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The University of Northern British Columbia is seeking candidates to fill two positions:

Metadata Librarian

Reporting to the University Librarian and working collaboratively with Technical Services and Archives, the Metadata Librarian joins a small team of dedicated librarians in enhancing research and learning at UNBC. This position will bring expertise in library classification and description and will take the lead in implementing recent advances in metadata and cataloguing such as RDA, FRBR-LRM, BIBFRAME and linked data. The Metadata Librarian provides expertise in the development, implementation and assessment of metadata policies and procedures while monitoring external developments and changing needs in these areas. This position will holistically consider metadata across UNBC’s collections, including MARC and non-MARC metadata. All librarians provide reference and instruction and liaise with academic programs. Librarians at UNBC contribute to the body of research in their field and are encouraged to actively participate in appropriate associations, user groups and standard bodies.

More info: https://www.unbc.ca/54266/metadata-librarian-librarian-i-or-ii; first review of applicants will begin on July 30, 2020, and the posting will remain open until the position is filled

University Librarian

UNBC is seeking a candidate for the position of University Librarian who demonstrates leadership, mentorship and community-building experience.   The ideal candidate will be an accomplished and experienced Librarian with complementary knowledge of archives, who recognizes the importance of their staff to enable effective response to emerging needs. The University Librarian will bring outstanding skills relating to leadership, communications, and collaboration.

More info: https://www.unbc.ca/53497/university-librarian

About UNBC: Located in the spectacular landscape of northern British Columbia, UNBC is one of Canada’s best small universities. We have a passion for teaching, discovery, people, the environment, and the North. More info: https://www.unbc.ca/about-unbc

Mandi Schwarz

Library Technical Assistant – Electronic Resources | 250-960-6455 | Mandi.Schwarz@unbc.ca | she/her

University of Northern British Columbia | 3333 University Way; Prince George, BC; V2N4Z9

Proud member of CUPE3799, and fully supportive of the UNBC Faculty Association.

Gratefully acknowledging that we live and work in the unceded traditional territory of the Lheidli T’enneh.