From: Tony G Horava <thorava_at_uottawa.ca>
*University of Ottawa Library*
*Head of Acquisitions (**201709**)*
*Responsibilities*: The University of Ottawa Library seeks an
innovative, energetic and service-oriented Head of Acquisitions. The
successful candidate will be a creative individual who works well with
other colleagues in a challenging and changing environment.
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*Setting: *Located in the heart of the National Capital, the University
of Ottawa is recognized as one of Canada's leading teaching and research
institutions. With 2,000 regular faculty and 40,000 students enrolled
in over 360 programs, the University of Ottawa offers a broad spectrum
of high quality programs in both English and French. For more
information, see: www.uottawa.ca.**
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*Description*: Reporting to the Associate University Librarian
(Collections), the incumbent is responsible for the coordination of the
Library's acquisitions activities, in all formats, in support of the
research, teaching, and learning activities of the university community.
A main function of the position consists in managing the various
activities of the Acquisitions Unit, such as ordering, receiving,
claiming, selection of vendors, monitoring of vendor performance, and
budget oversight. The incumbent works closely with various other units
and individuals to ensure that our acquisitions operations exemplify
best practices and align with Library strategic goals. Moreover, the
incumbent ensures that these activities integrate with workflows of
other groups or services in the Library, such as the Cataloguing
Department, the Systems Department, and the subject librarians, in an
optimal manner. The incumbent works closely with the Electronic
Resources Librarian and the Acquisitions Coordinator to ensure that our
electronic resource procedures and workflows are integrated into the
objectives and practices of the Acquisitions Service.
*ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:***
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1.A Masters Degree in library and information science (MLIS) from an ALA
accredited institution or equivalent.
2.Minimum of 6 years of professional experience, or fewer, depending on
the relevance of experience to the position.
3.Knowledge and experience in library acquisitions and collection
development and in electronic resources activities and issues.
4.Demonstrated leadership skills, including a flexible and
forward-thinking approach to challenges and opportunities.
5.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a team member in a
complex library environment.
6.Demonstrated experience in managing staff.
7.Extensive knowledge of integrated library system applications and
issues, Electronic Resources Management (ERM) system, the web, IT
standards, practices and emerging technologies applicable in a library
environment.
8.Ability to establish and maintain excellent vendor relations and
demonstrated experience in license negotiation.
9.Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
10.Strong organisational and planning skills.
11.Ability to manage tasks in response to varying time pressures with
shifting priorities and changing constraints.
12.Bilingual (French & English), spoken and written, including the
ability to make presentations in both official languages.
Rank and the salary will be commensurate with qualifications and
experience.
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*This position is part of the Bargaining Unit (Faculty, Librarians,
Counsellors, Language teachers).*
Applications, accompanied by an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae, should be
submitted *no later than 5 p.m., November 16, 2012.*
Ms. Leslie Weir
University Librarian
University of Ottawa Library
65 University Private
Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5
Email: biblio_at_uottawa.ca
*The University of Ottawa Library thanks all those who apply. Only
those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.*
*THE UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER*
*/Tony Horava/**
*Associate University Librarian (Collections)
Bibliothécaire associé (Collections)
University of Ottawa / l'Universite d'Ottawa
Tel : (613) 562-5800 ext. 3645
Fax : (613) 562-5196
thorava_at_uottawa.ca
Received on Thu Oct 11 2012 - 03:04:58 EDT