Web and Communications Librarian

DUTIES

The Thompson Rivers University Library is seeking a bipartite tenure-track Web and Communications Librarian. This position is responsible for providing expertise in overseeing the continuing development of a dynamic web presence that addresses the current and future teaching and research needs of the TRU community. They will take the lead on a communications strategy for the Librarians Department, develop policy recommendations, and participate in analyzing relevant data. This position is at the Thompson Rivers University Kamloops Campus, situated on the traditional lands of the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc within Secwépemc'ulucw, the traditional and unceded territory of the Secwépemc.
The successful candidate will join a dedicated team of library professionals and will actively participate in helping the library to achieve its vision, mission, values, and goals. As a faculty member, the candidate will actively pursue professional and service activities to meet library and campus-wide criteria for tenure and promotion.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Interviews for this position will take place virtually over Microsoft Teams at a time mutually agreeable to all parties.
Responsibilities:
•Oversees the development and maintenance of content for the library website, LibGuides, social media, and other official library communication channels.
•Leads implementation of any library strategic goals and projects related to communications and web services.
•Leads the TRU Librarians Department in developing and implementing strategies for communications and the web that align with our values, priorities, and ethics.
•Leads the TRU Librarians Department in developing and implementing a web services strategy that ensures sustainable access to research and teaching resources.
•Work collegially with functional area librarians to develop communications strategies and content for individual services and programs.
•Ensures library web content adheres to accessibility standards (WCAG) and that all communications content adheres to relevant accessibility standards and inclusive language principles.
•Provides good practices guidance to librarians creating and maintaining Libguides.
•Provides troubleshooting support and configuration oversight for Library Springshare products (LibGuides, LibCal, LibWizard, LibStaffer)
•Work collegially with Library Administration, Library Technicians, and other Campus partners as needed.
•Sits as a member of the Library Communications Team to represent the Librarians Department.
•Serves as the primary Library contact with TRU Web Services, discussing TRU website development and directions that impact the library.
•Oversees the day-to-day activities of library staff providing website and communications.
•Collaborates with the Assessment and User Experience Librarian in assessment and user experience to ensure quality and improve the usability of the TRU Library website.
•Gathers, reports, and analyzes website and other communications data and information in collaboration with the Assessment and User Experience Librarian.
•Works with the Systems Librarian, Discovery Librarian, and Collections Librarian to ensure that website content accurately reflects current holdings and compatibly connects with discovery services.
•Participates in library governance in the development of library policies, planning, and strategic initiatives.
•Performs liaison duties (instruction, research consultations) as assigned.
•Pursues professional growth and development to enhance skills and knowledge in the university library.
•Participates in service activities at department, library, university, and professional level as appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS

Please address each of these qualifications in your application:
•Master’s Degree in Library Science/Information Science from an American Library Association accredited program, or equivalent.
•Demonstrated effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills in an English language workplace.
•Demonstrated experience working in various content management systems (ex. WordPress, Springshare LibGuides CMS, Drupal, etc.)
•Working knowledge of markup languages (ex. HTML, CSS), standards (ex. WCAG), and techniques needed to maintain a modern website and online presence
•Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and to build relationships with various teams, departments, and users
•Demonstrated experience leading, coordinating, planning, or overseeing communication, marketing, or outreach activities across channels, including web, social, and in person
Preferred Qualifications:
•Two or more years of professional librarian experience
•Experience with initiating, planning, coordinating, and implementing complex projects, and services
•Knowledge of and/or experience with user experience principles, standards, and testing procedures
•Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable working, teaching, and learning environment

Benefits and Salary:
•Excellent benefits, including 40 days of vacation time and 20 days of professional development time.
•Starting salary range depends on experience; please refer to section 11.5 of the Collective Agreement for salary scale placement details https://www.trufa.ca/wp-content/uploads/TRU-TRUFA-Collective-Agreement-April2022-March2025-FINAL.pdf