Digital Initiatives Projects Librarian (Sessional) - Competition No. A101733803

"The University of Alberta Libraries (UAL), with a long tradition of innovation and service excellence, seeks a dynamic and engaged professional to play a key role in the planning and execution of a growing program of digital library initiatives. This is a full-time Sessional Librarian for the period of October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2019.

Reporting to the Associate University Librarian, for Digital Initiatives and working within a highly engaged team-based environment, the successful candidate proposes, guides, monitors and assesses a variety of digital library projects, with a particular focus on open educational resources and digital scholarship planning, including the design and start-up of a new digital scholarship centre. The successful candidate will help shape and take part in the development of projects for these areas, including background research, business case development, coordinating project activities, communication planning and delivery, training, and outreach. The successful candidate will liaise and collaborate with UAL’s extended network, and other relevant communities of practice, in order to inform our strategy, planning and engagement."