Health Sciences Liaison and Accessibility Librarian
City : Burnaby
Category : Other
Industry : Education
Employer : British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
BCIT’s *Library Services* is seeking a *regular, full-time (1.0 FTE) Health Sciences Liaison and Accessibility Librarian.* The role will participate in a core set of responsibilities for the library including instruction, reference and research assistance, departmental liaison activities, outreach, and collection development. There is tremendous opportunity to create and guide the Library’s new service commitment to an evolving learning environment that reflects the principles of equity, dignity, and belonging.
The Librarian will build connections between the Library and the BCIT community by contributing to the Library’s outreach activities and working with faculty to embed Library resources and services into the curriculum. The successful candidate will promote digital and information literacy through in-depth consultation, engagement and instruction that reflects diverse experiences, perspectives, and learning styles.
We seek a collaborative, empathetic, and creative individual to guide the creation and delivery of Accessibility Services in the Library. This responsibility will include training and educating staff on accessibility issues and services; be an internal advocate by leading efforts in education and awareness building within the library and with external stakeholders. The Liaison and Accessibility Services librarian will coordinate library efforts to ensure that all users have equal opportunities for their academic development and success.