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Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2007 13:13:05 -0400
From: Andrew Waller (U. of Calgary) <waller_at_ucalgary.ca>
Subject: Position announcement: University of Calgary
*HEAD, TECHNICAL SERVICES AND DIGITAL ACCESS
LIBRARIES AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY*
Libraries and Cultural Resources at the University of Calgary invites
applications for the position
of Head of Technical Services and Digital Access. This is a full-time,
tenure-track academic position
with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2007.
This position provides an exciting opportunity for a creative and
innovative individual to collaborate
in the envisioning, planning, and development of a collections and
technical services area that is
positioned to respond effectively to an increasingly digital environment
in which immediate access
and long-term preservation are essential goals.
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Responsibilities*
Reporting to the Associate University Librarian for Collections and
Technical Services, and working
within a collaborative environment, the Head of Technical Services and
Digital Access administers and
manages all aspects of technical services including acquisitions,
cataloguing, preservation, and final
processing for the collections for the University of Calgary libraries,
as well as for a number of
regional institutions through partnership agreements.
As Head of Technical Services and Digital Access, the incumbent is
responsible for:
Providing leadership in long-range planning and transformational
change for the area
Coordinating technical services workflow to ensure efficiency and
effectiveness
Overseeing the analysis, adjustment, and documentation of workflow,
policies, priorities, and work assignments
Being accountable for service innovation and the creative use of
technology in support of technical services operations
Broadening the scope of current Technical Services activities to
include expanded services for archival holdings and digital collections
Participating in the evaluation, development, and implementation of
initiatives that support and enhance access to the collections
Working both independently and collaboratively to achieve goals
related to the provision of digital resources
Serving as an advocate and as a resource person for innovative tools
and technologies that support bibliographic control and acquisitions,
both within Libraries and Cultural Resources and in consultation with
colleagues from other institutions
As this is an academic staff position, participation and involvement in
scholarship, teaching, and service is expected.
*Required Qualifications*
Masters degree from an American Library Association accredited
program in librarianship or recognized equivalent
Minimum of three years experience working in an academic library
environment
Significant experience in one or more areas of technical services,
with a broad knowledge of related areas including e-resources and
integrated online library systems (SIRSI preferred)
Proven success in human resources management, including the ability to
engage staff in a process of continual change and service improvement
Ability to plan and solve problems creatively within a collaborative
environment
Knowledge of emerging online systems for the comprehensive digital
research library
Demonstrated experience in project management
Excellent collegial, communication, and interpersonal skills.
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Desired Qualifications*
Understanding of the information needs of a scholarly research community
Knowledge of emerging technologies applicable to bibliographic control
and changes to cataloguing and metadata practices
Knowledge of technologies related to long term preservation of digital
resources
Knowledge of technologies and vendor services related to acquisitions
Knowledge of existing and emerging software/vendor solutions related
to resource discovery and access
Interest in scholarship, professional development, and service.
*Salary and Benefits
*Commensurate with qualifications and experience, at the Associate
Librarian or Librarian level.
For salary information refer to the website:
http://www.ucalgary.ca/UofC/departments/HR/academic/salaries.html
For benefit information refer to the website:
http://www.ucalgary.ca/UofC/departments/HR/benefits/academic.html
*Application Procedure
*Please submit a letter of application addressing background and
experience relevant to the position, current curriculum vitae, and the
names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of three
current professional references to:
Mary McConnell
Associate University Librarian for Planning and Administration
Libraries and Cultural Resources
University of Calgary
2500 University Drive N.W.
Calgary, AB, T2N 1N4
Phone: 403-220-3725
Fax: 403-282-1218
email: iracadem_at_ucalgary.ca
*Deadline for Applications: May 31, 2007*
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and
permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Calgary
respects, appreciates and encourages diversity.
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