COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT LIBRARIAN
UNIVERSITY OF REGINA LIBRARY
The University of Regina Library invites applications for the position
of Collection Development Librarian, reporting to the Manager,
Collection Development.
Position Description:
· Serves as a member of the Collection Development Unit
delivering collection development services in support of the
University’s academic programs and research.
· Participates in the management of the Collection Budget.
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Provides collection identification, assessment and evaluative
support to faculty and Subject Liaison Librarians.
· Carries out assigned reviews of the Library’s collection
ensuring that the intellectual content meets the Library’s mission
and the needs of the University community.
· Identifies and compiles collection statistical data in
support of measurement of library resources and collections required
for Academic Unit reviews or new course/program initiatives.
· Provides input into the creation and development of general
guidelines for the use of electronic resources and their integration
with other library resources, including recommendations on the
interface and service considerations.
· Participates in library-wide and university planning.
Qualifications:
· MLS/MLIS from an ALA accredited program or equivalent.
· Proven experience related to collection development including
budgetary analysis.
· Demonstrated ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative
data.
· Familiarity with Canadian, US and foreign publishing industry
and licensing issues and a thorough understanding of the current trends
emerging in scholarly publishing.
· Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
· High degree of flexibility, self-motivation, and strong
organizational and communication skills.
· Professional library experience in a public services setting
is an asset.
· Experience with Microsoft Office suite or other report
writing and statistical tools is an asset.
· A working knowledge of a second language emphasized at
the University of Regina is an asset.
This two-year term position, with the possibility of extension,
will be filled at a rank and salary commensurate with experience and
qualifications. Librarians are members of the University of Regina
Faculty Association and are encouraged to take part in scholarship,
research or professional activities.
Please send letter of application, curriculum vitae and the names of
three referees by February 28, 2005 to
Dr. William Howard (william.howard_at_uregina.ca),
University Librarian,
University of Regina,
3737 Wascana Parkway,
Regina, Saskatchewan,
S4S 0A2 or
FAX (306) 585-4878.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however,
Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
The University of Regina is committed to the principles of
employment equity and is a partner in the Aboriginal Employment
Development Program.
University of Regina Library information at URL
http://www.uregina.ca/library
Received on Sun Jan 09 2005 - 14:54:23 EST