Job Description
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Core hours for this position are Monday to Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Shiftwork is required and is based on operational needs.
Those shifts are: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and on occasion, 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Summary
Working at Fanshawe College
Fanshawe College is committed to the principles of hybrid work and may offer this option to employees whose work can be performed in an alternate location, without adverse impact to the operations of the College, inclusive of our Student and Staff experience. Confirmation of hybrid work options available to you will be clarified upon hire and may be subject to change based on the duties required of your position. Successful candidates will be required to perform work within Ontario and must be available to work on campus, as required.
Note: This is a full-time Support position (35 hours per week).
Duties: Under the direction of the Director, Library Learning Commons, the Library Research Specialist is responsible for the provision of research and data services to the patrons of Fanshawe College Library, including askON virtual reference services. The incumbent is responsible for coordinating the development and maintenance of the majority of the program-specific research guides in the online library. The incumbent shares responsibility with the Outreach Specialist for developing, promoting information literacy tools, tutorials and presentations to a diverse student user community.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Library and Information Sciences from an American Library Association ( ALA )-accredited institution or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years’ public services experience in an academic library using advanced consultation and research skills and includes providing assistance to customers with information searches including scholarly databases, catalogues, statistical information (i.e. StatsCan) and internet
- An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered; preference will be given to applicants meeting the education requirements
- Experience using reference interview techniques in an academic library environment
- Demonstrated superior customer service skills
- Demonstrated ability to perform research at a post-secondary, bachelor-level/post graduate certification level
- Experience developing and preparing guides and pathfinders for library patrons
- Computer proficiency and experience using automated library systems, including an understanding of software
- Proven ability to demonstrate processes for the use of information resources in a variety of formats – i.e. print, electronic, scholarly databases, statistical resources, etc.
- Superior organizational skills and demonstrated ability to multitask
- Understanding of social media
- Understanding of resources available at all participating college libraries
While transcripts are not required for the interview, they are mandatory prior to any offer of employment.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be acknowledged.
Fanshawe College is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equity, value diversity, and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.
Fanshawe College provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, the hiring manager and the Recruitment Coordinator leading the recruitment will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant’s accommodation needs.
If you have any recruitment questions or comments, please contact Human Resources at:
Phone: 519-452-4246
Email: askhr@fanshawec.ca
Fanshawe College
1001 Fanshawe College Blvd.
London, On N5Y 5R6
519-452-4277
1-800-717-4412
www.fanshawec.ca