Nova Scotia Community College

What you will be doing…

Reporting to the Manager, Libraries and Learning Commons, you will be accountable for the development, administration, maintenance and evaluation of electronic services and resources in a multi-campus college library system. Your responsibilities will include ensuring effective and easy access to the library's electronic resources and services; website design and development, Libguides technical support, maintenance and development; responsiveness to the Novanet library consortium requirements; and ensuring that library services remain relevant to users in the face of rapidly changing technology. You will be the lead for the ongoing review and development of electronic resources and service including researching, recommending, planning and implementing initiatives as well as developing policies and procedures that meet NSCC Libraries standards and consortia requirements. You will lead and participate in working groups, committees and projects to advance Libraries and Learning Commons services. You will work collaboratively with the central Libraries and Learning Commons team, campuses, other College departments and consortia partners. You will provide training, guidance and support to library staff at 13 campus libraries; design and deliver education sessions and materials to students, faculty and staff online and in-person; and provide traditional and virtual reference services.

You are a collaborative, team player who takes personal accountability to deliver on what is expected in your role and you strive for excellence every day. You understand your position as a role model to each of our students and as such, you demonstrate the utmost professionalism, integrity and respect for all persons in everything you do. You are committed to life-long learning, occupational currency and a belief in NSCC's mission. You bring a learning-centered perspective to everything you do. You think broadly, celebrate diversity of thought, and respect the uniqueness of individuals. You flourish in a dynamic, changing and sometimes ambiguous environment by keeping informed and connected within your role and the College. Is this you?

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an ALA accredited program
• You have a minimum of 3 years of recent and related occupational experience in the administration and maintenance of library services platforms, electronic resources, libguides and other web based technologies.
• You have demonstrated proficiency working in an electronic environment including library services platforms, discovery layers, electronic resources, libguides, and web editing.
• You have strong demonstrated computer literacy skills including the Microsoft Office Suite.
• You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology to create an exceptional student experience
• Ideally you have experience with Novanet and the Alma library services platform.
• Ideally you have experience with Learning Management Systems, Brightspace is an asset.
• You have experience in training/facilitation preparation, delivery and evaluation.
• You have experience supporting/providing service to students and faculty

Relevant Skills and Knowledge

• You demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion
• You possess excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to interact with a diversity of people and support resolution of issues
• You are known for your superior customer service skills and can create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction
• Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment
• You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in library systems, electronic resources and web development)
• You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills
• You are a strong communicator
• You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to planning, scheduling and performing a wide variety of difficult and complex functions.
• You have proven records and information management skills and abilities )
• You have demonstrated project management and leadership skills.
• You demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence, are highly organized and detail oriented with the ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced-dynamic environment.
• You are dedicated to life-long learning and remaining current in emerging trends and technologies.

We value Diversity and Inclusion

The College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Aboriginal/Indigenous Persons, Black/African Nova Scotians, members of racially visible communities, persons with disabilities, persons of a minority sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and women. Applicants from these communities wishing to self-identify may do so by completing the online questionnaire within the application.

All NSCC positions are advertised every Tuesday and Thursday. To learn more about us and our hiring process, please follow this link.

You will change lives. You will join committed individuals as we work to build Nova Scotia's economy and improve quality of life through education and innovation. As an NSCC employee, you will be part of that change.
You will find a place to grow personally and professionally with opportunities for professional development and collaborative projects.
You will do meaningful and challenging work in a publicly accountable and respectful working and learning environment that is diverse, safe and inclusive. You will have the freedom to enable innovation, improvement and excellence.
You will celebrate the uniqueness of individuals. NSCC campuses are located on the traditional territory of the Mi'kmaq People. Nova Scotia Community College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Aboriginal/Indigenous Persons, members of racially visible communities, persons with disabilities, persons of a minority sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and women. Applicants from these communities wishing to self-identify may do so by completing an online questionnaire with your application.

As a condition of employment, Professional Support employees at NSCC must complete a two-year (part-time) adult education program delivered by NSCC. This adult education program is a significant investment on the part of NSCC in the learning and development of new employees. To achieve regular status; all probationary, full or part-time Professional Support employees of the College must successfully complete the program within their probationary period. Term full-time Professional Support employees whose term appointment is twelve or more months are also required to participate in this program.

NSCC offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package. As a learning-centred organization, we provide opportunities for every NSCC employee to be a life-long learner. Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent, occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.

NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact Nikki Berrigan, HR Generalist at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here: https://www.nscc.ca/about_nscc/policies_procedures/index.asp.

To apply for College jobs, click on the Apply Now button. First time users will be asked to set up an account with a username and password. There are three parts to your NSCC application:

1. Your Profile. You can import your resume or your LinkedIn profile to help populate your profile (click Import Options, top right) or you can complete the profile manually. One thing to note if you are using a resume or LinkedIn; they may not import synchronously with the profile and you may still need to make some manual adjustments.
2. Your Cover Letter and Resume. Towards the bottom of the Application tab, you will see a place to attach or write your cover letter. You will also see a place to attach your resume. Although these two sections say they are optional; they are not optional and are required for a complete NSCC application.
3. Questions. Next to the Application tab, you will see a Questions tab. We will need you to complete these questions in order to submit your application.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept late or paper applications.