DISTANCE EDUCATION LIBRARIAN
UNIVERSITY OF REGINA LIBRARY
The University of Regina Library invites applications for the position
of Distance Education Librarian, reporting to the Head, Library Research
Services.
Position Description:
· Serves as the primary resource to provide library services to
off-campus students, faculty and staff.
· Identifies, plans, and coordinates delivery of library services
in support of students and faculty to off-campus sites.
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Coordinates and leads the development and delivery of
reference and instructional services as they apply to distance
education, Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL), and Co-op programs.
· Provides reference service and delivers instruction sessions
for distance education, TEL, and off-campus Co-op students.
· Provides liaison to instructors in distance education programs,
TEL, off-campus Co-op programs, Centre for Continuing Education
(Distance Learning Division), and Centre for Academic Technology.
· Participates in library-wide and university planning.
Qualifications:
· MLS/MLIS from an ALA accredited program or equivalent.
· High degree of flexibility, self-motivation, and strong
organizational skills.
· Excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to public service.
· Willingness to travel to off-campus sites within the province
and work a flexible schedule as required.
· Professional library experience in a public services setting
is an asset.
· Familiarity with issues in library services for distance
learners, distance education, or TEL is an asset.
· Experience with advanced Web applications, HTML and
videoconferencing is an asset.
This tenure-track position will be filled at a rank and salary
commensurate with experience and qualifications, normally at the
Librarian I or Librarian II level. 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 - 14:56:59 EST