Location: CBU Competition Number: 27 Deadline: December 1, 2024 at 11:59 pmThe Department of Library and Cultural Resources at CBU invites applications for a full-time continuing position at the rank of Librarian.
CBU's Library and Cultural Resources Department is an inclusive, service-oriented team, which strives to support student success and faculty engagement. Our work is led by the CBU Strategic Plan and Academic Plan but also the Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
The successful candidate will provide department-wide coordination and leadership in the delivery of Indigenous related information services. The successful candidate will also work closely with Indigenous and non-Indigenous faculty, researchers, staff, and students to support learning and research on Indigenous topics in all disciplines.
Candidates should have:
Graduate degree from an accredited program of library, or information science, or equivalent internationally accredited program.Minimum 2 years of relevant experience as a librarian, experience and/or knowledge of the cultural/heritage sector, or combination.Demonstrated knowledge, understanding, and/or experience of Indigenous scholarship, Indigenous information services, and Indigenous Peoples' histories and cultures in what is now called Canada.Demonstrated knowledge of Mi'kmaq communities, organizations, and leadership within Mi'kma'ki.Demonstrated understanding of Indigenous relationality or relationship building.Familiarity with academic library and archival systems and their applications to reference and research services used in an academic environment.Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.Applications for the successful candidate will include:
a cover letter describing the expertise of the applicanta complete resumeA list of at least three references.Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit three reference letters.Please upload all required documents to Additional Documents if no designated area is listed. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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Cape Breton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply but applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
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