
The Committee will not accept applications sent by e-mail.  Please note
that only candidates being considered for an interview will be
contacted.



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