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Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2006
From: Christina Pringi (Univ. of Windsor) <cpringi_at_uwindsor.ca>
Subject: Position Announcement
Bibliographic Services Librarian
The University of Windsor's Leddy Library invites applications for a
tenure-track librarian position commencing as early as January 1, 2007.
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 and is recognized as an information technology leader in
Canada, providing a vast array of digital resources and services. We
seek a dynamic, innovative, team-oriented professional to provide
leadership and vision for the Library in developing technologies and
workflow for bibliographic access and metadata control.
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. 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. This position combines a mastery of
traditional cataloguing standards/practices for original and complex
copy cataloguing with experience or interest in electronic resources
and metadata schema. She/he will demonstrate commitment to user
service through positive and productive interaction with faculty,
students and library colleagues.
The successful candidate will possess the initiative, creativity and
excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary to coach,
train and mentor librarian colleagues, as well as a talented staff of
highly skilled support staff 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. Qualifications will
include knowledge of AACR2R, MARC formats, and Library of Congress
classification and subject headings. The incumbent must also possess
knowledge of current trends, standards and emerging technologies in
acquisitions, bibliographic access, document delivery and interlibrary
loans. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of professional
experience in a technical/ bibliographic services department of an
academic library and experience with web development, design and
maintenance.
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 17, 2006 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
Applications may still be received after the deadline date. If you
are unable to submit the application by the deadline date, you should
contact the University Librarian to alert her that you intend to
submit an application after the deadline date. If you are viewing the
advertisement after the deadline date, you should contact the
University Librarian to find out the status of the search and discuss
the possibility of submitting an application.
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.
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
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