The University of Manitoba Libraries consists of nine unit libraries and
eight satellite information centers located on the Fort Garry and
Bannatyne Campuses. With collections of over 2 million volumes, an annual
operating budget of over 16 million dollars and a full-time equivalent
staff of approximately 200 employees, the Libraries serves a community of
approximately 38,000 students, faculty and citizen borrowers. For more
information about the Libraries and the University of Manitoba, please
visit our web site at:
www.umanitoba.ca/libraries/.
Reporting to the Coordinator, Collections Management, the incumbent will
be responsible for the following:
- monitoring the Conspectus project and assisting bibliographers in
completing the Conspectus in their subject areas;
- maintaining the Conspectus database and preparing reports from this
data;
- assessing the results of course support statements and updating
information for the corresponding subjects in the Conspectus database;
- working with individual bibliographers to initiate and organize the
periodic review of collection narrative policies;
- monitoring the general approval plan and working with bibliographers
on modifications to the plan;
- compiling and analysing data and statistical information to support
collections management activities and projects;
- managing the general gift funds;
- acting as bibliographer for Library Science and other subject areas
as assigned;
- acting as the Information Provider for the Collections Management
website;
- assisting in long term planning for Collections and participating in
a variety of initiatives and projects related to collections management as
requested.
Qualifications:
- A Master's degree from an ALA accredited library program, with a
minimum of 3 years of library related experience.
- Previous experience in an academic library and familiarity with
collections development and assessment, electronic resources, statistical
analysis, and budget management are required.
- Knowledge of Web languages such as HTML and XML, database
management, and Access database creation are preferred.
- Knowledge of Excel and Powerpoint are preferred.
- Knowledge of the operation of approval plans would be an asset.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
- Must be energetic, innovative, service-oriented, and resourceful.
The successful candidate should have a commitment to professional growth
and is expected to participate in professional development activities.
This position will commence on October 1, 2002 or as soon as possible
thereafter.
Rank and Salary: Rank and salary will be
commensurate with experience.
This position normally has a two year probationary period.
Librarians enjoy academic status and are appointed to one of four ranks:
General, Assistant, Associate and Librarian, with possibility of
promotion.
The University of Manitoba encourages applications from qualified men and
women, including members of visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and
persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to
apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given
priority.
Submit application including a curriculum vitae and the names and
addresses (including phone, e-mail address and fax numbers) of three
references by July 15, 2002 to:
Carolynne Presser
Director of Libraries
The University of Manitoba Libraries
Winnipeg, MB, R3T 2N2
Interviews are expected to take place in September, 2002.