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Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2003
From: Christina Pringi (Univ. of Windsor) <cpringi_at_uwindsor.ca>
Subject: Position Announcement
(please excuse any cross-postings)
Extended: Acquisitions/Bibliographic Services Librarian
The University of Windsor’s Leddy Library invites applications for a
tenure-track Acquisitions/Bibliographic Services Librarian position
commencing as early as January 1, 2004. Rank will be commensurate with
experience. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.
The Leddy Library is an active partner in teaching and research at the
University. As such, we seek a dynamic, innovative, team-oriented
professional to provide proactive support and services to our user
communities. For further details about the Leddy Library, visit our
website at www.uwindsor.ca/library.
The Acquisitions/Bibliographic Services Department encompasses
acquisitions, cataloguing and interlibrary loans/document delivery
services for the Leddy Library community. Reporting to the Head of
Acquisitions/Bibliographic Services, the successful candidate will
participate in setting departmental policies and procedures, and in the
planning and management of departmental workflow. S/he will also provide
key leadership in technical services by advancing new technologies and
strategies for bibliographic access. In addition the incumbent will
create original cataloguing records for print, non-print and digital
resources, ensure the data integrity of catalogue records, and contribute
to acquisitions, and interlibrary loan activities. S/he will demonstrate
his/her strong commitment to user service through positive and productive
interaction with faculty, students and library colleagues, often in a team
environment. The successful candidate will be joining a dynamic team and
will be expected to make a strong contribution to the overall planning and
management of library services and to provincial and national consortial
activities.
The successful candidate will be familiar with current trends, standards
and emerging technologies in acquisitions, bibliographic access, document
delivery and interlibrary loans. S/he will also possess the initiative,
creativity and strong communication and interpersonal skills necessary to
coach, train and mentor librarian colleagues, as well as a talented staff
of highly skilled paraprofessionals and clerks in these areas. S/he will
possess a high degree of flexibility and be open to change. The incumbent
will have an aptitude for complex analytical and detailed work; the
ability to deal with complex and ambiguous situations and the ability to
work quickly and accurately in a production-oriented environment.
An ALA-accredited MLS (or equivalent) is required. The ideal candidate will
have at least one year of professional experience in a technical/
bibliographic services department of an academic library. Preferred
qualifications include: demonstrated knowledge of AACR2R, MARC formats,
Library of Congress classification and subject headings; proficiency in
online bibliographic databases such as OCLC and AMICUS; thorough knowledge
of acquisitions, cataloguing and authority control in an online
environment; knowledge of existing and emerging bibliographic metadata
standards and practices such as Dublin Core, EAD, and TEI; experience with
SGML and/or XML; and experience working with government documents including
familiarity with CODOC.
Applications should include : a letter of application, including a statement
of citizenship/immigration status; a detailed curriculum vitae; and three
current letters of reference forwarded by the referees. To ensure full
consideration, complete applications and letters of reference should be
submitted by November 14, 2003 to:
Gwendolyn Ebbett, University Librarian
University of Windsor, 401 Sunset Avenue
Windsor, Ontario, N9B 3P4
phone: 519-253-3000 ext. 3161, fax: 519-971-3638
e-mail: gebbett_at_uwindsor.ca
The University of Windsor is committed to equity in its academic policies,
practices, and programs; supports diversity in its teaching, learning, and
work environments; and ensures that applications from members of
traditionally marginalized groups are seriously considered under its
employment equity policy. Those who would contribute to the further
diversification of our faculty and its scholarship include, but are not
limited to, women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members
of visible minorities, and members of sexual minority groups. The
University of Windsor invites you to apply to our welcoming community and
to self-identify in your letter of application. Priority will be given to
Canadians and permanent residents of Canada.
To ensure that you are considered within the priorities of the Employment
Equity Program, you may self-identify in your letter of application or in a
separate letter to the Presidential Commission on Employment Equity which
is mandated to oversee the implementation of employment equity. Self-
identification letters may be forwarded to the Presidential Commission on
Employment Equity, Office of Faculty Recruitment and Retention (OFRR), 325
Chrysler Hall Tower, University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario, N9B 3P4.
Information on Employment Equity can be found on the OFRR webpage at
www.uwindsor.ca/facultyrecruitment or by calling our toll free number
877-665-6608.
The University of Windsor, one of Ontario's leading academic institutions,
provides "the degree that works," an innovative and student-focused
approach which prepares its graduates for the challenges of tomorrow.
Information about the University of Windsor and its programs may be found
at www.uwindsor.ca. Also visit us at www.uwindsor.ca/facultypositions. For
additional information about this position and employment at the University
of Windsor, contact Dr Janice Drakich, Director, Faculty Recruitment at
1-877-665-6608 or recruit_at_uwindsor.ca.
Christina Pringi
Executive Assistant to the University Librarian
519-253-3000 ext. 3161 cpringi_at_uwindsor.ca
Fax: 519-971-3638
Leddy Library
University of Windsor
401 Sunset, Windsor ON N9B 3P4
IUTS # 14
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