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HEAD, LIBRARY SYSTEMS & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

The University of Saskatchewan is one of the leading medical-doctoral universities in Canada. Its Strategic Directions and Integrated Plan outline a vision focused on international standards in all activities, academic pre-eminence, and creating a sense of place in Saskatchewan, Western Canada, the North and beyond.

Reporting to the Assistant Dean, the Head of Library Systems & Information Technology (LS&IT) is responsible for providing leadership in the development and effective delivery of new and existing systems and technology services across the Library, as well as managing the effective implementation of change in the unit.

The ideal candidate will bring a successful record as a leader, manager and mentor during times of technological change. S/he will also bring experience leading high-volume IT operations, programming and project development. This is a tenure-track position and as such requires active engagement in research and scholarly activities. An MLS/MLIS is required.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Saskatchewan is committed to Employment Equity. Members of designated groups (women, Aboriginal peoples, people with disabilities and visible minorities) are encouraged to apply.

To learn more about this exciting opportunity, call Maxine Adam or Maureen Geldart at (604) 926-0005 or forward your application package (current CV, letter of application and reference list) in confidence to info@thegeldartgroup.com

HEAD, MURRAY LIBRARY

The University of Saskatchewan is one of the leading medical-doctoral universities in Canada. Its Strategic Directions and Integrated Plan outline a vision focused on international standards in all activities, academic pre-eminence, and creating a sense of place in Saskatchewan, Western Canada, the North and beyond. The Murray Library, the largest of seven branches, currently has collections primarily in the humanities and social sciences. In addition, the Murray Library houses special collections and government publications.

Reporting to the Associate Dean, the Head of Murray Library provides leadership in managing the Murray Library, and directing its contribution to the teaching, research and outreach programs of the University. The Head will require great vision and will collaborate with diverse groups within and external to the Library.

The ideal candidate will bring a successful record as a leader, manager and mentor and will have a strong commitment to quality client services and relationship building with diverse client and stakeholder groups. This is a tenure-track position and as such requires active engagement in research and scholarly activities. An MLS/MLIS is required.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Saskatchewan is committed to Employment Equity. Members of designated groups (women, Aboriginal peoples, people with disabilities and visible minorities) are encouraged to apply.

To learn more about this exciting opportunity, call Maxine Adam or Maureen Geldart at (604) 926-0005 or forward your application package (current CV, letter of application and reference list) in confidence to info@thegeldartgroup.com

This message is posted on behalf of Gwendolyn Ebbett, University Librarian, Leddy Library, University of Windsor (Windsor, Ontario)

The Leddy Library at the University of Windsor invites applications for a tenure-track Head, Access Services position.

Please visit the University of Windsor’s Faculty Recruitment website for further information.

Deadline for applications is June 29th. (NOTE THAT THIS IS A REVISED DEADLINE DATE)

Job Type
Temporary Full-time

Category
Library (Academic)

Description and Duties
Contract Position Open

April 2007 – March 2008 – 1 year contract, renewable

http://www.fis.utoronto.ca/component/option,com_jobline/
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Position Title / Rank: Academic Liaison Librarian

Deadline: April 6, 2007

Position Description

The University of Guelph Library is recruiting for an innovative professional Librarian to provide Liaison services in a full-time, tenure-track position. The candidate will be adaptable in a variety of professional contexts and able to assume responsibility for a variety of roles or special projects relating to liaison with academic programs. Such activities with academic departments might include the development and promotion of programs to promote scholarly communication and faculty outreach, collection development and information resource management, information literacy and curriculum support, and the development and provision of services to support teaching, research, and learning in the academic environment.

Environment

McLaughlin Library and the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) Learning Commons are located on the main University of Guelph campus, approximately one hour west of Toronto. The Library is affiliated with the University of Guelph-Humber Library and three regional campus libraries: Collège d’Alfred, Kemptville College and Ridgetown College. An innovative partnership with the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University — the Tri-University Group of Libraries — provides access to a total of 7 million volumes including our own collection of 2.5 million. The Library serves the learning, teaching, and research needs of the undergraduates, graduates, faculty and researchers of the University of Guelph. Our management approach stresses shared goals, participatory decision-making, and positive collaboration with the Tri-University Group of Libraries, and our other academic partners. The Library is a member of the Ontario Council of University Libraries, the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and the Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL).

Qualifications and Salary

Required qualifications include an ALA accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Science. A degree in a subject discipline in the Humanities or Social Sciences is strongly preferred. Qualifications for this job include: strong oral and written communications skills; strong organizational skills; creative thinking and problem-solving abilities; strong interpersonal skills; a commitment to working in a collaborative team environment; the ability to multi-task a variety of responsibilities and projects and to be flexible and adaptable in a variety of professional situations. In addition, experience or knowledge of the research process in an academic environment would prove valuable in working with faculty and students. This is an academic appointment and the successful candidate will be expected to participate in appropriate professional and scholarly activities.

This entry-level position will be filled as a tenure-track appointment within the University of Guelph Faculty Association at the Assistant Librarian level. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience; a comprehensive benefits package is provided. Currently the Librarians at the University of Guelph participate in a plan that features incremental annual salary increases linked to a formal peer-review performance appraisal process.

Application Procedure:

Please submit a resume and names of three (3) references by April 6, 2007 to:

Sandra Shore
Personnel and Administration
Organizational Services
McLaughlin Library
University of Guelph
50 Stone Road E, Guelph ON, N1G 2W1.
Telephone: (519)824-4120, ext. 52307
Fax: 519-824-6931.
Email: sshore@uoguelph.ca

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. This appointment is subject to final budgetary approval.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

The University of Western Ontario Western Libraries Research and Instructional Librarian Business Library Continuing Track Appointment Western Libraries invites applications from an innovative, energetic and service-oriented librarian for a probationary position leading to a continuing appointment within the Business Library. It is anticipated that this position will be filled at the rank of Assistant Librarian. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. For more information:

http://www.uwo.ca/pvp/facultyrelations/jobs/lib_index.htm#BUS-0704

Associate University Librarian, University of Regina

The Dr. John Archer Library of the University of Regina is accepting applications
for the position of Associate University Librarian, Collection Services and Assessment.

Reporting to the University Librarian, this position has broad oversight of and provides leadership in collection development, the acquisition and processing of the Library’s collections, assessment of library services, and in the development of strategic plans related to these areas. The Head of Technical Services, the Manager of Collection Development, the University Archivist, and the Assessment Librarian report to this position. This is an out of scope, administrative position and salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Requirements: University degree, postgraduate and librarianship qualifications from an ALA accredited institution. Proven expertise and extensive experience in at least one aspect of the position, Technical Services, Collection Development, or Library Assessment. Substantial management experience within the context of an academic or research library.

For the complete candidate profile and list of responsibilities please refer to the following:

http://www.uregina.ca/library/about/announcements/announcements.php?id=115

Application Procedure: Applicants should send a cover letter and complete curriculum vitae with the names of three referees to:

Carol Hixson
Dr. John Archer Library
Regina, SK S4S 0A2
FAX: (306) 585-4878
E-mail: Carol.Hixson@uregina.ca

Applications received before May 1, 2007 will receive preferential consideration.

QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY LIBRARY

Cataloguing Librarian Two Year Non-Renewable Term Appointment Available Immediately

DESCRIPTION

Queen’s University Library is seeking an innovative, enthusiastic and service-oriented Cataloguing Librarian. As a learning organization, we are committed to providing learning opportunities and mentoring that will contribute to a successful career in the library technical services field. Reporting to the Head of Central Technical Services unit, the Cataloguing Librarian catalogues and classifies materials in a variety of formats (including electronic resources and other non-print formats) using AACR2, LC subject headings, and LC classification, and creates and maintains authority records. The librarian monitors trends in electronic resources cataloguing and metadata standards, and provides leadership for the formulation of policies related to access to electronic resources. The librarian assists with the development and delivery of training initiatives, and acts as a cataloguing resource for staff. The librarian works collaboratively with all staff and participates beyond the Unit in the promotion of Queen’s University Library’s vision of the learning organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: An ALA-accredited MLIS; with previous experience as a cataloguer; demonstrated experience with MARC formats, AACR2, and Library of Congress classification and subject headings; thorough knowledge of cataloguing and authority control in an online environment; knowledge of current trends and new technologies in technical services; flexible and innovative approach to problem-solving; excellent organizational skills; a strong commitment to user services; ability to work effectively under pressure; excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.

Preferred: Knowledge of Endeavor Voyager ILS. Familiarity with acquisitions and serials processes.

ENVIRONMENT

Queen’s University Library comprises five major libraries in well-equipped facilities. It serves a user community of approximately 18,000 students and 800 faculty with research collections exceeding 7 million items, more than 25,900 electronic journals and 570 databases; a staff of 149; and a budget exceeding $17 million. A team-based organization based on the goals of the learning organization was introduced in 1999 to encourage innovation and flexibility in meeting the service needs of the Library’s user community. The Central Technical Services unit has a staff complement of 26 (4 librarians and 22 library technicians) and is responsible, either entirely or in part, for acquiring and making accessible library resources to meet the research, teaching and learning needs of the humanities and social sciences, physical and applied sciences, law and education library communities.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Librarians are members of the Faculty Association and terms and conditions of work are governed by a collective agreement between the Queen’s University Faculty Association (QUFA) and the University, which is posted at http://www.queensu.ca/qufa/ . Salary and rank for this position will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s University is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. For a complete position guide: http://library.queensu.ca/libdocs/posguide.htm

Learn more about Queen’s University Library: http://library.queensu.ca/. Learn more about Queen’s University: http://www.queensu.ca/

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis beginning April 16, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled. A letter of application outlining your suitability for this position, accompanied by a curriculum vitae and the names of three referees, one of whom is a current or recent supervisor, should be sent to: Barbara Teatero, Associate University Librarian Joseph S. Stauffer Library Queen’s University 101 Union Street Kingston, Ontario K7L 5C4 FAX: (613) 533-6362 Email: library.hr@queensu.ca

The University of Western Ontario
Western Libraries
Head, Research and Instructional Services
The D. B. Weldon Library

Western Libraries seeks an innovative, energetic and service-oriented librarian for the position of Head, Research and Instructional Services, The D. B. Weldon Library. It is anticipated that this position will be filled at the rank of Associate or Senior Librarian commensurate with experience.
Application Procedures:
Applicants are required to submit a covering letter, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three references, in electronic format by 30 April 2007 to:
Office of the University Librarian
The University of Western Ontario
Email: libarc@uwo.ca
Please quote reference #: HRIS - 0704
Only applications received by email will be considered

For more details:

http://www.accessola.com/site/showPage.cgi?page=career/graduate/indexG.html

University of Ottawa Libraries Associate University Librarian (Access) – 100309

http://www.academiccareers.uottawa.ca/affichage_anglais_100309rev.pdf

Applications, accompanied by an up-to-date CurriculumVitae, Should be submitted no later than 5 p.m., March 19, 2007. Ms. Leslie Weir University Chief Librarian Library Network University of Ottawa 65 University Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5

Email: biblio@uOttawa.ca