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View the online posting at http://www.ischool.utoronto.ca/jobsite/2011/innovative-technologies-librarian Organization: Ryerson University Library and Archives City: Toronto Province/State: Ontario Country: Canada Category: Library (Academic) Job type: Full-time Duration: Temporary Description and duties: The Ryerson University Library and Archives has an opening at the entry Librarian level for a one-year contract as an Innovative Technologies Librarian. This is a secondment replacement. The University: Ryerson University is situated in downtown Toronto, just steps from the Yonge-Dundas subway and the Eaton Centre. With approximately 27,000 full and part time students, including 2,200 Master’s and PhD students, and the largest Continuing Education program in Canada with 67,000 course registrations annually, Ryerson is a dynamic and growing institution. With a focus on undergraduate applied learning, the University has added a mandate to support graduate studies, and scholarly, creative and research activities which embraces its strength in producing graduates who are work-ready. The University Library: The Library and Archives has a staff of more than eighty-five including twenty-five librarians. The collection totals over 600,000 books, 1,700 hard copy serials and an impressive electronic resources collection of over 33,000 full text journals and over 120,000 e-books. The library has many innovative and supportive services, including a strong reference and instruction presence, which is increasingly mobile and virtual. A rapidly expanded research mandate complements the university’s traditional undergraduate focus with new frontiers for emerging digital library support. For more detailed information about the vision, mission and core values of the Ryerson University Library and Archives, please go to http://www.library.ryerson.ca/. The Organizational Structure: The Library operates with four primary departments: Collections Services, Library Learning Services, Borrowing & Lending Services, and Library Information Technology Services. Each department has several librarians, and a number of staff. All have clearly articulated expectations, and some project teams are shared across departments. The Department Heads are members of the Library Management Group who, along with the Library Administrative group, are responsible for the development of strategic planning and management. All librarians are members of Library Council and play a part in the strategic planning and development of the library to meet the needs of the Ryerson community. The library recently completed a new Strategic Plan, Building on Success, and a Technology Plan in response to Shaping the Future: an Academic Plan for Ryerson 2008-2013. Planning is currently underway to build an exciting new Student Learning Centre on Yonge Street at Gould St. For more information see www.ryerson.ca/ryersonbuilds/ . Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to design, develop and incorporate emerging technologies to create web-based library services, systems, and tools that engage library users and staff in new and innovative ways. The Innovative Technologies Librarian will be responsible for: • The design, development and analysis of web-based library services, systems and tools • Management of library programming projects and deadlines including the supervision of junior programming staff and student employees • Liaison and collaboration with Computing and Communications Services and other University departments to further Library initiatives • Technical mentoring and staff training in new technologies • Participation in Library and University organizations, committees and task forces as appropriate • Provision of reference services as part of the scheduled desk rotation, including online chat and email services • Liaison activities for one or more academic departments including collection development and library instruction may be required during the contract year. Qualifications: MLS, MLIS, MI or an ALA accredited or ALA recognized graduate degree in Library and Information Science is required. A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or a related field is desirable. • Demonstrated proficiency in developing and maintaining database-driven web applications • Experience developing interactive web applications using ColdFusion, PHP, HTML, XML, CSS, SQL, Javascript, AJAX and/or other common tools • Demonstrated experience with Unix or Linux server platforms, related software, including Open Source such as Drupal, Wordpress, etc, and basic system administration utilities • In depth knowledge of website design, development, implementation, standards, and accessibility/usability guidelines. • Ability to integrate Web 2.0 services to ensure the seamless delivery of online library services • Knowledge of integrated library systems • Experience creating and designing multimedia content would be an asset • Some knowledge or experience with data downloading and software installation and manipulation for GIS applications would be an asset • Some experience with developing mobile services • Ability to collaborate as part of the Library team and with campus systems expertise at all levels. • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills • Creativity and strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Ability to learn new technical skills quickly; ability to meet deadlines; strong service-orientation. • Some knowledge of trends in the integration of technology in the pedagogical process. Compensation: This position will be a member of the MAC group at the C42 level and subject to the terms and conditions governing the employment of Management and Confidential staff. Salary range: $55,183 - $82,775 (commensurate with qualifications and experience). Additional information : Ryerson University has an employment equity program and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and women. Members of designated groups are encouraged to self-identify. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Organization web site: http://www.library.ryerson.ca Apply by email: [log in to unmask] Application deadline: Dec 7 2011 How to apply: Interested candidates should quote the position name (Innovative Technologies Librarian) and address their applications to the Chair, Library Appointments Committee, Ryerson University, LIB 173, 350 Victoria St., Toronto, ON M5B 2K3 or by email to [log in to unmask] Letters of application, accompanied by a curriculum vitae, and the names of three referees should be submitted to the address above. Graham McCarthy Innovative Technologies Librarian Project Manager, Ryerson Mobile Ryerson University 350 Victoria St. Toronto ON M5B 2K3 p: 416 979 5000 x2119 f: 416 979 5215