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Description

We are seeking an individual to join the teams based at the Leslie & Irene Dube Health Sciences Library and the Veterinary Medicine Library at the University of Saskatchewan.

Reporting to the Head of the Health Science Libraries, the appointee will be assigned the following responsibilities:

    Developing collaborative relationships with faculty to support teaching and research
    Providing reference and information services, including research consultations to students, faculty and researchers
    Developing and delivering information literacy instruction using traditional classroom and active learning methods as well as innovative educational technologies
    Developing instructional and training materials in print, web-based, and interactive formats using e-learning technologies where appropriate
    Developing collections and information resources, including monitoring the subject approval plans and selecting resources as requested by faculty and graduate students

An ALA-accredited Master of Library and Information Science degree or equivalent is required. Experience in health sciences librarianship is an asset. Candidates must also be able to demonstrate:

    Knowledge and understanding of instructional techniques for teaching information literacy skills
    Ability to teach effectively in both group and individual settings
    Strong analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills
    A commitment to evidence-based professional practice
    A commitment to developing professional knowledge and skills on a continuing basis

A position with the University of Saskatchewan comes with a benefits package that includes life insurance, academic long-term disability, sick leave, travel insurance, death benefit, dental plan, extended health and vision care plan, employee assistance program and flexible health spending account.

Please go to jobs.usask.ca to view full posting.