Following up to myself one last time about this because it's after Labour 
Day in North America and schools and universities are back in action, and 
I don't want people to miss applying for this opening at York University 
in Toronto, where I work.

This two- (possibly three-) year chair is a great opportunity for someone 
to really dig into a complex project.  What kind of project?  It's up to 
you!  You've got something you'd like to do---something big and important 
and interesting---something you haven't had the time to do---something 
that will lead to exciting research and a symposium and talks and maybe 
some code---and this is the chance to do it!

Details:

 	http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/8337/

The deadline is 15 November 2013, with the job ideally starting next 
April.

If you can take two or three years of leave from your current job, or 
don't like your job and want to quit and start fresh, or don't have a job, 
or are a post-doc, think about it.  Aside from the work you'd do holding 
this chair, the opportunities for your next position would be that much 
better.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask me.  I'm not on the search 
committee.

Bill

PS again:  York pays well.  I estimate that if you're five years post-MLIS 
you'd get close to $100,000 CDN.  Our salaries are based on 
years-since-MLIS.

On 17 June 2013, William Denton wrote:

> This is a great opportunity to have a couple of years (maybe three, if it 
> gets extended) to really dig into an interesting project.  I work at York (in 
> Toronto, Canada) and am happy to answer any questions.
>
> The deadline is in November.  Lots of time to think about it and write a 
> proposal!  If you work at a place where you can take a leave of absence, it's 
> a good opportunity ...
>
> Bill
>
> PS York pays well.
>
> On 17 June 2013, [log in to unmask] wrote:
>
>> York University invites candidates to apply for a contractually limited
>> appointment for a term of up to two (2) years to engage in groundbreaking,
>> interdisciplinary research and development that will advance libraries and
>> librarianship. The W. P. Scott Chair in E-Librarianship Research provides 
>> an
>> exciting opportunity to accelerate the development of e-librarianship in
>> support of research, teaching, learning or scholarly communications. The
>> research may be interdisciplinary, with a context that is broader than
>> academic librarianship, but should be clearly defined and articulated and 
>> of
>> interest to the academic library community.
>> 
>> 
>> A strong commitment to research in any relevant area of e-librarianship is
>> required, including but not limited to e-learning, digital collections and
>> archives, digital stewardship, linked data, liberation technology, social
>> media, user experience, interface design, digital humanities and/or 
>> scholarly
>> communications. We are interested in interdisciplinary approaches that 
>> engage
>> with theoretical models from disciplines outside of information studies. 
>> The
>> Chair must have demonstrated success in directing and conducting research 
>> or a
>> large project. As a member of the YUL complement, the successful candidate
>> will contribute in an area of the libraries suited to the candidate's area 
>> of
>> expertise.
>> 
>> 
>> Responsibilities
>>
>>  * The holder of the Chair (the Chairholder) will be required to provide an 
>> annual report of research activities to the University Librarian.
>>  * The Chairholder is required to provide a W.P. Scott lecture or symposium 
>> relating to the theme of their research. This would be open to the 
>> professional library community.
>>  * The Chairholder is required to provide a presentation to members of York 
>> University Libraries and others on the results of their activities.
>> 
>> For further information about the Research Chair please see: 
>> [http://www.library.yorku.ca/cms/e-librarianship/](http://www.library.yorku.ca/cms/e-librarianship/)
>> 
>> 
>> Qualifications
>>
>>  * Minimum of an ALA-accredited M.L.S., Master's of Archival Studies, or 
>> recognized equivalent.
>>  * Further post-graduate degrees or related work experience is preferred
>>  * Record of research achievement or demonstrated experience with research 
>> project management
>>  * Excellent oral and written communication skills
>>  * Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others
>>  * Excellent organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills
>> 
>> The position is a contractually limited appointment with a term of up to 
>> two
>> (2) years at the Adjunct Librarian level. The appointment start date is 
>> April
>> 1, 2013 or as soon as possible thereafter. 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. 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 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. Temporary entry for citizens of
>> the U.S.A. and Mexico may apply per the provisions of the North American 
>> Free
>> Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
>> 
>> 
>> 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 November 15, 2013. Applicants must send a
>> five-page letter of interest relating their qualifications and outlining 
>> their
>> proposed project, a current curriculum vitae and letters from three 
>> referees
>> to:
>> 
>> 
>> Chair, Appointment Committee for the
>> 
>> W.P. Scott Chair in E-Librarianship Research
>> 
>> York University Libraries, 516 Scott Library
>> 
>> York University, 4700 Keele Street
>> 
>> Toronto, Ontario, Canada M3J 1P3
>> 
>> Fax 416-736-5451
>> 
>> [log in to unmask]
>> 
>> 
>> 
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>> 
>
>

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William Denton
Toronto, Canada
http://www.miskatonic.org/