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Schedule
Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Education Level
ALA-accredited Master of Library & Information Science degree or equivalent
Career Level
Level I
Salary Range
Level I: $61,651.15 to $88,828.43
Expected Start Date
October 1st 2023
The Health Sciences Library in the Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University is currently accepting applications for a Health Sciences Librarian: Education and Lifelong Learning to join our team! This is an excellent opportunity for an early career information professional to contribute to the exciting field of health librarianship.
About McMaster
At McMaster University, we strive to attract, develop, and retain talented faculty and staff, and to foster inclusive excellence which values the strengths, perspectives, and contributions of each individual. McMaster is one of the Top 70 Universities in the World and is recognized as Canada’s Most Research-Intensive University. McMaster continues to be recognized as one of the top employers in the Hamilton/Niagara region and one of Canada’s Top Diversity employers.
Our Faculty and Culture of Excellence
The Faculty of Health Sciences, the largest Faculty within McMaster, is unique as the only Canadian university that combines schools of medicine (including two regional campuses), nursing, rehabilitation science, and the programs of midwifery, Bachelor of Health Sciences, physician assistant and postgraduate health sciences education within one faculty. Our pioneering approaches to education and our reputation for world-class research has consistently placed McMaster and the Faculty among the top 50 universities in the world for health and medicine.
Those who join FHS will find a community of 5,400 talented individuals who are inspired by the faculty’s commitment to our values of interprofessional collaboration, commitment to our communities, accountability, innovation, excellence, integrity, respect, and optimism.
About this Opportunity
The Health Sciences Library has played a central role in supporting health research and promoting student learning for more than 50 years. Our commitment to lifelong and interdisciplinary learning has allowed us to build one of the most sought-after learning and collaboration spaces on campus.
This role is responsible for cultivating relationships with educational programs and colleagues working in the field of health sciences at McMaster and delivering educational initiatives within the Health Sciences Library. Maintaining connections with faculty, students, and other key stakeholders, information literacy curriculum planning, and training are key components of the position. The incumbent partners with various educational programs within the Faculty of Health Sciences and collaborates with Health Sciences Library colleagues and the University Library in initiatives designed to promote learner success. Their work will be situated within varying research methodologies and learner contexts, including distributed learning environments. The incumbent will collaborate on special projects, including needs assessments and program evaluation. The incumbent serves on the Health Sciences Library Management Committee and contributes to the overall planning of library services.
This position will work across various health disciplines in close collaboration with other colleagues involved in the teaching and learning programs.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with other librarians, faculty, researchers, and staff to create and deliver in-person and virtual information literacy education to support curriculum goals and enhance student success
- Works with instructors to connect information literacy with curriculum and accreditation requirements between and across courses and health disciplines
- Incorporates sound pedagogical practices while creating innovative instructional materials to support user learning needs
- Identifies learner needs and develops and maintains learning objects
- Stays current with new and emerging technologies in the information landscape and seeks out opportunities to reflect on, share, and apply these with McMaster colleagues
- Provides in-depth research consultations to students, faculty, and staff
- Participates in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of projects
- Contributes to overall collection development in the HSL, identifying resources to support clinical learning
- Works closely with relevant stakeholders in the University Library
- Occasionally works evenings and weekends
- Travels to hospitals and other teaching sites as required
Professional Responsbilities:
- The incumbent will demonstrate professional service and professional activity as defined in Article 3 of the MUALA Collective Agreement.
Requirements:
- ALA-accredited Master of Library & Information Science degree or equivalent
- 1-3 years of relevant experience
- Experience and demonstrated effectiveness in managing projects
- Understanding of information literacy competencies in higher education, including current and emerging trends in information literacy theory, such as critical information literacy and metaliteracy.
Assets:
- Experience working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
- Experience building successful relationships from all levels of an organization
- Strong attention to detail
- Self-motivated with strong organizational and independent working skills
- Demonstrated ability to apply creativity and innovation to daily work
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience supporting knowledge synthesis research (including systematic review)
- Knowledge of educational technologies and online learning environments
- Interest in medical and health humanities
- Knowledge of evidence-informed decision-making theory and practice
- Interest in emerging trends in scholarly communication in the health sciences
What We Offer
In addition to joining a Top Ranked University, McMaster offers a very competitive Total Compensation Package that includes, but is not limited to:
- Employer Paid benefits such as Extended Health, Dental, Emergency Out-of-Country Travel Coverage & Basic Life Insurance.
- Progressive paid annual vacation plan.
- Training, coaching and professional development opportunities.
- Employee tuition assistance for continuous development and education.
- Opportunity to be a part of an academic environment working alongside professionals who share a passion for learning.
To apply for this job, please submit your application online.
McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.
The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.
The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.
As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey - Statement of Collection for additional information.
Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact the following to communicate accommodation needs:
- Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or
- Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
- School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679
The University is committed to providing and maintaining healthy and safe working and learning environments for all employees, students, volunteers and visitors. The University’s Vaccination Policy-COVID-19 Requirements for Employees and Students (the “Vaccination Policy”), requires all McMaster community members, including employees, accessing a McMaster campus or facility in person to be fully vaccinated or to have received an exemption from the University for a valid human rights ground. While the Vaccination Policy is currently paused, it may resume quickly and on short notice, as informed by public health advice and direction. Should it become necessary in future to resume the Policy, all community members will need to demonstrate compliance at that time. Successful applicants in those positions that work in host hospitals or other healthcare sites that have active vaccination mandates in place will need to comply with these and any other health and safety measures necessary as part of their appointment. The University will continue to follow the guidance of public health organizations to define fully vaccinated status.
To ensure an ongoing and vibrant University community that meets the needs of our students, staff and faculty and supports the University mission, ability to work on-site continues to be a requirement for most University positions. The University is supportive of exploring flexible work arrangements that effectively balance operational needs and employee interests.
