University Librarian
York University
Toronto

 University Librarian, York University

  
York University seeks applications and nominations for the role of University
Librarian.

  
Established in 1959 and now the third largest university in Canada, York
University is home to 7,000 faculty and staff who empower a community of
55,000 students. The University, renowned for academic excellence, is
recognized for its commitment to collegial self-governance, social justice,
access, and diversity. York University Libraries is an innovative and diverse
learning organization, one that is central to the York University community
and one in which dynamic intellectual exchange is fostered and welcomed.

  
Guided by the Libraries' strategic plan, New Horizons for the Digital Age
2012-2015, the University Librarian will provide strategic direction to the
Libraries' portfolio, and oversee the administration, budget, planning, and
policy development for seven libraries, in four buildings, on two campuses.

  
Reporting to the Provost and Vice-President Academic, the successful candidate
will have excelled in academic leadership at the senior levels, and will draw
on that experience as a proven leader to implement transformational service
delivery. A strong administrator with broad scholarly knowledge, the new
University Librarian will embrace digital learning and emerging technologies,
and will be committed to excellence in the provision of library services and
collections that meet the needs of today's students and academic community. As
a highly developed relationship builder, with a commitment to diversity, the
University Librarian will forge collaborative working relationships with
staff, faculty, students and external groups. A MLIS, MLS or equivalent degree
from an ALA-accredited Library School, or a Ph.D. in library and information
science or equivalent degree is required. This will be an appointment with
tenure; rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

  
York University is an Affirmative Action (AA) employer and strongly values
diversity, including gender and sexual diversity, within its community. The AA
Program, which applies to Aboriginal people, visible minorities, people with
disabilities, and women, can be found at www.yorku.ca/acadjobs or by calling
the AA office at 416-736-5713. All qualified candidates are encouraged to
apply; however, Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents will be given
priority.

  
Consideration of candidates will begin September 2014. The appointment, to be
effective as early as January 1, 2015 , has a five-year term, renewable on
review. Inquiries and/or applications should be directed to Gerri Woodford or
Amanda Bugatto at [log in to unmask]



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