Data Librarian, Leslie Frost Library

York University Libraries invite applications for the position of a fluently bilingual (French and English) data librarian in the Leslie Frost Library. The Libraries seek an energetic, service‑oriented person with strong reference, data, instructional and web skills.

York University offers a world-class, modern, interdisciplinary academic experience in Toronto, Canada’s most multicultural city.  York is at the centre of innovation, with a thriving community of almost 60,000 faculty, staff, and students who challenge the ordinary and deliver the unexpected.  The bilingual Glendon University College offers courses in the social sciences, humanities and international affairs, and graduate programs in French, Hispanic Studies, Public Affairs and Translation.

York University Libraries consist of a large central library and three branch libraries, one of which is the Leslie Frost Library on the Glendon campus.  The Frost Library serves a population of approximately 2,800 students and faculty.

The chosen candidate will provide research support in the use of data; reference assistance in the social sciences and humanities to undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty; instruct library users individually and in groups; liaise with faculty members; participate in collections development and maintenance; participate in the creation and maintenance of web‑based resources; participate in departmental working groups and committees of the Libraries and of the University; contribute to librarianship and scholarship by carrying out professional research and/or scholarly work.  Some evening and weekend work, as well as travel between campuses is required.

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

• An ALA-accredited MLIS or equivalent with up to six years post-MLIS experience
• Educational background in the social sciences or humanities.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in both French and English.
• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent reference service.
• Expertise with statistics, data resources, and statistical software packages.
• Understanding of the principles of collection development
• Familiarity with government information sources
• Experience with the creation of web based resources
• A strong public service ethic and/or background.
• Understanding of the concepts, goals, and methods of information literacy instruction and ability to teach in a variety of settings and formats.
• Familiarity with the trends of technology in teaching and librarianship.
• Evidence of professional initiative and leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and diplomatically with a diverse population of faculty, librarians, staff, and students.
• Interest in university committee work, research, and professional development.

This position is a tenure-stream appointment to be filled at the Assistant Librarian level and appropriate for a librarian with up to six years’ post-MLIS experience.  Librarians at York University have academic status and are members of the York University Faculty association bargaining unit (http://www.yufa.org/).  Salary is commensurate with qualifications.  The position is available May 1, 2011.  All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.

York University is an Affirmative Action Employer.  The Affirmative Action Program can be found on York’s website at www.yorku.ca/acadjobs or a copy can be obtained by calling the affirmative action office at 416-736-5713.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority.

York University resources include centres relating to gender equity, race and ethnic relations, sexual harassment, human rights, and wellness.  York University encourages attitudes of respect and non-discrimination toward persons of all ethnic and religious groups, regardless of gender or sexual orientation.

The deadline for applications is December 1, 2010.  Applications should include a cover letter relating the applicant’s qualifications to the requirements of the position, a current curriculum vitae, and the names and contact details of three referees. Applications can be sent to:

Chair, Frost Librarian Appointment Committee

York University Libraries, 310 Scott Library

York University, 4700 Keele Street

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M3J 1P3

Fax: 416-736-5451

Email: yulapps@yorku.ca

Applications should be sent by mail, or by fax or email with a hard copy following.