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Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2006
From: Wayne Jones (Queen's Univ.) <wayne.jones_at_queensu.ca>
Subject: Position Announcement
Queen's University Library is seeking an innovative, enthusiastic and
service-oriented Serials and Electronic Resources 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.
Working collaboratively in a team-based environment, and reporting to
the Head of the Central Technical Services unit, the Serials and
Electronic Resources Librarian is responsible for the supervision of
the Serials Group (7 Library Technicians) and for managing the
acquisition of serials and other continuing resources in all formats.
The Librarian oversees the group's work in the Endeavor Voyager ILS,
coordinates the unit's management of the Library's Ex Libris Verde
ERM system and troubleshoots electronic resource access problems. The
librarian monitors trends in electronic resource acquisitions,
cataloguing and metadata standards, providing leadership in the
formulation of policies. The librarian participates in fostering
flexibility, creativity and the development of innovative methods of
service delivery, building on current processes and workflows and
developing and implementing new approaches as necessary. In
cooperation with others, the librarian develops and delivers training
initiatives to support the flexible workflow required to meet the
unit's service goals. The librarian assists and advises the Unit Head
in the continued reorganization of the Unit; acts as a cataloguing
resource for staff, performs original cataloguing of serials and other
continuing resources, and creates and maintains authority records. 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 or equivalent; demonstrated
supervisory and management ability and the ability to mentor and
motivate staff in an environment that supports the goals of a learning
organization; experience with electronic resources; knowledge of
current trends and new technologies relating to electronic resources;
some knowledge of and/or experience with acquisitions; ability to
plan, develop and deliver training programs; superior interpersonal
skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative
environment; strong analytical and problem-solving skills; high degree
of flexibility and openness to change; excellent organizational skills;
strong commitment to user services; ability to work effectively under
pressure; ability to work well in a team-based and self-directed
environment.
Preferred: Experience with the acquisition of serials and/or
electronic resources; experience with cataloguing serials and other
continuing resources.
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 16,000 electronic journals and 400
databases; a staff of 160; 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 27 fte
(4 librarians and 23 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:
The academic staff at Queen's University 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. This is a continuing track appointment,
available immediately.
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_cts2006serials.pdf
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 December
1, 2006 and continue until the position is filled. A letter of
application, accompanied by a curriculum vita 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
Kingston, Ontario K7L 5C4
FAX: (613) 533-6362
Email: library.hr_at_queensu.ca
>
Wayne Jones, BA (Hons), MA, MLS
Head, Central Technical Services
Queen's University Library
Mackintosh-Corry Hall, Room B100A
Kingston, Ontario, Canada K7L 5C4
T (613) 533-2802
F (613) 533-6819
E wayne.jones_at_queensu.ca
http://library.queensu.ca/cts/jones.htm
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