Common use of Librarian Ranks Clause in Contracts

Librarian Ranks. (a) All Librarian appointments shall be made to one of the following ranks: (i) Librarian I; (ii) Librarian II; (iii) Librarian III; and (iv) Librarian IV. (b) A Librarian who does not have permanent status will usually be appointed at the rank of Librarian I or II. If appointed at the rank of Librarian I, the appointment will usually consist of an initial contract that may be renewed and extended for three (3) years pursuant to the promotion to Librarian II process set forth in this Agreement. In the terminal year of the renewed contract, the Librarian shall be considered for permanent status. If appointed at the rank of Librarian II, the Librarian shall be considered for permanent status in the terminal year of his/her contract. (c) Independently of rank, a Librarian may be granted permanent status, which is the holding by a Librarian of the University of a continuing appointment in which the University has relinquished the freedom to terminate except by retirement, resignation, or discharge for cause as set out in Article 20 or redundancy. Permanent status shall be granted only by a definite act under the conditions stipulated herein, on the basis of merit. (d) A permanent status appointment may also be terminated where, without fault on his or her part, the Librarian is prevented by cause or matter beyond his or her control from carrying out reasonable duties, including, without limitation, physical or mental illness or injury, except where and so long as the Librarian (or his or her legal representative) makes no claim against the University for salary or other remuneration. (e) To qualify for appointment to any rank, the candidate shall have the minimum of a Masters Degree from an accredited school of library or informational science, or equivalent professional education and training in librarianship.

Librarian Ranks. (a) All Librarian appointments shall be made to one of the following ranks: (i) Librarian I; (ii) Librarian II; (iii) Librarian III; and (iv) Librarian IV. (b) A Librarian who does not have permanent status will usually be appointed at the rank of Librarian I or II. If appointed at the rank of Librarian I, the appointment will usually consist of an initial contract that may be renewed and extended for three (3) years pursuant to the promotion to Librarian II process set forth in this Agreement. In the terminal year of the renewed contract, the Librarian shall be considered for permanent status. If appointed at the rank of Librarian II, the Librarian shall be considered for permanent status in the terminal year of his/her contract. (c) Independently of rank, a Librarian may be granted permanent status, which is the holding by a Librarian of the University of a continuing appointment in which the University has relinquished the freedom to terminate except by retirement, resignation, or discharge for cause as set out in Article 20 19 or redundancy. Permanent status shall be granted only by a definite act under the conditions stipulated herein, on the basis of merit. (d) A permanent status appointment may also be terminated where, without fault on his or her part, the Librarian is prevented by cause or matter beyond his or her control from carrying out reasonable duties, including, without limitation, physical or mental illness or injury, except where and so long as the Librarian (or his or her legal representative) makes no claim against the University for salary or other remuneration. (e) To qualify for appointment to any rank, the candidate shall have the minimum of a Masters Degree from an accredited school of library or informational science, or equivalent professional education and training in librarianship.