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AIKINS, MACAULAY & THORVALDSON
Invites Applications for the Position of

LAW LIBRARIAN
Aikins, MacAulay & Thorvaldson Law Firm

A Canadian law firm, located in Winnipeg, has an exciting opportunity for a Librarian who has strong computer applications development skills. The position involves continuing the build-out of a leading edge Knowledge Centre using the latest IT applications development tools while being responsible for overall administration of the Library, including planning, budgeting, collection development and information services delivery.

Qualifications::

  • M.L.I.S. and an undergraduate degree in a technology-oriented discipline such as Computer Science.
  • Strong computer applications development skills, including previous experience with applications development using database management tools. Experience in web site development and maintenance using Inmagic products and web authoring tools.
  • Self-directed; able to work without direct supervision, organize priorities and problem-solve effectively.
  • Excellent reference, Internet, Intranet and database searching skills.
Key Responsibilities::
  • Develop new research databases, knowledge databases and classified Internet resources. Maintain the overall operation of all existing databases and Internet resources created using Inmagic=s DB/TextWorks and WebPublisher.
  • Provide computerized and manual legal reference service to lawyers.
  • Provide specialized reference and instruction services.
  • Collection development.
  • Budget planning.
  • Supervise Library staff.
  • Continuously searching for opportunities to improve library service to users.
This position is with AMT Management Services which provides over 100 legal support staff and other services to Aikins, MacAulay & Thorvaldson, Manitoba's largest law firm. Applicants should submit their resume by December 5, 2002 to:

AMT Management Services
Attention: Chief Operating Officer
30th Floor, 360 Main Street
Winnipeg, MB R3C 4G1
Fax: 957-4204 E-mail: coo@aikins.com
www.aikins.com/

Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.