CDL: Collections & Digital Resources Librarian.

Collections & Digital Resources Librarian

University of Prince Edward Island

Competition Number: 51A08

The University of Prince Edward Island is inviting applications 
for the position of Collections & Digital Resources Librarian. 
The Robertson Library has entered an era of change that offers 
many exciting opportunities for defining the future of academic 
library services, and we want creative thinkers and doers who can 
take us to the leading edge and keep us there.

As a member of the Library management team reporting to the 
University Librarian, the successful candidate will be 
responsible for supervising a new unit (Collections & Digital 
Resources) comprising the functions of collections, acquisitions, 
and serials. In this role the successful candidate will be 
expected to oversee a transition from a traditional collections 
function. The successful candidate will play a leadership role in 
the development of new approaches and services, including: budget 
management, collection development & stewardship, creation of 
digital collections, coordination of subject liaison services, 
consortial liaison, etc. A creative approach to developing 
services and resources which facilitate access to local and 
global knowledge and save the user's time is key. Knowledge of 
collections management and innovative technological approaches, 
as well as new issues facing libraries, will help inform the 
University's development of resources and services. Reference and
  information literacy responsibilities will also be important 
facets of the position.

The appointee will have a graduate degree from an ALA-accredited 
institution with a minimum of four recent years of collections 
experience in a university library setting. This experience will 
include collection management issues as well as an advanced 
knowledge of new and emerging digital library technologies, 
managing access to print and online collections, and license 
management. Demonstrated success as an innovator with a creative 
spark and a strong team approach to development together with 
outstanding interpersonal communication and organizational skills 
will also be required. The successful candidate will understand 
the opportunities that the digital landscape brings to learning 
and research and are passionate about transforming the 
University's service and resources. They will know what the terms 
CLOCKSS, Fedora, SUSHI, COUNTER, Portico, ERM, CUFTS, METS, OAI 
and ORE mean and how they can use them to move the Library forward.


This is a permanent-track appointment with academic status. In 
addition to professional practice in the service of the 
University, participation in scholarly and/or professional 
development activity, and University, professional, and community 
service is required. Appointment is expected to be at the Rank of 
Librarian II or III, depending on qualifications and experience. 
The appointment is effective July 1, 2009, but date of 
appointment may be adjusted to an earlier date to suit the needs 
of the successful candidate.
Closing Date:
Dec 15 2008
Application Instructions:
Applications will be accepted until December 15, 2008 or until a 
suitable candidate has been found.

Applications should include curriculum vitae, names of three or 
more references and a covering letter providing an overview and 
discussion of qualifications and interests as they relate to this 
position. Inquiries and applications should be directed to:

Mark Leggott, University Librarian
University of Prince Edward Island
550 University Ave., Charlottetown PEI C1A 4P3
Ph: 902-566-0460
Fx: 902-628-4305
Email : mleggott_at_upei.ca