W.P. Scott Chair in E-Librarianship Research
York University
Toronto

The W.P. Scott Chair in E-Librarianship Research enables experienced
professionals as well as scholars to conduct research at York University
Libraries (YUL). The Chair is suitable for librarians and archivists seeking
time and support to facilitate the thinking and writing process on a unique
research project, perhaps while on a leave of absence from their home
institution, or as part of their post-doctoral work.

  
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to deliver public lectures,
give seminar presentations, participate in conferences and otherwise
contribute to ongoing research activities at the host institution. The Chair
will be integrated into the academic library culture at York. The position
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. As part of
the application, we are requesting a detailed proposal of
up to five pages, including a rationale, timeline, and outcomes.

  
The chosen candidate will have a strong commitment to research in any relevant
area of e- librarianship, 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. Another area of research interest
is an interdisciplinary approach that engages with theoretical models from
disciplines outside of information studies that will
advance libraries beyond traditional boundaries and methodologies. 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 also
contribute in an area of the libraries suited to the candidate's area of
expertise.

  
Responsibilities

  * The Chair is required to provide an annual report of research activities to the University Librarian
  * The Chair 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 Chair 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 Chair, E-Librarianship Research please
visit:

[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 one-year contractually limited appointment at the Adjunct
Librarian level, with the possibility of renewal for up to three years. The
position is available from July 1, 2014 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Librarians and archivists at York University have academic status and are
members of the York University Faculty Association bargaining unit
([http://www.yufa.org/](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 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. 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 March 31, 2014. Applicants must send their
proposal, 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

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