SMU Libraries seeks a collaborative, proactive, and knowledgeable professional for the role of Senior
Librarian who will be part of the Instruction and Learning Team to partner relevant stakeholders for
course-integrated instruction and out-of-classroom learning. The position holder will also provide
specialized knowledge synthesis support to faculty and graduate students across social sciences
disciplines including psychology, sociology and political science.

Requirements
• Master’s degree in library and information science from a recognized university with a
minimum of two years’ working experience in an academic library.
• Proven ability to design, deliver and assess information and digital literacy programmes and
instruction for individuals and groups at various levels.
• Proven experience supporting systematic reviews or evidence synthesis projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of social sciences databases such as PsycINFO, Sociological
Abstracts, ERIC, etc.)
• Experience with citation management software and systematic review platforms
• Understanding of research methodologies and statistical concepts in social sciences.
• Understanding of pedagogical and learning methodologies and principles.
• Experience with data analysis packages e.g., statistical packages and survey analysis
packages is advantageous.
• Proven ability to continuously innovate services and processes, particularly using current
and emerging technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and build collaborative relationships with stakeholders,
particularly faculty and students.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and facilitation/teaching skills.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable and contribute to a diverse team of staff in a dynamic
environment.

Responsibilities
The position holder will be part of the Instruction and Learning Services Team will provide support to
the team of Librarians/Senior, manage core programmes, and contribute to unit activities in general,
such as:
• Align, connect, and partner with the SMU community and key stakeholders to provide
services focusing on Instruction (Course-Integrated) and Learning (Out-of-Classroom
Learning).
• Create, coordinate, and conduct formal learning opportunities (e.g., workshops, talks, etc.)
in collaboration with faculty to grow students’ information, data and digital literacy
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capabilities. Leverage on metaliteracies to encourage the use of a variety of new and
emerging technologies.
• Work with Head (Instruction & Learning) and team members to develop strategies for
embedding appropriate literacies into student learning across the university.
• Design and execute comprehensive literature search strategies for systematic reviews, metaanalyses, scoping reviews, and evidence mapping projects.
• Train researchers in the use of citation management tools and specialized review software
such as Covidence etc.
• Develop and maintain expertise in grey literature identification and non-traditional
knowledge sources relevant to social sciences.
• Develop and lead student engagement and outreach library services and strategies in
collaboration with library colleagues and university partners to support and advance student
success initiatives.
• Serve as liaison librarian to one or more academic departments/programs, modelling best
practices and performing all the duties and functions of a liaison librarian, including
collection development, instruction, and outreach.
• Engage in continuous, self-reflective professional development. Participate in professional
activities relating to librarianship. Contribute to the profession and beyond through writing
and presenting in a variety of contexts.

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