The Canadian Wheat Board is seeking a self-motivated and detail-oriented
individual to assist with the technical and reference services of the
Library. The Library has a unique collection of information on the grain
trade and other business areas and delivers timely information services
through its dynamic, database-driven Library Intranet.
Duties & Responsibilities
The incumbent will perform a wide range of tasks including cataloguing and
indexing, acquisitions, Intranet and collection maintenance, reference and
interlibrary loan services. Duties and responsibilities will include:
1. Cataloguing books and documents, using standard cataloguing
procedures and guidelines;
2. Indexing web resources, news releases, and in-house publications;
3. Posting and classifying daily market reports into the database;
4. Searching print and online sources to retrieve bibliographic
information, articles, statistics;
5. Instructing users on how to locate information in-house and on the
Web;
6. Performing Intranet-related tasks such as designing reports and
deleting oudated web resources;
7. Verifying bibliographic information and ordering materials for
Library and departments;
8. Maintaining records for all acquisitions in the Acquisitions
database;
9. Performing collection development such as monitoring new
publications, weeding, shelving, preparing materials for binding/repair,
maintaining correct serials holding information;
10. Providing interlibrary loans for departments.
Our Requirements
The range of activities in the Library requires the incumbent to be
flexible and comfortable with continuous change and improvement. Specific
requirements include:
1. A Library Technician's Diploma or equivalent with at least two years
of library experience preferred.
2. Strong knowledge of cataloguing, indexing, and classification.
3. Ability to perform duties with limited supervision.
4. Excellent computer skills, especially database and web
searching/authoring skills.
5. Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team
environment.
6. Good understanding of world politics and geography.
7. Knowledge of a second language other than English would be considered
an asset.
We offer an environment that invests in professional growth and values
work/life balance. Employees enjoy excellent working conditions,
competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package. Interested
individuals are invited to submit a resume indicating the competition
number and including references and salary expectations on or before
Friday, June 3, 2005 .
Librarian
The Canadian Wheat Board
423 Main Street
P.0. Box 816 Station Main
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 2P5
E-mail: Library@cwb.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be notified.
The CWB is proud of its diverse workforce comprised of employees who are
valued for their individual skills and attributes. Applicants requiring
accommodation during the competition process should contact Human
Resources on a confidential basis to discuss their needs.
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