Opportunities

Salary Information

CG41 - $74,456.20 - $87,815.00 per annum

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Student Services and Supports, the Librarian III performs professional library work in managing a range of administrative and technical services within libraries across College of the North Atlantic:

• Provides in-person and virtual reference support in a multidisciplinary, active teaching environment.
• Oversees the deselection of materials to ensure collections remain current and relevant.
• Analyzes user feedback, circulation data, and course curricula to identify collection strengths and gaps in collaboration with the User Services Librarian.
• Consults with the Digital Services Librarian on overall collection management.
• Selects and acquires library materials based on campus team feedback, user needs, faculty recommendations, and scholarly publishing trends.
• Manages the provincial library services budget for acquisitions and develops and maintains collections aligned with the research and teaching needs of faculty and students.
• Liaises with academic departments and faculty across campuses to identify current and emerging research interests.
• Provides leadership on relevant consortial committees.
• Develops guidelines and procedures in collaboration with the User Services Librarian and technical services staff.
• Develops and manages policies and procedures for donated materials, liaises with potential donors, and assesses donations for collection relevance.
• Performs other related duties, as required, to support the effective operation of library services.
  
   

Screening Criteria

• A Master's Degree in Library Science, or Library and Information Science, or similar discipline (equivalencies will be considered). 
• Recent, relevant experience in a library setting performing a range of professional librarian duties.

Assessment Criteria

• Knowledge of library procedures and operations, including catalogue and classification standards.
• Knowledge of computer applications and Library-related software.
• Ability to deliver exceptional client service.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to manage time and tasks.
• Professionalism.
• Ability to effectively exchange information.
• Interpersonal skills.
  
   

Conditions of Offer

• When requested by the Employer, a recent and satisfactory Certificate of Conduct must be provided. 
• Verification of credentials and applicable licenses, certifications, and/or professional memberships as required for the position. 

Conditions of Acceptance

This position may occasionally work evenings and weekends as needed.

Applicant Information

• This position provides flexibility in location, with consideration being given to candidates requesting to work from any one of our campuses throughout the province
• Applications must be submitted online through https://www.cna.nl.ca/careers/opportunities on or before the closing date stated for this job posting.
• It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit an application that demonstrates the required screening criteria. Applications that do not clearly and effectively demonstrate the required criteria will be screened out of the competition.
• Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Applicants who elect to include a cover letter (optional) must upload cover letter and resumé as a combined document (PDF). 
• Information submitted as part of the application process must be clear, factual, and current to date of submission and is subject to verification.
• Applicants will be notified of their status throughout each stage of the recruitment process.
• An offer of employment is conditional upon the satisfactory completion and review of all pre-employment requirements by the College.
• The results from this competition may be used to fill similar vacancies.

Closing Statement

For more information about this job opportunity or should you require an accommodation as part of this recruitment and selection process, please contact Diane Grandy, Selection Board Chair, by email at diane.grandy@cna.nl.ca.

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) strives to create an organizational culture that welcomes and amplifies diverse perspectives, nurtures belonging and actively seeks to eliminate barriers to equity. We invite all interested individuals to apply, and as part of our shared commitment to the advancement of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as a true reflection of CNA’s core values (Excellence, Integrity, Diversity, Respect and Transparency), we encourage applications from equity-seeking groups including, but not limited to, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, those who identify as women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

We appreciate your interest in College of the North Atlantic!